Hi, NewsWrap for April 08, 2024

08-April-2024: Biodegradable Plastics, PM Surya Ghar, Global Food Prices Rise, Climate Change Threatens Citizens’ Right,

8 April 2024

  • Scientists Develop Game-Changing Biodegradable Plastics That Don't Create Microplastics

    Plastic pollution has long been a curse on our environment, infiltrating our oceans, soil, and even our bodies. But hope emerges from the depths of this crisis, as groundbreaking research from the University of California San Diego and Algenesis points toward a solution: biodegradable plastics. In a recent study published in Nature Scientific Reports, scientists have developed innovative plant-based polymers that degrade at the microplastic level in less than seven months, offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against plastic pollution.

  • Get Free Electricity with PM Surya Ghar Yojana: SBI Offers Loans up to Rs 6 Lakh

    As interest in adopting solar panels grows under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, concerns about affordability are being addressed through government subsidies and bank financing options. The State Bank of India (SBI) is playing a crucial role in facilitating this transition by offering loans tailored specifically for rooftop solar installations

  • Global Food Prices Rise in March After Seven-Month Decline: FAO

    The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on March 5, 2024, that the benchmark index for global food commodity prices increased by 1.1 percent in March of that year. This uptick marks the first rise in seven months, attributed to surging international quotations for vegetable oils, dairy products, and meat.

  • Punjab Agricultural University Invites Applications for 2024-25 Academic Year

    Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has announced the start of applications for its Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs for Semester I of the academic year 2024-25. The call, directed towards residents of Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, extends to a range of academic opportunities in agriculture and its allied fields.

  • Climate Change Threatens Citizens’ Right to Life: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court of India in a recent ruling, highlighted the significant effects of climate change on the fundamental right to life protected by the Constitution. This ruling not only underscored the urgent need for India to prioritize initiatives promoting clean energy, especially solar power but also expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution to include the "right against adverse effects of climate change" within their ambit.

  • How Diversified Agriculture Benefits Both People and Environment: Study Highlights

    In a study published in the journal Science on April 4, researchers from over 15 countries have demonstrated the transformative potential of diversified agricultural practices on a global scale. The findings highlight that moving away from monoculture farming towards diversified systems can yield substantial benefits for both the environment and communities worldwide

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