1.Bio-Fortified Potatoes
- A new variety of bio-fortified potatoes has been developed to address iron deficiency and hidden hunger.
- These are enriched with higher iron content through conventional breeding and biotechnology.
- They maintain original taste and yield, ensuring farmer and consumer acceptance.
- The initiative is led by the International Potato Center (CIP), a global leader in tuber crop research.
- CIP is actively working to promote nutritionally improved potatoes in India.
- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has released 61 bio-fortified seed varieties, including: 34 field crops – cereals, pulses, millets, and oilseeds and 27 horticultural crops – tubers, vegetables, and medicinal plants
2.H1B
- The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign skilled workers in specialty occupations.
- It allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in fields like technology, engineering, finance, healthcare, and education.
- The job must require at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a specific field.
- The visa is employer-sponsored, meaning a U.S. company must file a petition on your behalf.
3.OPEC+
- OPEC+ stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) plus other major oil-producing nations.
- It includes 13 OPEC members and 11 non-OPEC countries, including Russia, Mexico, and Kazakhstan.
- Formed in 2016 to strengthen cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers.
- To manage oil production levels and maintain price stability in the global oil market.
- Helps prevent oversupply or shortages of oil that can cause price volatility.