Bollgard-3: There has been an increasing demand for Bollgard-3 in Punjab, ahead of the cotton sowing season. It is a pest-resistant genetically-modified (GM) cotton variety. It was developed by Monsanto more than a decade ago, and shows remarkable resistance to pests. It contains three Bt proteins Cry1Ac, Cry2Ab and Vip3A that cause insect death by […]
Tag: 5th Mar 2025
Dragon Copilot : New Voice-Activated AI Assistant
Dragon Copilot: New Voice-Activated AI Assistant The Microsoft has introduced a new voice-activated AI assistant called Dragon Copilot. Dragon Copilot is the new healthcare AI tool which is being offered as part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. It is designed to help doctors and healthcare professionals transcribe clinical notes and draft paperwork as well as […]
Seagrass
Seagrass: According to recent study, seagrass has been declining at a rate of 1-2 per cent per year for the past century and nearly 5 per cent of species are now endangered. It is a flowering plantthat grows submerged in shallow marine waters like bays and lagoons. It is so-named because most species have long […]
Ruellia elegans
Ruellia elegans : A new study has flagged the threat to native biodiversity from a botanical Brazilian beauty Ruellia elegans. R. elegans derives its name from its pleasing appearance or elegance. It is native to Brazil and predominantly thrives in wet tropical biome. It is commonly known as the Brazilian petunia, Christmas pride, elegant Ruellia, […]
World Food Programme
World Food Programme: The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) is closing its southern Africa office in the wake of the Trump administration’s aid cuts. It is a United Nations agency that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. It is operating in more than 120 countries, which provides food assistance during […]
Taurus KEPD-350
Taurus KEPD-350: Sweden has taken a key step in strengthening its air force’s long-range strike capabilities by selecting the Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missile for integration with its Gripen fighter jets. It is a modular, air-launched, long-range, precision-guided cruise missile. It is designed and produced by Taurus Systems GmbH, a joint venture between Germany’s MBDA […]
Gond Tribes
Gond Tribes: The Gujarat High Court recently sought a response from a power distribution company, the Ahmedabad district collector, and a residential society after 95 families of the Rajgond tribe sought HC directions for electricity connections to their households. The Gond or Gondi (Gōndi) or Koitur are a Dravidian ethno-linguistic group. They are one of […]
Majuli Island
Majuli Island: A recent six-day survey conducted on the escalating human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island district of Assam sparks concern. Majuli Island Often called the soul of Assam, Majuli is the world’s largest river island. It lies at the heart of Assam, spreading over an area of 421 sq. km. The island […]
Civet Cat : Spotted
Civet Cat : Spotted A rare civet cat, typically found in the Seshachalam forests near Tirumala, was recently spotted near Tadepalli in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. Civet is any of a number of long-bodied, short-legged carnivores of the family Viverridae. The Viverridae family includes civets, genets, oyans, and linsangs. There are about 15 to 20 […]
India’s Circular Economy: A $2 Trillion Market and 10 Million Jobs by 2050
India’s Circular Economy: A $2 Trillion Market and 10 Million Jobs by 2050 India’s circular economy is projected to generate over $2 trillion in market value and create nearly 10 million jobs by 2050, according to Union Minister Bhupender Yadav. Speaking at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, […]
