After releasing two gene-edited rice varieties in May this year, scientists are now focusing on developing GE varieties of other crops with enhanced desirable characteristics.
The IMD said the storm, with strong winds and the potential for hefty rainfall, is expected to reach the southwest coasts of the Bay of Bengal by early morning on 30 November.
The ash clouds from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano reaching India, environmentalist Vimlendu Jha said that the ash clouds will not 'immediately impact' Delhi's AQI.
The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in about 10,000 yrs Sunday. Experts say ash may affect air traffic due to reduced visibility, but won't have major impact on air quality.
Visuals from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital showed reduced visibility due to the smog despite the GRAP-III in effect across Delhi, according to the pollution board.
The air quality is expected to remain in the 'very poor' category from November 23 to November 26, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) forecast.
Indigenous lands deliver the world’s most effective responses to the climate crisis, from curbing deforestation to storing carbon. Yet they remain without formal recognition.
Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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