eznews.inThe fourth International Symposium on Marine Ecosystems (MECoS 4) concluded with a call for ecosystem-based, multi-species management to bolster India's blue economy and ensure sustainable marine resource use. Key recommendations included prioritizing women's empowerment and startup support, alongside targeted capacity building for women and young professionals in marine sectors. The symposium, organized by the Marine Biological Association of India and CMFRI, also advocated for integrating climate resilience into fisheries management, enhancing public-private partnerships in mariculture, and establishing centres of excellence for research and policy support. A Bijukumar, Vice Chancellor of KUFOS, emphasized the importance of collaboration in maximizing marine ecosystem potential. Meanwhile, marine scientists warned that polar regions are warming nearly four times faster than the global average, with significant implications for global sea levels and marine ecosystems, as highlighted by Thamban Meloth from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. 
Published: Nov 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inIndia's marine mammal research is set to advance significantly with the adoption of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), a technology that captures underwater sounds to track whales and dolphins from several kilometres away. Discussed at the fourth International Symposium on Marine Ecosystem (MECOS4) at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, experts highlighted PAM's advantages over traditional visual surveys, as sound travels faster and farther underwater, allowing for continuous monitoring in challenging conditions. The technology employs various systems, including bottom-mounted moorings and acoustic tags, to gather data on marine mammals' presence, abundance, and migration patterns. Divya Panicker from Ashoka University noted that integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning could further enhance species identification. With India's extensive coastline and rich marine biodiversity, developing indigenous acoustic systems could revolutionise conservation efforts for marine mammals, marking a significant step forward in ecological research.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inAt the 11th Indian Horticulture Congress in Bengaluru, Amal Mahaling Nayak, a Padmasree awardee from Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, was honored with the IAHS fellowship for his pioneering work in developing an organic agricultural farm featuring a zero-energy micro irrigation system. During the event, ML Jat, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), urged researchers to prioritize nutrient-dense, underutilized crops to enhance local food systems and public health. He emphasized the need for collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to connect agricultural research with nutrition. Jat also highlighted the importance of traditional crops for nutritional security and climate resilience, advocating for an integrated agricultural ecosystem. Former ICAR Director General RS Paroda noted the horticulture sector's growing significance in nutrition, while SK Singh, President of the Indian Academy of Horticultural Sciences, outlined the conference's objectives and the society's contributions to horticulture in India.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inThe World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has reported that the years 2023 to 2025 are among the hottest on record, with 2025 projected to be the second or third hottest year, as global temperatures soar approximately 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels. The WMO's State of the Global Climate Update highlights alarming trends, including record-low Arctic sea ice and rising ocean heat content, which is exacerbating sea-level rise. The long-term rate of sea-level increase has nearly doubled since the early 2000s, driven by thermal expansion and glacier melt, with 2024 marking a record high for global mean sea level. Greenhouse gas concentrations also reached unprecedented levels in 2024, raising concerns about the feasibility of limiting warming to 1.5°C. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have called for urgent climate action, emphasizing the need for enhanced forecasting and risk preparedness to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inAt the 12th SBI Banking and Economics Conclave in Mumbai on November 6, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for India to develop several large, world-class banks to support the government's vision of transforming the nation into a developed economy by 2047. She stated that discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and existing banks are essential to explore how to achieve this goal, highlighting that simply merging existing banks may not suffice. Currently, only two Indian banks, SBI and HDFC Bank, rank among the world's 100 largest by assets. Sitharaman reiterated the necessity for at least four or five banks of SBI's size to meet the economy's growing demands. Additionally, she addressed futures and options trading, affirming the government's intent to inform investors about associated risks, and praised recent GST reforms as a catalyst for economic growth.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inThe Indian government is poised to announce the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a key initiative aimed at bolstering the competitiveness of exporters, particularly in light of recent US tariffs. Initially outlined in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget for 2025-26 with an annual allocation of ₹2,250 crore, the EPM may now be extended over three to five years with increased funding. Following necessary clearances from the Commerce Department, the formal announcement is expected post-Bihar elections. Industry officials have expressed urgency for the EPM, especially after the lapse of the interest equalisation scheme and ongoing challenges faced by exporters. The EPM will comprise two main components: export promotion, which may include financing options and support for e-commerce, and export direction, aimed at assisting exporters in market entry and compliance with international standards. This initiative comes as India's goods exports stagnated at $437.42 billion in FY25, exacerbated by a 50% tariff imposed by the US.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 6 pmeznews.inThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has initiated consultations with stakeholders to identify challenges within infrastructure ministries, which aim to invest ₹3 lakh crore annually to boost freight transport from 26% to 45% by 2047. An Integrated Audit Group (IAG) will conduct an "agile audit" across key sectors, including railways and highways, to assess the government's multi-modal transport initiatives, with a report due to Parliament in 2026. Key concerns include poor interconnectivity, complex regulations, and an inadequate digital ecosystem for logistics. The audit will focus on enhancing first-mile and last-mile connectivity and will cover nine railway zones and critical freight corridors. This initiative aligns with the National Rail Plan 2030, which seeks to modernize the railway system, and the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aimed at streamlining logistics and encouraging private investment in cargo terminals.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 6 pmeznews.inKerala's Industries Minister P Rajeeve has inaugurated the foundation stone for NDR Space Private Ltd's ₹250 crore warehousing and industrial park in Chunungamveli, Aluva. Spanning 16 acres, the facility is projected to create 300 direct and indirect jobs. This marks the 100th project under the Invest Kerala Summit, which has attracted ₹36,000 crore in investments since its February meeting, generating approximately 50,000 employment opportunities across various sectors, including logistics and manufacturing. Raj Srinivasan, CEO of NDR Space, emphasized the project's role in enhancing industrial activity and supply chain efficiency in the region, with plans to complete it by March 2026. The development is part of a larger strategy to establish nearly two million square feet of Grade-A warehousing across Kerala, catering to the needs of the FMCG, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and third-party logistics sectors, thereby modernizing the state's logistics ecosystem.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 4 pmeznews.inKashmir's reliance on agrochemicals has raised alarm among experts, particularly due to a surge in pesticide-related cancer cases. Agriculture Minister Javed Ahmad Dar announced at the Food Safety and Health Conclave 2025 in Srinagar that the government is promoting organic farming through the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), which aims to convert 75,000 hectares to organic cultivation and 20,000 hectares of existing orchards to eco-friendly practices. This initiative seeks to enhance biodiversity and food safety while protecting human health. Since 2018, over 64,000 cancer cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir, with a significant number linked to pesticide exposure among orchard workers and nearby residents. Experts highlight that over 90% of the 4,080 metric tonnes of pesticides used annually in the region are applied to apple orchards, making Kashmir the fourth highest in pesticide consumption nationwide, raising concerns about the long-term health implications for the local population.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 4 pmeznews.inRecovering and reusing materials from discarded solar panels could represent a ₹3,700 crore market opportunity by 2047, according to new studies from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The research indicates that recycling valuable materials like silicon, copper, aluminium, and silver could supply 38% of the solar sector's manufacturing inputs and prevent 37 million tonnes of carbon emissions. Currently, India's solar recycling market is in its infancy, with only a few commercial recyclers. The studies outline a blueprint for a domestic solar recycling ecosystem, predicting that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047, necessitating nearly 300 recycling plants and an investment of ₹4,200 crore. To make recycling viable, the studies recommend policy measures, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) targets and incentives, to foster innovation and create a sustainable circular economy in the solar sector.
Published: Nov 06 2025, 4 pm
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