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ID: 66040
Title: Characterization of radioactive organic matter from Kaimur Group, Vindhyan Supergroup, India
Author: Sikta Patnaik, Amit Kumar Jain, Subhajit Pandey, Sanku Usha Kiran and K. K. Pandey
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 862-866 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Characterization of radioactive organic matter from Kaimur Group, Vindhyan Supergroup, India
Keywords: Amorphous carbon, organic matter, radioactivity, sediments, uranium minerals.
Abstract: The Vindhyan sediments overlying the Bundelkhand granite complex have conducive attributes for hosting unconformity-type uranium mineralization. In the Kaimur sandstones of the Vindhyan Supergroup overlying the basement Bundelkhand granites, uranium mineralization hosted by subfeldspathic arenite intercalated with shale has been observed. Uranium minerals are associated with organic matter and pyrite present in arenite. Globular organic matter disseminated in the sediments shows moderate reflectance under reflected light. The average total organic carbon content in organic matter-rich rock samples is 1.1%. It has undergone excessive thermal maturation and high dehydrogenation reflected from a low H/C ratio. Raman spectral analysis indicates that the organic matter contains amorphous carbon.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Chakraborty, C., Proterozoic intracontinental basin: the Vindhyan example. J. Earth Syst. Sci., 2006, 115, 3–22. Chakraborty, P. P., Dey, S. and Mohanty, S. P., Proterozoic platform sequences of peninsular India: implications towards basin evolution and supercontinent assembly. J. Asian Earth Sci., 2010, 39(6), 589– 607
Literature cited 2: Rawat, T. P. S., Usha Kiran, S., Patnaik, S., Pandey, S., Sinha, D. K., Pandey, K. K. and Mamallam, R., Organic matter associated uranium mineralisation in Kaimur Group of Vindhyan Supergroup near Maha-Rampura, Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India. J. Geol. Soc. India, 2022, 98, 1131–1136. Strauss, H., David, J. D. M., Hayes, J. M. and Summons, R. E., Proterozoic organic carbon – its preservation and isotopic record. In Early Organic Evolution: Implications for Minerals and Energy Resources (ed. Schidlowski, M.), Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Germany, 1992, pp. 203–211

ID: 66039
Title: Live sighting of Blainville’s beaked whale Mesoplodon densirostris (de Blainville, 1817) in the Indian seawaters
Author: P. R. Arshad , M. Nashad , S. Ramachandran, H. D. Pradeep , Venkatesh Saroj and R. Jeyabaskaran
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 860-862 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Live sighting of Blainville’s beaked whale Mesoplodon densirostris (de Blainville, 1817) in the Indian seawaters
Keywords: Beaked whale, live sighting, marine mammal survey
Abstract: Two individuals belonging to the species Mesoplodon densirostris (de Blainville, 1817) were sighted in the Indian waters during a marine mammal survey conducted on-board the vessel MFV Yellowfin associated with the Mormugao Zonal Base of the Fishery Survey of India. This survey was part of the project titled ‘Marine mammal stock assessment in India’. Among the sighted individuals, one was a female based on its morphological characters while the sex of the other was unknown. To the best of our knowledge, there are no previous sightings of this rare beaked whale from the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Jefferson, T. A., Webber, M. A. and Pitman, R. L., Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to their Identification, Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015, 2nd edn, p. 608. Vivekanandan, E. and Jeyabaskaran, R., Marine Mammal Species of India, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, 2018, p. 228.
Literature cited 2: Pitman, R., Mesoplodont beaked whales. In Encyclopaedia of Marine Mammals (eds Würsig, B., Thewissen, J. G. M. and Kovacs, K. M.), Academic Press, London, UK, 2018, 3rd edn, pp. 595–601; https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12499. Allen, B. M., Mead, J. G. and Brownell, R. L., Species review of Blainville’s beaked whale, Mesoplodon densirostris. IWC Scientific Committee documents SC/63/SM16, 2011, p. 18 (accessed on 10 May 2016)

