Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has declared the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. The announcement was made on June 4, 2025, at 12:30 pm. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their scores online. This exam is crucial for admissions into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the university….
World Environment Day is an important event celebrated on June 5 every year. It focuses on environmental issues and encourages people to take action. In 2025, the theme is “Ending Global Plastic Pollution.” This event is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and aims to highlight the problem of plastic waste. Plastic pollution…
In a worrying case of agroterrorism, two Chinese researchers, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been arrested for allegedly smuggling a dangerous crop fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the United States. This fungus poses a significant threat to agriculture and public health. The case highlights the potential risks of biological threats to food security. Yunqing Jian,…
Bayer Crop Science recently sent a delegation to the International Rice Research Institute – South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI-ISARC) in Varanasi, India. The visit aimed to enhance collaboration on hybrid and direct-seeded rice. The delegation included four members, led by Federico Vartorelli and Hema Reddy HB. They met with Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, the director of…
In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural innovation, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has launched the Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA). This new centre aims to foster collaboration and innovation among countries in the Global South. The launch took place during the Conference on Global South…
The Maharashtra FYJC Admission process for 2025 is in full swing. The Round 1 registration window closed today, June 5, 2025, at 2 PM. Students who have registered can soon check the provisional merit list on the official website, mahafyjcadmissions.in. This year, a total of 10,85,851 students have applied for First-Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions,…
Mahindra Susten, the renewable energy arm of the Mahindra Group, has made significant strides in sustainability, achieving impressive savings of 262 crore litres of water and 8.4 million units (MU) of energy in the financial year 2025. This achievement showcases the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative AgTech solutions. The focus on sustainable agriculture…
At the National Agriculture-Renewable Energy Conference 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan discussed the need for integrating solar energy into farming. He highlighted that agricultural output has increased by 40% since Prime Minister Modi took office. Chouhan emphasized that solar energy could improve farmer prosperity while also protecting the environment. The conference, organized by the…
Gujarat is about to see a significant boost in agricultural research with the establishment of the Beej Anusandhan Kendra (BAK). This new research center aims to enhance seed development and promote sustainable agriculture. A formal Tripartite Service Agreement was signed on June 3, 2025, between three key organizations: the International Crops Research Institute for the…
Every year, over 11 million tonnes of plastic waste enter our waters. This pollution harms both the environment and human health. On World Environment Day 2025, the global community unites to fight this crisis under the theme #BeatPlasticPollution. World Environment Day will be celebrated on June 5, 2025, and will focus on ending plastic pollution….
