Five Components
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the largest global network of agricultural research and education institutes, responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India.
La Nina may emerge in the next 3 months: WMO
Context: La Nina weather, which brings heavy rains and floods to India, may develop in the next three months but it is expected to be relatively weak and short-lived, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said. La Nina:
La Nina
ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission
More about the Gaganyaan Mission: HSFC’s Contribution to the Gaganyaan Program of ISRO Human-rated LVM3: Orbital Module Gaganyaan’s New Facilities
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group
Some examples of PVTGs include:
The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM JanMan):
It aims to improve the socio-economic condition of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by:
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization that is working to improve dryland farming and food systems to combat hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation:.
Exploring oil and gas deposits in forests
Context: The Union environment ministry has undertaken measures to clear the ground for the approval process of forest surveys and exploratory drilling intended to drill into the ground for oil and gas exploration. Highlights: Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Act, 1980:
The International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat)Â
Context: Icrisat’s solar-powered water hyacinth harvester offers a cost-effective solution for rural communities facing weed infestations solar-powered water hyacinth harvester offers a cost-effective solution for rural communities facing weed infestations. Highlights: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is an international organization that is working to improve dryland farming and food systems to combat hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation:. Aquatic Weeds Aquatic weeds are usually plants that grow in or around water bodies and create disturbance in the ecology. Water Hyacinth is the most famous aquatic weed and is on the leading role of all due to its fast growth. Impacts of Aquatic Weeds:
