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India Launches 3 AI Research Centres Focused On Healthcare, Agriculture, Cities
Highlighting the significance of interdisciplinary research, the minister stated that collaboration among like-minded resources is essential for achieving optimal results
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Greenhouse Gas is Rising Rapidly in Atmosphere Due to Human Activities, Highlights New Report
Methane levels, which are 80 times more potent than CO2 in the short term, are rising at an unprecedented rate. Human activities, such as agriculture and fossil fuel extraction, contribute significantly to this surge. Despite global efforts, including the 2021 Global Methane Pledge, methane emissions continue to climb. This trend threatens climate ...
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Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims
In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Sawan Begins With Harela Festival In Uttarakhand 2024
Harela is a time for communal joy, marked by singing folk songs and crafting clay idols of Lord Shiva's family for home worship.
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World Milk Day 2024: Date, Theme, And Significance Of The Day
World Milk Day is celebrated every year on June 1. This day is celebrated to bring the importance of milk as a global food to the forefront and to promote dairy farming and the dairy industry.
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Maharashtra Agriculture Day 2023: Date, History And Significance Of Maharashtra Krishi Din
Maharashtra also observes agriculture week from July 1 to July 7 to recognise the efforts of Vasantrao Phulsing Naik.
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Space Agriculture Boldly Grows Food Where No One Has Grown Before
Space agriculture has been improved significantly in the last few years through the application of space-based advances to terrestrial challenges. Researchers at NASA sent cotton seeds to the International Space Station to understand how cotton roots grow in the absence of gravity. Moreover, space agencies have been working on specialized systems t...
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5G Technology Is Here. Read How Does It Matter To A Mobile Phone User, In 5 Points
In a significant development, India's government on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposal for directly allocating airwaves to enterprises, paving the way for them to operate private 5G networks. The Cabinet decided to enable the development and set up of 'Private Captive Networks' to spur a wave of innovation in new-age industry applications ...
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World Milk Day 2023: Date, Theme And 5 Delicious Milkshake Recipes
World Milk Day 2023: The day is meant to celebrate the importance of milk for good health and the contributions of the dairy sector.
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Bihu 2022: Date, Significance And The Food Items That Make It A Popular Festival
Bihu 2022: Since the festival is closely associated with agriculture and farming, the Sun God plays a key role in it.
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India Records Nearly 15% Rise In Export Of Agricultural, Processed Food Products In April-October
India has registered a significant surge in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October period of current financial year 2021-22 (FY22), in comparison to the corresponding seven month period of last fiscal (FY21).
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World Food Day 2021: Theme, Significance And How To Reduce Food Waste
World Food Day 2021: Here's all you need to know about the theme, significance, history, and steps to reduce food waste and promote local ecosystems.
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India Records 22% Rise In Export Of Agricultural, Processed Food Products In April-August
India has registered a significant increase of 21.8% in export of agricultural and processed food products in the first five months of financial year 2021-22 (April-August FY22) in comparison to the corresponding period of 2020-21 (FY21).
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India Launches 3 AI Research Centres Focused On Healthcare, Agriculture, Cities
Highlighting the significance of interdisciplinary research, the minister stated that collaboration among like-minded resources is essential for achieving optimal results
-
Greenhouse Gas is Rising Rapidly in Atmosphere Due to Human Activities, Highlights New Report
Methane levels, which are 80 times more potent than CO2 in the short term, are rising at an unprecedented rate. Human activities, such as agriculture and fossil fuel extraction, contribute significantly to this surge. Despite global efforts, including the 2021 Global Methane Pledge, methane emissions continue to climb. This trend threatens climate ...
-
Infant Mortality Rate and Decline of Bat Population Might Have a Strange Correlation, Study Claims
In 2006, a fungal disease called white-nose syndrome began decimating bat populations across New England. Over the following decade, the loss of these bats, essential for controlling insect populations, led to significant consequences for agriculture and human health, according to a new study. With fewer bats around to consume insects, farmers reso...
-
Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
-
Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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Sawan Begins With Harela Festival In Uttarakhand 2024
Harela is a time for communal joy, marked by singing folk songs and crafting clay idols of Lord Shiva's family for home worship.
-
World Milk Day 2024: Date, Theme, And Significance Of The Day
World Milk Day is celebrated every year on June 1. This day is celebrated to bring the importance of milk as a global food to the forefront and to promote dairy farming and the dairy industry.
-
Maharashtra Agriculture Day 2023: Date, History And Significance Of Maharashtra Krishi Din
Maharashtra also observes agriculture week from July 1 to July 7 to recognise the efforts of Vasantrao Phulsing Naik.
-
Space Agriculture Boldly Grows Food Where No One Has Grown Before
Space agriculture has been improved significantly in the last few years through the application of space-based advances to terrestrial challenges. Researchers at NASA sent cotton seeds to the International Space Station to understand how cotton roots grow in the absence of gravity. Moreover, space agencies have been working on specialized systems t...
-
5G Technology Is Here. Read How Does It Matter To A Mobile Phone User, In 5 Points
In a significant development, India's government on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposal for directly allocating airwaves to enterprises, paving the way for them to operate private 5G networks. The Cabinet decided to enable the development and set up of 'Private Captive Networks' to spur a wave of innovation in new-age industry applications ...
-
World Milk Day 2023: Date, Theme And 5 Delicious Milkshake Recipes
World Milk Day 2023: The day is meant to celebrate the importance of milk for good health and the contributions of the dairy sector.
-
Bihu 2022: Date, Significance And The Food Items That Make It A Popular Festival
Bihu 2022: Since the festival is closely associated with agriculture and farming, the Sun God plays a key role in it.
-
India Records Nearly 15% Rise In Export Of Agricultural, Processed Food Products In April-October
India has registered a significant surge in export of agricultural and processed food products in April-October period of current financial year 2021-22 (FY22), in comparison to the corresponding seven month period of last fiscal (FY21).
-
World Food Day 2021: Theme, Significance And How To Reduce Food Waste
World Food Day 2021: Here's all you need to know about the theme, significance, history, and steps to reduce food waste and promote local ecosystems.
-
India Records 22% Rise In Export Of Agricultural, Processed Food Products In April-August
India has registered a significant increase of 21.8% in export of agricultural and processed food products in the first five months of financial year 2021-22 (April-August FY22) in comparison to the corresponding period of 2020-21 (FY21).
