Current Affairs - 31 October 2024
North Atlantic Right Whale: The population of this endangered species has shown a 4% increase since 2020, as observed by researchers monitoring their migration and breeding patterns. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH): India is enhancing horticultural productivity by adding Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Vertical Farming, and Precision Agriculture to MIDH. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): A neurological disease affecting cervids like deer and elk, caused by prions that induce harmful brain protein changes, potentially leading to death. Mission Amrit Sarovar: Launched to combat water scarcity in rural India, aiming to develop 75 water bodies (Amrit Sarovars) with a minimum pondage area of 1 acre each. Assisted Dying: The UK Parliament is set to vote on legalizing assisted dying for individuals enduring chronic suffering or terminal illness, sparking a renewed ethical and legal debate.
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Key Highlights:
- Wildlife Conservation: Population recovery efforts are ongoing for the North Atlantic right whale, a migratory species facing extinction.
- Agricultural Innovation: MIDH is integrating advanced farming methods like vertical farming and aquaponics to boost sustainable horticulture.
- Wildlife Health: Chronic Wasting Disease poses a serious threat to cervid populations, with its prion-caused brain damage spreading rapidly among herds.
- Water Conservation: Mission Amrit Sarovar addresses water shortages in rural India, with each Amrit Sarovar designed to store substantial water volumes.
- Ethics & Law: The UK's debate on assisted dying emphasizes ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life care for chronically ill patients.
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