ID: 66038
Title: Status of the red-breasted merganser in India based on two historical occurrences and recent sightings
Author: Anindya Naskar, Amitava Majumder and Gopinathan Maheswaran
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 856-859 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Status of the red-breasted merganser in India based on two historical occurrences and recent sightings
Keywords: Distribution, Mergus serrator, museum specimens, red-breasted merganser
Abstract: The red-breasted merganser Mergus serrator has a widespread global distribution with a stable population and is considered a winter vagrant in South Asia. Since 2016, this species has been recorded six times from many states in India, prompting us to analyse the specimens of the species deposited in the Zoological Survey of India’s National Zoological Collections. From historical collection records and present sighting trends, it can be assumed that the species might be regularly visiting wetlands in India but in scarce numbers, thereby either escaping from the attention of birders or misidentifying the individuals as common merganser in the Himalayan terai. The implication of the present study is an update to the checklist of birds in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: BirdLife International, Species factsheet: Mergus serrator, 2023; http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/red-breasted-mergansermergus-serrator (accessed on 12 October 2023). Ali, S. and Ripley, S. D., Handbook of the birds of India and Pakistan Together with those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, Oxford University Press, Delhi, India, 2001, 2nd edn, p. 384.
Literature cited 2: Grimmett, R., Inskipp, C. and Inskipp, T., Birds of the Indian Subcontinent, Oxford University Press and Christopher Helm, London, UK, 2011, 2nd edn, pp. 1–528. Praveen, J., Jayapal, R. and Pittie, A., Notes on Indian rarities – 2: Waterfowl, diving waterbirds, and gulls and terns. Indian Birds, 2014, 9(5&6), 113–136

ID: 66037
Title: Pan-genome analysis of invasive Streptococcus mutans strains
Author: Srinivasan Sujitha , Paramasamy Gunasekaran and Jeyaprakash Rajendhran
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 849-855 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Pan-genome analysis of invasive Streptococcus mutans strains
Keywords: Adhesion, invasive strains, pan-genome, Streptococcus mutans, virulent genes/proteins.
Abstract: Streptococcus mutans is responsible for dental problems and is associated with cardiovascular co-morbidities. Only a few selected strains can adhere to and invade endothelial cells. To ascertain which strains have the capability to invade cardiovascular cells, in silico PCR was performed on all the 193 available strains. The genome sequences were screened for collagen-binding genes cnm and cbm. Among the 193 strains tested, only 4 showed the presence of collagen-binding gene. BPGA tool was used for pan-genome analysis of invasive strains. Results indicated an almost closed pan-genome for S. mutans comprising 45,654 core genes, 29,452 accessory genes and 232 unique genes. Most of the unique genes belonged to only 5 genomes amongst the 42 invasive genomes analysed. These five genomes were screened for the presence of virulence genes using the MP3 software. Protein–protein interactions between the pathogenic proteins and extracellular matrix components were analysed using HPIDB. Surface-localized proteins were predicted to interact with the human tumour suppressor gene.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Maoyang, L., Songyu, X. and Zhao, W., Oral microbiota: a new view of body health. Food Sci. Hum. Wellness, 2019, 8, 8–15. Kaspar, J., Underhill, S., Shields, R. C., Reyes, A., Rosenzweig, S., Hagen, S. J. and Burne, R. A., Intercellular communication via the comX-inducing peptide (XIP) of Streptococcus mutans. J. Bacteriol., 2017, 199, e00404-17.
Literature cited 2: Meng, P., Lu, C., Zhang, Q., Lin, J. and Chen, F., Exploring the genomic diversity and cariogenic differences of Streptococcus mutans strains through pan-genome and comparative genome analysis. Curr. Microbiol., 2017, 74, 1200–1209. Argimón, S., Konganti, K., Chen, H., Alekseyenko, A. V., Brown, S. and Caufield, P. W., Comparative genomics of oral isolates of Streptococcus mutans by in silico genome subtraction does not reveal accessory DNA associated with severe early childhood caries. Infect. Genet. Evol., 2014, 21, 269–278; doi:10.1016/j.meegid. 2013.11.003.

ID: 66036
Title: Comparative analysis of diet and prey preference of yellow-wattled lapwing, Vanellus malabaricus (Boddaert, 1783)
Author: Prateek , Himanshu Mishra , Vikas Kumar and Ashish Kumar
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 841-848 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Comparative analysis of diet and prey preference of yellow-wattled lapwing, Vanellus malabaricus (Boddaert, 1783)
Keywords: Diet, faecal analysis, habitat, Jacob index, prey abundance, Vanellus malabaricus.
Abstract: The results of faecal analysis in the present study indicated no significant difference in prey items and prey occurrence between breeding and non-breeding seasons in yellow-wattled lapwings. However, Coleoptera and Araneae represented the highest and lowest prey items and prey occurrences respectively. Prey abundance significantly varied between breeding and non-breeding seasons. Uncultivated and cultivated habitat types had the highest and lowest prey abundances respectively. Jacob’s index reflected that they primarily consumed arthropod larvae. Additionally, there was a positive selection for adult insects in the orders Coleoptera, Diptera and Blattodea and a negative selection for Oligochaeta, Diplopoda and Araneae. Thus, the yellow-wattled lapwings are flexible feeders, particularly in the breeding season; however, they favour uncultivated areas where food is abundant.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Mukherjee, S., Nath, P. and Aditya, G., Observations on yellow wattled lapwing, Vanellus malabaricus (Boddaert, 1783) in southwest Bengal, India. Proc. Zool. Soc., 2015, 68, 222–226. Kazmierczak, K., Yellow-wattled lapwing, Vanellus malabaricus. In A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent, Om Book International, Noida, 2000, p. 114.
Literature cited 2: Sethi, V. K., Bhatt, D. and Kumar, A., Hatching success in yellowwattled lapwing Vanellus malabaricus. Indian Birds, 2010, 5(5), 139–142. Ali, S. and Ripley, S. D., Yellow-wattled lapwing, Vanellus malabaricus (Boddaert). Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan vol. 2 (Megapodes to Crab Plover), Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1980, p. 218

ID: 66035
Title: Strategic perspectives for human resource requirements in agriculture and horticulture sectors in India
Author: Hema Tripathi, Rakesh Chandra Agrawal and Himanshu Pathak
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 834-840 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Strategic perspectives for human resource requirements in agriculture and horticulture sectors in India
Keywords: Agricultural education, horticulture, human resource needs, skill requirements, strategic outlook.
Abstract: This study regarding the strategic outlook for human resource needs in India’s agriculture and horticulture sectors for the next 20 years addresses the evolving economy’s competitive skill requirements. Supply projections were made considering factors like historical growth, seat availability, graduation delays, placement rates, replacement needs, adjusted stock, etc. Demand projections were made considering historical growth of the sector, attrition rate, vacancies, contractual employment, new job roles, etc. In 2020, the available stock of agriculture graduates was 301,295 against a demand of 414,592, and horticulture graduates were 34,300 against a demand of 119,635. By 2040, the supply-demand gap is expected to narrow to 8% for agriculture and 21% for horticulture. The study’s insights will help shape higher education, support evidence-based policy-making, and assist in implementing the National Education Policy 2020
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Jain, V., Pandey, P. S., Choubey, A. K., Malhotra, K. S. and Murthy, G. R. K., Pattern of human resource development in Indian Agricultural Universities. Indian J. Agric. Sci., 2022, 92(9), 1101–1106
Literature cited 2: Agrawal, R., Nanda, S. K., Rao, D. R. and Rao, B. V. L. N., Integrated approach to human resource forecasting: an exercise in agricultural sector. Agric. Econ. Res. Rev., 2013, 26(2), 173–184

ID: 66034
Title: Revolutionizing soybean disease detection using the internet of things with deep convolution networks
Author: Devendra Singh Bais, Vibha Tiwari , Savita Kolhe and B. K. Mishra
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 827-833 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Revolutionizing soybean disease detection using the internet of things with deep convolution networks
Keywords: Convolution networks, image augmentation, machine learning, soybean plant disease, sustainable crop management.
Abstract: Soybean diseases pose a significant obstacle to the increase in worldwide demand for soybean, leading to significant reductions in production. This study introduces an innovative approach that utilizes convolution neural network (CNN) and the internet of things (IoT) to efficiently identify and categorize various types of soybean leaf infections. A deep CNN model has been developed using the AlexNet architecture to effectively classify soybean plant diseases. A collection of 11,493 leaf images of 14 soybean diseases, including healthy plants was acquired from the ground using IoT devices and camera modules. Achieving 99.39% and 97.01% accuracy and F1-score respectively, helps not only in early disease detection, but also brings about a transformative approach to sustainable soybean crop management. This initiative lays the foundation for a strengthened agricultural future, enabling increased crop production and improved economic well-being in the cultivation of soybean, all facilitated by the integration of innovative technologies.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Welfare, F., Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Annual Report 2022–23, Ministry Agric. Farmers Welfare, Govt of India, 2022; https://agricoop.gov.in/Documents/annual_report_english_2022_ 23.pdf Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. ‘soybean’. Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2023; https://www.britannica.com/plant/soybean
Literature cited 2: Pagano, M. C. and Miransari, M., The importance of soybean production worldwide. In Abiotic and Biotic Stresses in Soybean Production, Academic Press, San Diego, 2016, pp. 1–26; https://doi. org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801536-0.00001-3 Daniels, A. and Company, M., Evaluation of the PPPIAD Project on soybean. FICCI, 2016; https://ficci.in/api/study_details/20539

