Moths Hear Plant Sounds to choose Egg-Laying Spot: New Study

Recent research reveals that moths can hear sounds produced by plants, conducted by a team of 17 Israeli researchers, was published last month. It explores how female moths use plant sounds to determine where to lay their eggs. The findings ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report

The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources, and wildlife, and urgent action is required to address these challenges. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre

Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through a circular economy model and the facility will occupy 40 acres in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Rare Little Gull Spotted in NCR

The little gull has recently been observed in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, occurring near Sultanpur National Park at Chandu. It marks an event, as there are only about ten records of this species in India. The little ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

16th GRIHA Summit 2024

The 16th GRIHA Summit commenced in New Delhi, which centres on “Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment.” The event unites industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, and aims to promote sustainable urban development and climate resilience in construction. Summit Objectives ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

SheSTEM 2024

SheSTEM 2024 recently concluded, promoting women’s contributions in STEM, organized by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) alongside the Swedish Embassy and Nordic partners, which aimed to inspire students from grades 6 to 12 across India. Event Overview SheSTEM is an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What is Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence?

Moravec’s paradox illustrates how AI excels at complex tasks but struggles with simple, interactive ones. This opens the door for combining human intelligence with AI, especially in agriculture. By Integrating traditional farming knowledge with AI, this Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence (HAI) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

9th International Conference on Waste to Worth

The 9th International Conference on Waste to Worth brought into light India’s commitment to sustainable practices. Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, stressed the need for a skilled workforce in recycling technologies, which focused on innovation and global partnerships to tackle ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

World Maritime Technology Conference 2024

The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) is event in the maritime industry, which occurs every three years, attracting global attention. Recently, it will be hosted in Chennai from December 4 to 6, which marks India’s first time hosting the conference ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

India, ISA Sign Agreement on Solar Project in Pacific Islands

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance. This agreement, made on November 26, 2024, focuses on solar energy projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles, which aims to enhance energy access in these ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs