13-05-23 Daily-Tamilnadu-TNPSC Current Affairs

A new study published in international journal, Environmental Science andPollutionResearch, has revealed that there has been a 0.54 degree celsius increase in Average temperature in the past 39 years. The study also pointed out thatKeralawitnesses an increase of 0.013 degree celsius in daily average temperature.

The study was conducted jointly by the department of atmospheric sciences at the University of Sao Paulo, the Federal University of Technology, and Federal University of Alagoas in Brazil, and the Kerala Disaster Management Authority. The study was done analyzing temperature patterns between 1980 and 2019 from 50 locations spread across the state.

The highest increase in average temperature was reported in Kannur and Kasaragod districts, while Palakkad and Thrissur experienced the lowest increase. The study was conducted after dividing the state into northern, central, and southern regions.

As per a study conducted by Venkiteswari M and others ofTamil NaduAgricultural University, while the annual minimum temperature in the state increased by 0.011 degree celsius in 36 years, the annual maximum temperature increased by 0.002 degree celsius during the same period (1981-2017). In Karnataka, the annual maximum temperature rose by 0.013 degree celsius in 37 years, while the annual mean temperature increased by 0.010 degree celsius per day per year, according to a study conducted by S Sridhara of the University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences in Shivamogga using temperature data from 1971-2007.

The study has warned that the temperature in the state would increase by 1.35 degree celsius in the next 100 years with some areas expected to experience a rise of as much as 2 degrees during the same period. As per the data collected from the upper catchment area of Kakki River in Pathanamthitta, the temperature in the area could increase by 2.09 degrees celsius in 100 years, while Thekkady in Idukki is likely to see the temperature rise by 2.03 degrees celsius during the same period.

Shri Parshottam Rupala, the Union Ministerof , Animal Husbandry & Dairying, initiated the fifth phase of the Sagar Parikrama Yatra in Karanja, Raigad, Maharashtra. The upcoming leg of theSagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-Vwill encompass various coastal areas such asGateway of India, Karanja (Raigad District), Mirkarwada (Ratnagiri District), Devgad (Sindhudurg District), Malvan, Vasco, Mormugaon, and Canacona (South Goa).

In 2020, the Government of India launched the ambitiousPradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)with the goal of transforming the countrys fisheries and aquaculture sector. ThePMMSYaims to enhance fish production, create EMPLOYMENT opportunities, improve the income of fishers and fish farmers, and contribute to the overall Growth and development of coastal and inland fishing communities.

This comprehensive scheme is set to play a crucial role in the Sustainable Development of Indias aquatic Resources and establish the nation as a global leader in fisheries.

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh,has become the first city in India to measure its progress towards achieving the Goals (SDGs). The city has adopted a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) process, which is a tool that helps cities to assess their progress on the SDGs and identify areas where they need to improve.

The VLR process in Bhopal was developed in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and a number of other local stakeholders. It involved a comprehensive assessment of the citys performance on the SDGs, including a review of data, interviews with stakeholders, and public consultations.

The VLR process has helped Bhopal to identify a number of areas where it needs to improve its performance on the SDGs. These include areas such as POVERTY, Education, Health, and Environment. The city has now developed a plan of action to address these challenges and achieve the SDGs by 2030.

Former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI chiefSourav Gangulywas roped in as the brand ambassador for Tripura Tourism. Ganguly expressed his willingness to be the brand ambassador for Tripura tourism after the states Tourism MinisterSushanta Chowdhurymet him at his residence in Kolkata. Gangulys selection as the brand ambassador for Tripura Tourism is expected to draw significant attention to the states unexplored tourist destinations.

The Tripura government is confident that Ganguly will be a successful brand ambassador for the state. They believe that his popularity and charisma will help to attract more visitors to Tripura and boost the tourism . The announcement came after Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury met Ganguly at his residence in Kolkata along with state officials, and discussed the proposal. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, who had earlier spoken to the former ace cricketer, expressed his confidence that Gangulys involvement will greatly benefit the tourism sector.

In a significant development highlighting the strengthening ties betweenIndia and Australia, the two nations signed crucial agreements on Migration and mobility PARTNERSHIP, as well as on the establishment of aGreen Hydrogentask force. The Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) were exchanged following a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized that theIndia-Australia relationshipis built upon mutual trust and confidence. During their constructive discussions, both leaders focused on enhancing strategic cooperation in the mining and critical Minerals sector. The talks centered around taking the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to new heights. In a friendly gesture, Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Prime Minister Albanese and all Australian cricket fans to visit India for the upcoming Cricket World Cup this year.