21-01-22 Daily-Kerala-KPSC Current Affairs

Better management practices and congenial Environment play an important role in ensuring better fertility among crossbred cattle in the state, according to a study by researchers ofKeralaVeterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU).

The study is based on data collected from 1,180 crossbred cattle sired by 208 Frieswal bulls, spread over a period of 16 years from 2003 to 2019. The cattle have been maintained at different farms of the university. A team of genetic scientists from the Centre For Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics andBreeding,KVASU-Thrissur, found that there is no co-relation between high milk yielding cows and fertility.

Cross breeding of local non-descriptive cattle with exotic breeds mainly Holstein Friesian (exotic inheritance limited to 5062.5%) was undertaken in the state since 1960 for improving milk production potential and early sexual maturity, thus increases the profitability of farming in Kerala. Despite considerable increase in the proportion of high yielding crossbred cattle, the Average productivity of each animal remains low. It is, therefore, necessary to improve the overall performance of crossbred cattle of Kerala. The study found that fertility traits were significantly influenced by season and period of calving only, while production traits were significantly influenced by season, period of calving and different centres.

The “Star Rating System” was just created by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change. The mechanism clears the surroundings in a short amount of time.

Highlights:

With this new method, the Environment Ministry will rate and incentivize the states.

The ministry will identify states that efficiently provide environmental clearances in a short period of time. It will then provide incentives for such states.

The star rating system assigns states points on a scale of one to seven for this. For completing a project in less than 80 days, the states gain two points.

One point for clearing in less than 105 days. If you clear more than this amount of time, you’ll get a zero.

Amid the ongoing standoff between India and China in eastern Ladakh, China is building another bridge on the Pangong Tso. Construction of new bridge was spotted in satellite images.

China is building the bridge near to friction points on north bank of Pangong Tso and Chushul sub-sector on south bank. The bridge is around 400 m long and 8 m wide.

This bridge is being constructed at around 20 km east of Finger 8 on the north bank.

In Indias perception, theLine of Actual Controllies at Finger 8.

Site of the bridge is within Indias claim line. However, this area has been under Chinese control since 1958.

Pangong Tso is a 135-km-long landlocked lake. Around two-thirds part of the lake are under Chinese control. This bridge is near the halfway mark.

At a recent virtual meeting, India and Denmark agreed to begin cooperation research and development on green fuels, including green hydrogen.

Highlights:

At a virtual meeting in January, the agreement was signed as part of the previously established “Green Strategic PARTNERSHIP Action Plan 2020-2025.”

Aside from the agreement, the India-Denmark Joint Committee examined national strategic priorities and advancements in both countries’ Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI).

Green plans in green research, technology, and innovation received special attention.

Prajakta Koli, a content creator, and artist has been named India’s first UNDP Youth Climate Champion.

Highlights:

She was awarded the honor as a result of her collaboration with the UNDP.

Her title was bestowed to her in recognition of her contributions to mental Health, female child Education, and Women‘s rights through different international social movements.

According to the United Nations, the globe will confront five big threats in 2022. Fivealarm global fire is the name given to these dangers.

Highlights:

COVID-19, lawlessness in cyberspace, <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change, a bankrupt global financial system, and degraded peace and security are the five alarms.

The pandemic, as per the United Nations, benefits the wealthy while punishing the poor. The international financial system is insolvent.

In fact, a strong and stable financial system should be able to help countries cope with financial shocks.

Regrettably, this is not the case right now. Investments are being made that are lopsided. As a result, the recovery is lopsided. The term “lopsided” refers to the fact that one side is larger than the other.

Debt relief is denied to middle-income countries. Poorer countries are experiencing the slowest or no Growth at all.