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Green tea helps reduce weight, says study

New Delhi (NVI): Drinking green tea daily has many benefits for your health, as it helps in reducing your weight. Here are a few more facts that make green tea more powerful than regular tea.

Does Green Tea Have Antibacterial Properties?

Green tea contains many antioxidants in addition to vitamin C, polyphenols, which strengthen the immune system by destroying the body’s free radicals. Along with this, the consumption of green tea also helps in lowering the cholesterol level and at the same time, green tea helps in removing the extra fat stored in the body. The benefits of green tea are not only limited here, but it also prevents cancer cells from growing and is very beneficial for oral cancer. Its regular intake reduces the risk of cancer of the digestive system and bladder.

Reduce the harm of antibiotics 

In a recent study, researchers found that there is a deep connection between green tea and antibiotic resistance. It has been found that antioxidants in green tea can help eliminate bacteria, which cause antibiotic damage.

In a study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, researchers found that epigallocatechin can store atrazine, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. The most common respiratory tract infection is P. aeruginosa, which has long been resistant to many antibiotics. Experts point out that until now, a combination of drugs has been used to eliminate P. aeruginosa.

Learning outcomes

The study results found that the combination of aztreonam and EGCG was effective in reducing P. aeruginosa. According to Roberto La Ragione, a professor in the Department of Pathology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Surrey, “WHO, in its report, has described Pseudomonas aeruginosa as important for human health.”

According to Dr Jonathan Bates, lead author, Senior Research Fellow, “Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern in many cases affecting successful medical treatment. The only methods so far used to combine EGCG and recognized antibiotics as an effective treatment.

How beneficial is green tea?

Consumption of green tea increases the level of metabolism, which helps in reducing and controlling cholesterol levels in the body. Along with this, green tea is also very beneficial for oral health. It contains anti-oxidation polyphenols, which eliminate those elements in the mouth that are responsible for respiratory problems. This is the reason that green tea also regulates the amount of glucose in the body and is also helpful in reducing the harm of insulin drugs.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, green tea not only reduces type 1 diabetes but also reduces its effects on the body and prevents harm from antibiotics.

Temperature rises in Delhi

New Delhi (NVI): Minimum temperature in Delhi today rose to 8.3 degrees celsius from 6.2 degrees celsius recorded yesterday.

The maximum temperature  today is expected to be around 17.0 degrees celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy sky with moderate fog for today.

Meanwhile,  the overall air quality in the national capital today remained in the “poor” category.

According to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR),the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at  249 which falls in the “poor” category.

The worst affected areas are Dhirpur, Delhi University, Chandni Chowk, Pusa, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road, IGI Terminal 3 and the neighbouring Noida.

Centre committed to equitable, fast-track development of J&K: RK Singh

Doda (NVI): Union Minister RK Singh today said the Centre is committed to equitable and fast-track development of projects in Jammu and Kashmir while asserting that raising the living standards of the people from every community in the region is also one of the goals of the Narendra Modi government.

The Union Minister of State for Power was addressing a gathering at a public outreach programme here along with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar. In his address, the Union Minister said that the central government aims at long-term initiatives for the equitable and sustainable development of the Union Territory.

He said the people in J&K must avail benefits of various centrally sponsored schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM-KISAN, PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana), etc.

The minister also highlighted the achievements of various government schemes like 100% implementation of DDUGJY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana) and PMDP(R) (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) in 252 villages of Jammu, besides issuance of 42,000 KCC (Kisan Credit Card) cards, issuance of soil health cards, effective implementation of PM-KISAN in the district.

Also present on the occasion, Advisor to J&K L-G Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar appreciated the district administration for carrying out various welfare programmes successfully. He also ensured that the demands raised during the programme will be looked into and addressed accordingly.

The Advisor also highlighted the importance of Back to Village programme in addressing the basic issues of the people of rural areas at their door-steps.

Later, the Union Minister along with Advisor Bhatnagar inaugurated various stalls of line departments exhibiting their products and schemes to sensitise people of the area.

Earlier, the Union Minister laid the foundation stone of various mega projects of Power Department.

The Union Minister also e-inaugurated water sports center at Pul Doda, up-gradation of the electrical infrastructure of 12 shrines in Jammu region, and augmented transformation capacity from 50MVA -100MVA at 132/33KV Grid station Pounichak in district Jammu.

The projects were inaugurated in presence of Advisor Bhatnagar, M Raju- Secretary PDD, Yasha Mudgal- MD JPDCL, and DDC Doda Dr Sagar D Doifode.

