1. Genetically Modified (GM) Edible Oils: A Path to Self-Sufficiency for India Context: A member of NITI Aayog recently emphasized the need for India to adopt genetically modified (GM) edible oils to boost self-sufficiency, citing the success of GM crops …
1. Hindu Kush Himalaya Snow Update 2025: Alarming Decline in Snow Persistence Context: According to a recent report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its third consecutive below-normal snow …
1. ISRO Satellites Forecast Wheat Production Context: In a remarkable blend of space science and agriculture, ISRO has forecasted India’s wheat production for the 2024–25 Rabi season at an estimated 122.724 million tonnes. This estimate comes from eight major wheat-growing …
