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<h2 id="content-id-1708074857812-0"><strong>NITI Aayog launched GROW report and portal</strong></h2>

<p>The apex public think tank NITI Aayog launched the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal. It was launched by NITI Aayog member Prof. Ramesh Chand. The GROW is a suitability mapping portal that allows universal access to state and district level data and is hosted on the Bhuvan website. The initiative utilises remote sensing and GIS to assess agroforestry suitability across all districts in India.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="NITI Aayog launched GROW report and portal" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/NITI-AAYOG-launched-GROW-report-and-portal.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-1"><strong>Reverse Migration of Bird Species</strong></h2>

<p>Birders spotted bird species called Fire Capped Tit, a songbird flying back home suggesting reverse migration. The reverse migration phenomena takes place when the season changes from winter to summer. Fire Capped Tit is a small bird species belonging to family Paridae and its IUCN status is Least Concern. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Reverse Migration of Bird Species" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Reverse-Migration-of-Bird-Species.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-2"><strong>Brumation in reptiles</strong></h2>

<p>Researchers have recently observed instances of Brumatoon in various reptilian species across various habitats including species like box Turtles and painted Turtles, snakes, lizards etc. Brumation is a period of dormancy or slowed activity in reptiles similar to hibernation in mammals. The period of reduced activity minimises resource requirements of reptiles and helps them survive colder periods.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Brumation in reptiles" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Brumation-in-reptile.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-3"><strong>Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)</strong></h2>

<p>India emerged as a key participant in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) in a remarkable display of Citizen science and enthusiasm for birdwatching. GBBC is an annual four day event launched in 1998 by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The event engages bird enthusiasts all around the world. </p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Great-Backyard-Bird-Count-GBBC.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-4"><strong>India's retail inflation down to 5.1%</strong></h2>

<p>Retail Inflation also known as Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation eased to a three month low of 5.1% recently. The food price inflation reduced from 9.5% in December to 8.3%. Among Food Items, Vegetable inflation remained above 27%. CPI is calculated by the National Statistical Office (NSO) with a benchmark base year of 2012.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India's retail inflation down to 5.1%" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-s-retail-inflation-down-to-5.1.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-5"><strong>90% Mongolia at High Risk due to Extreme weather </strong></h2>

<p>The Extreme Weather Conditions in Mongolia known as “White and Iron” Dzud has reached a critical level. Due to this extreme weather phenomenon 90% of the country is facing high levels of risks. Dzud is a slow onset disaster characterised by freezing temperatures, heavy snow and frozen ground due to which animals can't reach pasture.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="90% Mongolia at High Risk due to Extreme weather " src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/90Mongolia-at-High-Risk-due-to-Extreme-weather.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-6"><strong>Kyasanur Forest Disease peaks in 2024</strong></h2>

<p>The state health officials of Karnataka stated that a viral Outbreak of the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) is on the rise in Karnataka. It is a tick borne hemorrhagic fever and the disease has confirmed 2 deaths and 53 confirmed cases across Uttar Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts of Karnataka. The disease was first identified in Kyasanur Forest in 1957.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Kyasanur Forest Disease peaks in 2024" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Kyasanur-Forest-Disease-peaks-in-2024.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Wikipedia]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-7"><strong>Workshop on “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre Commissioning Readiness”</strong></h2>

<p>The National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT) held a two day workshop on “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre Commissioning Readiness” at IIT Guwahati. The aim of the workshop was to foster Innovation in 5g technology use cases. More than 100 participants from 30 institutes participated in the workshop.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Workshop on “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre Commissioning Readiness”" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Workshop-on-5G-Use-Case-Labs-Awareness-and-Pre-Commissioning-Readiness.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-8"><strong>Procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems by Indian Navy</strong></h2>

<p>The Ministry of Defence inked a pact worth 2269 crores with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems. The contract also involved procurement of associated equipment for the Indian Navy under Buy (Indian-IDDM) category. Shakti EW system is an indigenously designed system to intercept electronic emissions and implement countermeasures in dense electromagnetic environments.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Procurement of 11 Shakti Electronic Warfare Systems by Indian Navy" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Procurement-of-11-Shakti-Electronic-Warfare-Systems-by-Indian-Navy.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: NDTV News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1708074857817-9"><strong>Wrestling World Body lifts suspension on WFI</strong></h2>

<p>The United World Wrestling (UWW) lifted the suspension over the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect. UWW provisionally suspended WFI on August 23, 2023 after the National Federation failed to hold elections in time. The move allowed Indian Wrestlers who competed under the UWW flag during suspension could now compete under the National Flag.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Wrestling World Body lifts suspension on WFI" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Wrestling-World-Body-lifts-suspension-on-WFI.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

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