ID: 66033
Title: Climate-resilient banking: a comprehensive framework for optimizing industrial sector loan portfolios
Author: Neha Chhabra Roy
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 818-826 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Climate-resilient banking: a comprehensive framework for optimizing industrial sector loan portfolios
Keywords: Banking and industrial sectors, climate resilient response systems, climate risks, loan portfolio planning.
Abstract: This study underscores the critical significance of climate-related risks within the banking and industrial sectors, emphasizing the need for a climate-resilient response system and strategic loan portfolio planning. It introduces an efficient methodology for identifying key climate-linked risks (CLRs) across the impacted sectors, capturing their diverse impacts, quantifying them and subsequently designing optimal loan portfolios. A comprehensive review of the literature and primary responses from CLR experts, coupled with secondary data sources, forms the basis of our analysis. Initially, CLR impacts were categorized into push and pull indicators based on empirical weighted averages. Subsequently, fuzzy logic theory was employed to quantify CLRs in the form of composite index across industries. Finally, the study proposes portfolio planning for banks using the mean variance portfolio. The proposed control approach assesses sectoral severity, prioritizes sectors, identifies root causes and recommends cost-effective strategies, thus enhancing the overall resilience of the banking ecosystem.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Gerlak, A. K., Weston, J., Mcmahan, B., Murray, R. L. and MillsNovoa, M., Climate risk management and the electricity sector. Climate Risk Manage., 2018, 19, 12–22. Moňoková, A., Vilčeková, S., Mečiarová, Ľ. and Krídlová Burdová, E., Environmental sustainability assessment of family house alternatives and application of green technologies. IOP Conf. Series: Earth Environ. Sci., 2017, 92, 12044
Literature cited 2: Santos, A. Q., da Silva, A. R., Ledesma, J. J., de Almeida, A. B., Cavallari, M. R. and Junior, O. H., Electricity market in Brazil: a critical review on the ongoing reform. Energies, 2021, 14(10), 2873. Batten, S., Sowerbutts, R. and Tanaka, M., Let’s talk about the weather: the impact of climate change on Central Banks. Bank of England Working Paper number 603, 2017, p. 12.

ID: 66032
Title: Local institutions in Ladakh, India: community-based resource management in mountain agropastoralism
Author: Padma Ladon and S. C. Garkoti
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 812-817 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Local institutions in Ladakh, India: community-based resource management in mountain agropastoralism
Keywords: Agropastoralism, indigenous communities, local institutions, mountainous region, natural resource management, traditional knowledge.
Abstract: This study analyses the status and challenges faced by traditional institutions in natural resource management in the Trans-Himalayan region of Leh-Ladakh, India. Employing mixed methods, including informal interviews, field observations and focus group discussions, it examines the roles of local institutions like goba, lorapa and lurhupa in preserving the traditional agricultural system. Rapid urbanization due to market forces, acculturation, livelihood changes and policies is minimizing reliance on traditional practices. Increasing population further undermines the relevance of these institutions. Participation decline and shifts from consensus-based to rotational selection methods are observed. Altered dietary habits, crop–livestock changes and improved socio-economics impact the structure, role and future of these systems in resource management. Ensuring their continuation is crucial for sustainable resource governance, particularly in fragile ecosystems like Ladakh
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Gadgil, M., Diversity: cultural and biological. Trends Ecol. Evol., 1987, 2, 369. Crawford, S. E. S. and Ostrom, E., A grammar of institutions. Am. Polit. Sci. Rev., 1995, 89(3), 582–600.
Literature cited 2: Berkes, F. and Folke, C., Linking social and ecological systems for resilience and sustainability. In Linking Social and Ecological Systems: Management Practices and Social Mechanisms for Building Resilience (eds Berkes, F., Folke, C. and Colding, J.), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1998, pp. 1–25. IPCC, Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2014.

