Hi, NewsWrap for April 19, 2024

19-April-2024: NFDB Offers Internship, Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Kerala's Alappuzha, Plastic Pollution, NABARD-BIRD, FAO, TNAU Secures Copyright,

19 April 2024

  • NFDB Offers Internship Opportunities for Graduates and Post-Graduates; Apply Now!

    The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, is offering internship opportunities for Graduates and Post-Graduates at its headquarters in Hyderabad. Here are the details of the internship program

  • Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Kerala's Alappuzha: Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention Measures

    A sudden outbreak of bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, has struck Kerala's Alappuzha district. This strain of avian influenza primarily affects poultry, with mass infections reported among birds in the region. The current outbreak in Alappuzha is linked to the H5N1 virus clade 2.3.4.4b, first identified in Europe in 2020. This strain has caused widespread fatalities among birds and mammals, with reported cases of human infection and even human-to-human transmission.

  • INC-4: World Leaders to Assemble in Ottawa for Crucial Talks on Plastic Pollution

    As the world grapples with the issue of plastic pollution, representatives from 174 countries are gearing up for a crucial gathering in Ottawa, Canada. Scheduled from April 23 to 29, the Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) marks a crucial moment in the quest for a comprehensive international agreement to combat plastic pollution.

  • NABARD-BIRD Institute Invites Applications for Research Officer Position

    The Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD) Lucknow, a renowned autonomous training institute supported by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), is seeking applications from Indian citizens for the position of Research Officer in the Centre for Research on Financial Inclusion and Microfinance (CRFIM). The institute, known for its dedication to rural development, aims to fill 2 vacancies for this role on a contractual basis for 2 years.

  • FAO Director Warns of Rising Hunger in Africa, Calls for Transformation of Agrifood Systems at ARC33

    Hunger levels across Africa have surged over the past two years, exacerbated by the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing conflicts, climate crises, and economic shocks. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has highlighted the urgent need for transformative actions to revamp the continent's agrifood systems. Director-General QU Dongyu highlighted the vast potential of Africa's resources and its youthful population, expressing optimism about the opportunities ahead.

  • TNAU Secures Copyright for Insecticide Prediction Software 'Molinsecto-AI'

    Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has received copyright for the computer tool ‘Molinsecto-AI’ from the Copyright Office, New Delhi. The tool uses Machine Learning to predict the properties of insecticides as mentioned in the TNAU press release.

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