JK detenues in UP jails may be able to interact their with families soon

Director General of Prisons of Jammu and Kashmir V K Singh with police officials at Lucknow district jail.

Jammu (NVI): The detenues from Jammu and Kashmir, lodged in Uttar Pradesh jails, would be able to interact with their relatives back in the Union Territory through video-conferencing soon, if things go right in this direction.

Director General of Prisons of Jammu and Kashmir V K Singh today visited Uttar Pradesh and interacted with 17 detenues from the Union Territory who are lodged in the Lucknow district jail, an official spokesman said here.

At present 220 detenues from Jammu and Kashmir are lodged in six jails of Uttar Pradesh. DG (Prisons) Singh would be taking up the matter regarding “e-mulaqat” with the Uttar Pradesh jail administration to enable Kashmir-based relatives to interact with the detenues lodged in UP jails over video-conference, the spokesman said.

Singh visited prison headquarters in Lucknow where he was informed about the working of the headquarters which supervises 72 jails of Uttar Pradesh accommodating more than one lakh inmates, said the spokesman.

During his visit, the DG Prisons was informed that the detenues are regularly allowed to meet their relatives and regular health check-ups are conducted.

British Museum to return this ancient masterpiece to Afghans soon

New Delhi (NVI): An ancient Afghan sculpture that was stolen from a museum in Kabul some 30 years ago will be returned to its home country by England, reports The Guardian. The matter came to light after the ancient piece of art was seen on a British auctioneer’s website and then investigated by the Metropolitan police.

“Met police and British Museum help Afghans recover looted ancient masterpiece,” the British Embassy in Kabul said in a tweet today while sharing a news report published by The Guardian in this context.

The sculpture of two bulls, carved out in 2nd century AD from a yellowish limestone, was excavated in the 1950s in northern Afghanistan. Following the withdrawal of Soviet troops, the artifact was looted during the civil war in the early 1990s.

The Surkh Kotal bulls were spotted by the Art Loss Register (ALR), which has an international database of stolen artworks, on the website of Timeline Auctions, and reported to the police, the website reports. However, where the bulls have been after their loot is not clear.

During the Met police inquiry regarding the sculpture, the seller immediately relinquished ownership, following which its status was confirmed by the British Museum. Dr St John Simpson, a senior curator at the museum recognised the sculpture.

Upon further inquiry by British authorities, the Kabul Museum has also confirmed the status of the sculpture, while allowing its first public display outside Afghanistan. The art piece will be soon returned to Kabul.

The British Museum will show it from Monday for about three months, The Guardian reported.

The sculpture, which depicts a reclining humped bull with its face turned to the viewer and the front of a second bull on the left was excavated from one of Afghanistan’s most significant ancient sites, Surkh Kotal.

This is the same place where monumental buildings were constructed during the rule of the Kushan kings, whose empire once stretched across modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India – an area known as Bactria.

Nigeria: 19 Indians kidnapped by pirates off western coast of Africa released

New Delhi (NVI): Nineteen Indians, who were kidnapped last month by pirates off the western coast of Africa have been released, while one died in captivity, according to the India Mission in Nigeria.

“Indian Govt & Mission gave highest priority and worked with @NigeriaGov on release of 20 Indian seafarers kidnapped on 15 Dec from MV Duke. 19 were released yesterday. One sadly died in captivity in adverse conditions. Our deepest condolences. Mission assisting in speedy return,” the High Commission of India in Abuja said in a tweet today.

Twenty Indian seafarers were kidnapped by the pirates from a commercial vessel (MV Duke) on December 15. One of them died in captivity due to adverse conditions.

The incident happened 10 days after 18 Indians on board a Hong Kong-flagged vessel were kidnapped by pirates near the Nigerian coast.

After the incident last month, the Indian mission in Abuja had taken up the matter with the Nigerian authorities and also with the authorities of the neighboring countries.

Wetlands vanishing 3 times faster than forests: Report

New Delhi (NVI): Wetlands are vanishing three times faster than forests, according to a report of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, which cites pollution, over exploitation of resources and climate change as some of the major reasons for it.

The report says 35% of wetlands have disappeared since the 1970s and 87% have been lost since the 1700s.

Drainage and infilling for agriculture and construction and overfishing (an example of overexploitation of resources) are some other reasons posing threat to the wetlands.

To raise awareness on the values wetlands have for nature and society, each year, ‘World Wetlands Day’ is celebrated around the world.

A specific theme is attached to this day every year. The 2020 theme ‘Wetlands and Biodiversity’ has been chosen to initiate actions against the losing plant biodiversity of wetlands.

