Less than 30% of Indian districts have access to comprehensive cancer centres. Only 15% of women undergo screening for breast cancer due to fear and low awareness: Report.
NSDC is working with TCS iON to create a National Proficiency test, that will assess the skill level and give industry-recognised certifications, to help enhance the employability of job seekers.
India had the fastest growth in patent applications in 2023 at 15.7%, reaching 6th position for all 3 major intellectual property rights: World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024.
India needs to expand its local vaccine manufacturing and research, to better control the safety of them: Study.
Turmeric from India had 1000 μg/g of lead, as compared to FFSAI’s limit of 10μg/g. The lead is expected to be from lead chromate, a yellow colour used in paints, rubber, plastics and ceramic coatings: Study.
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