ID: 66031
Title: Experimental studies of currents flowing through the supports of an overhead power line
Author: Ivanov Valeriy, Daich Leonid, Voitkevich Sofia and Lissitsyn Dmitriy
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 808-811 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Experimental studies of currents flowing through the supports of an overhead power line
Keywords: Chemical corrosion, leakage currents, overhead power lines, spreading currents, support elements.
Abstract: Structural elements of high-voltage overhead power lines located underground are subject to chemical corrosion. In addition, they are affected by stray currents flowing in the ground caused by current-carrying elements of the overhead power lines (OPL). In the present study, a mathematical model has been developed to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate leakage currents and spreading currents along the structural elements of OPL supports. The results are presented here.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ibrahim, I., Meyer, M., Takenouti, H. and Tribollet, B., AC induced corrosion of underground steel pipelines. Faradaic rectification under cathodic protection: II. Theoretical approach with electrolyte resistance and double layer capacitance for Bi-tafelian corrosion mechanism. J. Braz. Chem. Soc., 2017, 28(8), 1483–1493. Zakharov, D. B., Yabluchanskiy, P. A. and Titov, A. V., Assessment of AC corrosive effect on the underground pipeline when crossing power-lines. Territoriia Neftegaz, 2013, 12, 68–74
Literature cited 2: Lower, S., Electrochemical corrosion; https://chem.libretexts.org/ Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Chem1_(Lower)/16%3A_Electrochemistry/16.08%3A_Electrochemical_Corrosion (accessed on 23 March 2023). Jackson, J. E., Lasseigne, A. N., Olson, D. L. and Mishra, B., ACinduced bias potential effect on corrosion of steels. Generation 2 Materials Technology LLC, Defense Technical Information Center, Foxfire, USA, 5 February 2009; https://archive.org/details/DTIC_ ADA509930/mode/2up (accessed on 23 March 2023)

ID: 66030
Title: Wastewater management policies: a perspective and roadmap for India
Author: Rajneesh Kumar , Avinash Mishra and Manish Kumar Goyal
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 795-807 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Wastewater management policies: a perspective and roadmap for India
Keywords: Climate change, internet of things, stakeholders, water management, water policy
Abstract: Wastewater management policies of India need updates due to inadequate infrastructure and the environmental impacts that the country is currently facing. The study analyses the wastewater situation in India, revealing infrastructure deficiencies and environmental impacts, and is backed by successful international case studies for valuable insights. The proposed roadmap for policy evolution in India involves key components such as regulatory enhancement, sustainable practices, monitoring and enforcement strengthening, government involvement, industry and community collaboration/participation and public awareness. Advanced monitoring, data analytics with data integration and decision support systems are emphasized. Challenges in policy implementation are discussed, followed by expected outcomes. This provides a comprehensive framework for revitalizing wastewater management policies of India, ensuring a sustainable future.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Liu, J., Gu, W., Liu, Y., Li, W. and Shao, D., Influence of anthropogenic nitrogen inputs and legacy nitrogen change on riverine nitrogen export in areas with high agricultural activity. J. Environ. Manage., 2023, 338, 117833. Kumar, R., Saini, G. K. and Jawed, M., Advancements in heavy metal remediation through biological wastewater treatment technology. In New Trends in Removal of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater, Elsevier, the Netherlands, 2021, pp. 675–704.
Literature cited 2: Kumar, R., Mishra, A. and Goyal, M. K., Water neutrality: concept, challenges, policies, and recommendations. Groundw. Sustain. Dev., 2024, 26, 101306. Kumar, R., Goyal, M. K., Surampalli, R. Y. and Zhang, T. C., River pollution in India: exploring regulatory and remedial paths. Clean Technol. Environ. Policy, 2024, 26, 2777–2799; https://doi.org/10. 1007/s10098-024-02763-9.

