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Prelim Bits 17-02-2017

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February 17, 2017

Hunar Haat

  • Hunar Haat (Skill Haat) is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery etc made by the artisans from the Minority Communities organized by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
  • They will be provided free of cost stall, the arrangements for their transport and their daily expenses.
  • Two such Haats has been conducted so far and the Ministry has been working to establish “Hunar Hub” in all the states where programmes such as “Hunar Haat” and other cultural events will be organized.

ADHD

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder of the neurodevelopmental type.
  • It is characterized by problems paying attention, excessive activity, difficulty controlling behavior which is not appropriate for a person's age.
  • These symptoms begin by age six to twelve, are present for more than six months.
  • The factors can contribute include Genes, Cigarette smoking, alcohol use, or drug use during pregnancy, Exposure to environmental toxins during pregnancy etc.
  • Though there is no cure for ADHD, currently available treatments can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

Moscow Conference

  • It is the conference of six nations i.e India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan and China that recently held in Moscow.
  • The central theme of the conference was the stability and future of war-ravaged Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan made a strong pitch for the United States to be included as one of its most important partners.
  • With U.S. troop levels down to their lowest of about 8,400 at the end of President Obama’s tenure, Afghanistan’s government has been hoping increased assistance from U.S.

 


 

 

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