CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: The government on Thursday launched a biodegradable sanitary napkin called ‘Suvidha’ under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). Union minister for chemicals & fertilizers Ananthkumar, while launching the affordable sanitary napkin, said, it will be available for Rs2.

Detailed explanation-2: -These pads are similar in terms of absorption as regular sanitary pads. But, they are made from natural ingredients and can easily be decomposed, unlike regular sanitary napkins. So, with the help of biodegradable or natural sanitary pads, you can easily reduce plastic waste in your home.

Detailed explanation-3: -One of the top brands of sanitary napkins in India is “Whisper”, a name that comes from the shame and secrecy associated with buying such a product. Owned by Procter & Gamble, the sanitary napkin is called “Always” in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -The menstrual hygiene category in India has come leaps and bounds from where it was when Whisper was launched in 1989.

Detailed explanation-5: -Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited (P&GHHCL) is one of India’s fastest growing Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Companies that has in its portfolio WHISPER-India’s leading Feminine Hygiene brand and VICKS-India’s No.