World Chess Championship, risk from bottled water, and FIR against YSRCP leaders
Dec 5, 2024
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Amit Kamath, a leading journalist from The Indian Express, shares captivating insights into the World Chess Championship, focusing on the young Indian prodigy D Gukesh and his quest to defeat reigning champion Ding Liren. The discussion also touches on the growing prominence of Indian chess talents and the rigorous training they undergo. Additionally, the conversation highlights the recent classification of packaged drinking water as a high-risk food by India's FSSAI, reflecting on food safety regulations and their implications.
D. Gukesh's participation in the World Chess Championship as the youngest challenger highlights the historic battle between two Asian players for the title.
The FSSAI's new classification of packaged drinking water as a high-risk food aims to enhance safety oversight without implying inherent danger.
Deep dives
Historic World Chess Championship
The World Chess Championship features a match between Ding Liren, the reigning champion, and India's D. Gokesh, who is competing to become the youngest world champion ever. This represents a historic moment as it marks the first time two Asian players are contending for the title. Both players had drawn their earlier matches when this discussion took place, emphasizing the high stakes and intense competition of the championship. Gokesh's participation at just 18 years old highlights not only his prodigious talent but also the significance of this championship in the chess world, drawing parallels to critical global sporting events.
Gokesh's Preparation and Approach
Gokesh's approach to the World Chess Championship has been marked by a rigorous preparation regimen, including the strategic hiring of mental coach Paddy Upton. His training heavily focused on classical chess formats, ensuring he is equipped for lengthy matches that test endurance and concentration. Remarkably, Gokesh has displayed a willingness to take risks on the board, such as rejecting draws despite disadvantageous positions, showcasing a bold playing style. This blend of preparedness and psychological resilience places him in a competitive position entering the critical latter stages of the championship.
Implications of High-Risk Food Categorization
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially categorized packaged drinking water as a high-risk food, requiring annual inspections for manufacturers. This classification is intended to enhance safety oversight and does not imply that packaged drinking water is unsafe; rather, it ensures that producers are routinely evaluated. The designation aligns packaged water with other high-risk items, such as raw meats and seafood, that are subject to stringent health scrutiny. The goal is to bolster consumer confidence while simplifying the regulatory pathway by eliminating certain requirements, thus improving overall food safety.
First, we speak to The Indian Express' Amit Kamath who shares everything we need to know about the World Chess Championship. He talks about D Gukesh, the Indian challenger at the championship who is fighting to become the youngest World Chess Champion in the world. And to achieve said target he has to defeat the reigning champion Ding Liren.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Anonna Dutt who explains why packaged drinking water has been added to the high risk food category in a recent notification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). (13:46)
Finally, we talk about the FIR that has been filed against YSRCP leaders for the forcible acquisition of Kakinada Seaports Ltd. (20:12)
Produced and hosted by Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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