05-May-2024: Rajasthan Agriculture University, IREDA, Global Food Prices, Fertilizer Industry, Climate Change

5 May 2024

• Rajasthan Agriculture University Awards Certificates, Empowering 48 Candidates for Agricultural Input Procurement Licenses

  The one-year Agricultural Input Salesman Certificate Course organized by the Department of Entomology, Rajasthan Agriculture University (Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology University, Udaipur), concluded on May 4, 2024. During this program, certificates were distributed to 48 candidates, enabling them to obtain licenses from the State Government's Agriculture Department for the procurement of inputs related to agriculture such as fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and agricultural machinery.

• IREDA Holds 16th Stakeholders' Interaction Meet to Chart Renewable Energy Course

  The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) convened its 16th Stakeholders' Interaction Meet at the India International Centre in New Delhi today, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of renewable energy development. The event drew enthusiastic participation from a diverse spectrum of business partners spanning Solar, Wind, Hydro, Bio Energy, and New & Emerging technologies.

• Global Food Prices Reflect Mixed Trends in April Amidst Supply and Demand Dynamics, FAO Report Finds

  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released its report on world food commodity prices for April, indicating a mixed trend influenced by various factors including supply disruptions, demand dynamics, and weather conditions.

• Switching to RE Power would Result in a 2 % Reduction in Emissions from Fertilizer Industry: CEEW

  The Indian aluminium industry would require an additional capital expenditure (CAPEX) of nearly INR 2.2 lakh crore (~USD 29 billion) to achieve net zero carbon emissions, according to an independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) released recently. Further, renewable energy (RE) power sources could abate 49 per cent of the total emissions from the industry. A complete transition to RE is currently not feasible as it is intermittent in nature, and a backup will always be necessary in case of grid failure. Aluminium, a widely utilised metal and one of India's fastest-growing in terms of production is predominantly used by the power sector.

• Here’s How Climate Change is Impacting Your Wellbeing

  Climate change is not just about melting ice caps or rising sea levels. It also includes the hidden toll it takes on mental health. As temperatures rise continuously and extreme weather events become more frequent, the psychological effects ripple through communities, often go unnoticed but are deeply felt. From heat-related illnesses to the influence of air pollution, the mental health of the global population is under siege. Know how.