ID: 66029
Title: Revision and adoption of international health regulations – a novel step towards building a healthy community of human beings
Author: Long Chen
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 786-786 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Revision and adoption of international health regulations – a novel step towards building a healthy community of human beings
Keywords: None
Abstract: Since the 19th century, rapid development of the world economy has promoted trade between countries, but has also caused the spread of infectious diseases such as cholera and smallpox worldwide. The original quarantine laws and regulations can no longer meet the needs of epidemic prevention and control. In order to prevent the spread of epidemics, many countries in the world have taken quarantine measures and formulated quarantine regulations, which have gradually developed from regional coordination to international cooperation. On 23 July 1851, the first international health conference was held in Paris, France, in which the quarantine principle of ‘maximum protection and minimum restriction’ was put forward. Thus, the prelude of international health cooperation was opened. In 1892, the Seventh International Sanitary Conference signed the first International Sanitary Convention, which provided institutional guarantee for international health cooperation. However, international health cooperation in this period was limited to cholera isolation and related health policies
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 66028
Title: Nano-agriculture: cultivating a sustainable future with nanoparticles
Author: Pankaj, Sarita Devi, Gayatri Kumari and Monika
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 785-785 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: Nano-agriculture: cultivating a sustainable future with nanoparticles
Keywords: None
Abstract: In the pursuit of effective techniques, scientists and researchers are increasingly turning to advanced methods to tackle the challenges that global food production is facing. One groundbreaking innovation revolutionizing the sector is the utilization of nanoparticles. These tiny particles, typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometres in size, show promise in enhancing crop productivity, minimizing harm and contributing to food security1 . Here we explore the role of nanoparticles in agriculture and their potential to shape its future. Nanoparticles possess properties that make them highly suitable for agricultural use. Their small size facilitates improved absorption and nutrient transportation, increasing crop yields. Additionally, nanoparticles can proficiently carry doses of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, plummeting the quantity of chemicals needed, therefore curtailing their environmental impact.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Shang, Y., Hasan, M. K., Ahammed, G. J., Li, M., Yin, H. and Zhou, J., Molecules, 2019, 24(14), 2558. Zhou, P. et al., Nanomaterials, 2020, 11(1), 26.
Literature cited 2: Seleiman, M. F., Almutairi, K. F., Alotaibi, M., Shami, A., Alhammad, B. A. and Battaglia, M. L., Plants, 2020, 10(1), 2. Chaud, M., Souto, E. B., Zielinska, A., Severino, P., Batain, F., Oliveira-Junior, J. and Alves, T., Toxics, 2021, 9(6), 131.

ID: 66027
Title: A study on the genetic diversity of tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
Author: Suhasini karthikeyan Walter devaa U. Ramesh
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (7) 777-777 10 Oct (2024)
Subject: A study on the genetic diversity of tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
Keywords: None
Abstract: The tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is one of the popular ornamental fish that is native to the freshwaters of Indonesia1 . The species was first described by Dutch ichthyologist Pieter Bleeker in 1855. In the past and present century, this fish has made its way to become quite popular in the global aquarium trade. They inhabit a variety of fresh waters (rivers, streams, lakes, etc.) with moderate flow of water and are clear and turbid with shallow depths with a pH range of 6–7.5 and temperatures between 23°C and 26°C. The tiger barb grows up to a maximum length of 7–10 cm and is generally omnivorous, where they consume phytoplankton, aquatic insects and other aquatic invertebrates and often swim in schools. The female fish is larger than the male; they have a life span of seven years, and the female lays more than 500 eggs.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Kottelat, M., Raffles Bull. Zool., 2013, 27, 147, 483. Do Tiger barbs really nip fins?, Practical Fishkeeping, 2016; https://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/do-tiger-barbs really-nip-fins/
Literature cited 2: Alderton, D., Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish, Dorling Kindersley Limited, UK, 2019, p. 83.

ID: 66026
Title: De-notified and notified protected area: Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary and its importance for the conservation of mammals in the Deccan Plateau of Karnataka, India
Author: Santanu Mahato, Honnavalli N. Kumara and S. Babu
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2024
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 127 (6) 746-755 25 Sep (2024)
Subject: De-notified and notified protected area: Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary and its importance for the conservation of mammals in the Deccan Plateau of Karnataka, India
Keywords: Human disturbance, mammals, spatial overlap, temporal segregation, wildlife sanctuary.
Abstract: The Deccan Plateau of peninsular India is a semi-arid region that falls between the Eastern and Western Ghats. The region, though unique and rich in biodiversity, has been ignored in terms of conservation and research. Many of the grasslands and scrub forests of these plains have been overexploited by mining or wind energy farms, assuming that they are just ‘barren lands’. Many areas have undergone several denotifications and renotifications as Protected Areas. The Kappathagudda Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) in Karnataka is one such area that has been overlooked by the management for a long time due to a lack of information on its biodiversity and awareness regarding its importance. We studied the presence and activity patterns of mammals using 20 camera traps for 1035 trap nights and recorded 18 species of large mammals, including three antelopes: four-horned antelope (Tetracerus quadricornis), chinkara (Gazella bennettii), and blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), along with the major carnivores of the plains: gray wolf (Canis lupus), striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), leopard (Panthera pardus), and golden jackal (Canis aureus). The presence of mammals was less in the areas where human activity was high. Mammals showed high adjustment by shifting their regular activity patterns to avoid humans. Records of the gray wolf and striped hyaena added conservation values to the WLS. However, the Sanctuary has experienced rapid and unsustainable habitat alteration that requires a suitable scientific management strategy.
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