Tag: MSSRF releases book on mangrove forests

Important Days Education Development Day – July 15 With the view to eliminate illiteracy in Tamil Nadu, the School Education Department has announced that July 15, the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister K.Kamarajar will be observed as "Education Development Day" in the State. World Organisation – Pacts and Summits G20 conference on cyber security The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) conducted the G-20 conference on “Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) AI and Metaverse” at Gurugram. There is a need for analysis of capabilities and applications of AI technologies used by malicious actors that can be exploited for malicious purposes.  Discussions on the need for transparent and accountable AI governance frameworks to ensure the responsible use of AI technologies is necessary considering the recent developments in the field. The merging challenges and risks associated with the misuse of Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) needs to be explored. The conference also shed light on challenges in tackling illicit activities associated with Metaverse technologies. Note India is currently chairing the G20 presidency. Books and Author MSSRF releases book on mangrove forests A book, “Biodiversity and Importance of Mangrove Ecosystem”, authored by scientists from the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) was released by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. The pictorial book contains descriptions of mangrove species across India, their medicinal uses, and several wildlife creatures that thrive in the ecosystem. Awards and Honours Jahan Se Accha Narendra Modi was conferred highest award of France  Narendra Modi has become the first Indian Prime Minister to be conferred the “Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour”, France’s highest civilian and military honour. He received the honour at the Elysee Palace and joined the ranks of world leaders such as former South African President Nelson Mandela and…