Gene Editing: A New Hope for Indian Agriculture

In India, gene editing is changing agriculture for the better. This technology helps create crops that are more resilient, nutritious, and sustainable. Researchers from top institutes like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have developed new rice varieties using gene editing. These include DRR Dhan 100, also…

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Understanding Transgenic Animals: Benefits and Concerns

Transgenic animals are animals that have been genetically modified. This means their DNA has been changed to include genes from other species. Scientists create transgenic animals to improve certain traits or for research purposes. Some common examples include supermice, GloFish, and goats that produce human proteins. The main goal of creating transgenic animals is to…

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Meets Pune Farmers: A Step Towards Fighting Fake Fertilizers

On the sixth day of the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with farmers in Narayangaon, Pune. This initiative aims to empower over 1.5 crore farmers across India. During his visit, Chouhan addressed several critical issues faced by farmers, especially the problem of fake pesticides. He promised that action would be…

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Weather Update: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected This Week

This week, many parts of India will experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update predicting significant weather activity across various regions. Some areas will welcome relief from heat, while others will face heatwaves and dust storms. Odisha and West Bengal are likely to experience heatwave…

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