CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been supporting private entities in creating the necessary infrastructure to promote Moringa products exports from India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Moringa powder can be used to protect tissue (liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs), and to reduce pain. Antioxidants help protect cells against free radicals, which are produced by digesting food, smoking, and exposure to radiation. Antioxidants from plant-based sources such as moringa powder are considered best.

Detailed explanation-3: -India exports most of it’s Moringa leaf powder to United States, Germany and Canada and is the largest exporter of Moringa leaf powder in the World. The top 3 exporters of Moringa leaf powder are India with 3, 727 shipments followed by Indonesia with 124 and Sri Lanka at the 3rd spot with 119 shipments.

Detailed explanation-4: -India is one of the largest exporters of both Tamarind and Seed of Moringa.

Detailed explanation-5: -Moringa oleifera plays an important role in protecting the liver from damage, oxidation and toxicity due to the high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers. Moringa oleifera oil can also restore liver enzymes to normal levels, reducing oxidative stress and increasing protein content in the liver.