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Sweet corn sweltering in summer heat spells uncertainty for corn lovers: R
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Few things say summer in America is more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented levels, the future of sweet corn may not be so sweet. New University of Illinois research shows sweet corn yields drop significantly with extreme heat during flowering, es
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Jaishankar points to 3Cs as challenges to food security: Covid, Conflict,
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
While addressing the High Commissioners/Ambassadors based in Delhi during the luncheon hosted jointly by the department of agriculture and farmers welfare and the ministry of external affairs as a pre-launch celebration of the International Year of Millets (IYOM), Jaishankar said, "I see
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UN chief highlights India's contribution to climate action
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who came to India in October to launch a major national and global initiative 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment), writes in his article that this initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mobilize citizens from all over world t
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Karnataka govt has taken jumbo menace seriously: CM Bommai
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
While speaking to reporters at Halebeedu Helipad, he said the elephants which had come here following drought for many years have not returned, and other reasons for the jumbo attacks are human beings entering forests for some reasons and climate change.
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Reliance Jio bags 'ESG Performance in Telecom Sector' award
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As part of its climate change efforts, Jio has already set up over 144 megawatts of solar at over 16,000 of its sites across India.
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India, Gabon hold first Foreign Office Consultations
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The two nations carried out a comprehensive review of the existing bilateral relations, including strengthening of cooperation in trade and economic relations, defense and maritime, science and technology, innovation, research and development, culture, and people-to-people ties, the MEA said
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India jumps two spots to 8th position on Climate Change Performance Index
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
India jumps two spots higher, and is now ranked 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023), which is published by German Watch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action Network International based in Germany.
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India-European Union sign 'Intent of Cooperation'
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
During the virtual ceremony, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), the Government of India and the European Commission signed the Intent of Cooperation which is aimed at establishing collaboration on HPC applications using Indian and European Supercomputers in the areas of Bio molecula
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Indian handicraft exporters get huge relief at CITES CoP-19 meeting
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As per the official statement of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, "Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) is included in Appendix II of the convention, thereby requiring to follow CITES regulations for the trade of the species.
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Budget 2023-24: Sitharaman to begin pre-budget consultations
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will start her pre-budget meetings from Monday with industry leaders and experts in infrastructure and climate change, the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday.
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Plants adapt to climate change by using epigenetic memory: Research
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
While it is known that animals can adapt quickly to survive adverse environmental conditions, mounting evidence shows that plants can too.
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"This outcome moves us forward": COP27 climate summit closes with pact to
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed today with a breakthrough agreement to provide "loss and damage" funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters.
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