SATHI Portal: The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister launched the SATHI Portal and Mobile App. The Seed Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory (SATHI) portal is a Centralized Online System designed to deal with the challenges of seed production, quality seed identification and seed certification. It has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) […]
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Global Food Policy Report 2023
Global Food Policy Report 2023: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) published Global Food Policy Report, 2023 which said that investing in early warning systems is essential to save lives, livelihoods and money. Highlights of the report: The report called for a more proactive response to food system shocks with a focus on three […]
Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Four More Biodiversity Heritage Sites: West Bengal recently notified four more biodiversity heritage sites (BHS), taking the tally in the state to eight. Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) are unique ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the following components: Richness of wild as well as domesticated species or intra-specific categories. High […]
United Nations Capital Development Fund : Launched a White Paper
United Nations Capital Development Fund : Launched a White Paper Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) recently launched a white paper aimed at making India a global leader in agritech innovation. United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is the United Nations’ flagship catalytic financing entity for the […]
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism : Sectoral Analysis
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism : Sectoral Analysis The Indian Government will carry out a sectoral analysis to see how the European Union’s (EU’s) proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is set to affect the Indian industry Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a proposed European Union (EU) tariff on carbon intensive products. Purpose is To […]
Helopeltis Theivora : Tea Mosquito Bug
Helopeltis Theivora : Tea Mosquito Bug The tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis Theivora) is spreading rapidly and affecting tea production in both low and high-elevation plantations in Southern India It is a major sucking pest of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in most tea-producing countries. The nymphs and adults of the TMB suck the sap from tender […]
Civil Union And Concept Of Marriage
Civil Union And Concept Of Marriage: The Supreme Court clarified that the hearing’s scope would be limited to developing a notion of a “civil union” that finds legal recognition under the Special Marriage Act. A civil union (also known as a civil partnership) is a legally recognized arrangement similar to marriage, created primarily as a […]
Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam
Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam: Nearly 3,000 people are expected to attend Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. The festival aims to showcase “age-old ties” and cultural links between two coastal States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, is similar to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. The festival aims to highlight the cultural diversity and strength of India […]
National Quantum Mission
National Quantum Mission: The Union Cabinet recently approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM). National Quantum Mission (NQM) will fund research and development of quantum computing technology and associated applications. The mission will have defined milestones that are expected to be achieved over the course of eight years (2023-24 to 2030-31). India is the […]
Heatwaves
Heatwaves: Casualties were observed from an apparent heat stroke while attending a government award function in Navi Mumbai. This incident highlights the potential risks from heatwaves, which are expected to increase in intensity and frequency due to climate change. Several factors, such as long-distance travel, underlying health conditions, and lack of access to drinking water […]