The impact of human civilisation on wetlands is a matter of concern as these ‘biological supermarkets’ play an important role in reducing the impact of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and cyclones.

2nd February of each year is celebrated as World Wetlands Day to mark the date of adoption of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The Convention is the only multilateral environmental agreement to date for conservation and wise use of wetlands.

The Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Convention was adopted in 1971 at the Iranian City of Ramsar.

India is endowed by a rich diversity of wetlands ranging from high altitude wetlands of Himalayas, floodplains of mighty rivers as Ganges and Brahmaputra, lagoons and mangrove marshes on the coastline and reefs in the marine environments, according to the MoEFCC report.

“Water is life, and wetlands are the life support systems that ensure functioning of water cycle,” the report says, adding that wetlands are rich reservoirs of biodiversity.

40% of the world’s plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands. Over 1,00,000 freshwater species have been identified in wetlands so far. Coastal wetlands, especially, are among the most biologically diverse places. As per National Wetland Atlas, nearly 4.7% of India’s geographical area is under wetlands.

Piyush Goyal to lead Indian delegation to WEF 2020

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

New Delhi (NVI): Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will lead the Indian delegation to the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) at Davos from January 20 to 24.

The Union Minister will hold bilateral meetings with Ministers of Australia, South Africa, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Korea and Singapore. He will also meet Director General of World Trade Organization and Secretary General of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

The Commerce and Industry Minister will participate in the WEF along with Union Minister of State for Shipping and Chemical and Fertilizers, Mansukh L. Mandaviya and Chief Ministers of the States of Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, Finance Minister of Punjab and the IT Minister of Telangana.

The Indian delegation will also include Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, senior officials of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Invest India.

Goyal will also hold bilateral meetings with CEOs of companies, attend WEF sessions and round tables on Accelerating Investments in Indian Railways and attracting Global Institutional Investments in India.

Apart from this, he will participate in an informal WTO Ministerial gathering being held in Davos during this period.

The WEF annual meeting in Davos engages the world’s top leaders to shape global, regional and industry agendas at the beginning of the year. The theme of the 2020 meeting is stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World.

PM’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents tomorrow to share tips on how to approach the upcoming Board exams.

During the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ session, the Prime Minister will answer questions and interact with students on how they can beat examination stress.

This is the third edition of such an interaction.

“A lot of excitement and enthusiasm is being seen among the students, teachers and parents to not only participate in the unique event but also to receive valuable tips from the Prime Minister who is keen to ensure that the students take exams in a relaxed atmosphere and do not come under stress, to ensure better results in the long run,” the HRD Ministry said in a statement.

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank also shared the information regarding the programme on his official Twitter handle.

The first edition the programme with school and college students “ParikshaPeCharcha 1.0” was held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on February 16, 2018. The second edition – “ParikshaPeCharcha 2.0” was also held at the same venue on January 29, 2019.

Delhi: Rare animal’s presence causes flutter in school

Representational Iimage of Asian Palm Civet

New Delhi (NVI): An Asian Palm Civet created flutter after it was found trapped inside ladies toilet at Kendriya Vidyalaya school in South Delhi’s Katwaria Sarai area. The rare animal was safely rescued by the Wildlife SOS and later released its natural habitat.

The staff at the school called the Wildlife SOS at its 24*7 helpline number, following which a team of two rescuers arrived at the spot. The animal was spotted stuck behind the toilet pod by one of the students who went to the washroom after the morning session.

The rescuers found the overwrought animal trapped behind the commode, struggling to free itself. The narrow confines of the restroom also turned the operation into a challenge. Following the rescue operation, which lasted almost 30 minutes, the civet was released back into its natural habitat.

Rakesh Dhyani, the Kendriya Vidyalaya staff who called the wildlife NGO said, “We had to take immediate action as the civet’s presence was stirring excitement in the school and we did not want any mishaps to occur. The forest department guided us to Wildlife SOS and mentioned that they are experts when it comes to dealing with urban wildlife. Their team handled the rescue quite skillfully.”

Wasim Akram, Deputy Director – Special Projects, Wildlife SOS, said the rescue team had to work quickly and efficiently to ensure that the animal was safe and sound. “Since this was a school, there were a lot of enthusiastic children they were dealing with, so crowd control was a bit of an issue. The team had to employ quite some dexterity to ensure that it did not hurt itself during the rescue.”

The Asian Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) also called a toddy cat, is a small member of the family Viverridae native to South and Southeast Asia. Civet cats play an important role in the ecosystem by controlling the rodent population and are prime contributors to the dispersal of seeds as they often feed on feed on fruits, berries, coffee beans, insects and small mammals. This species is protected under Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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