Current Affairs - National

FSSAI launched an awareness campaign in New Delhi's major markets to educate about minimizing pesticide residue in food. The campaign emphasized organic farming, and raw material testing, and introduced a 'Food Safety on Wheel' mobile lab for rapid pesticide residue testing, promoting food safety practices.

The Indian Coast Guard Aquatic Centre was inaugurated by Director General Rakesh Pal at Mandapam, Tamil Nadu, as part of his visit to review operational readiness and infrastructure development in the region, emphasizing maritime safety and security.

India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into the import of 'Insoluble Sulphur’ from China and Japan, primarily used in the rubber industry. This investigation is led by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) to safeguard domestic industries and ensure fair trade practices.

The Geographical Indication (GI) Tag was awarded to 60 traditional products from various parts of India, marking a significant recognition of their unique origin, quality, and cultural significance. This extensive list includes items like Banaras Tabla, Banaras Thandai, Tripura's Pachra-Rignai, and Meghalaya Garo Textile, among others, showcasing the diverse heritage of India.

India aims to achieve a nuclear power capacity of 1 lakh MW by 2047, as outlined in the Department of Atomic Energy's roadmap for sustainable energy and international collaboration to meet future energy demands.