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based on measuring the gravitational force of something (= the force that attracts objects towards one another)

Gravimetric of or relating to measurement by weight. 2. : of or relating to variations in the gravitational field determined by means of a gravimeter. gravimetrically

Andhra’s natural farming programme, Indian-origin soil scientist win esteemed Gulbenkian Prize The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme and Dr. Rattan Lal, a renowned soil scientist of Indian origin, share the 1 million euro prize with an Egyptian organization Two Indian entities have been awarded the prestigious 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity for their pioneering work in sustainable agriculture, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation announced on Friday. The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme and Dr. Rattan Lal, a renowned soil scientist of Indian origin, share the 1 million euro prize with an Egyptian organization, the Portuguese philanthropic institution said in a statement. APCNF, implemented by Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), is recognized as the world’s largest agroecology programme, benefiting over a million smallholder farmers across 5,00,000 hectares in Andhra Pradesh Vijay Kumar Thallam, Executive Vice Chairman of RySS, told PTI, “The APCNF programme empowers small farmers by enabling them to switch to natural farming methods. It has immense benefits to both farmers and the soil they rely on.” The programme supports farmers in transitioning from chemically intensive agriculture to ‘natural farming’ methods, including organic residue use and crop diversification. Dr Rattan Lal, honoured for his soil-centric approach to agriculture, said, “Soil health and sustainable agriculture are crucial to resolve the challenges of food security and fight climate change across the world.” The jury, chaired by former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, selected the winners from 181 nominations spanning 117 nationalities. António Feijó, President of the Board of Trustees of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, said: “We believe their stories will inspire others to apply similar approaches in other regions and help us build a sustainable future for all.” “Climate change and the resulting global warming have led to an increase in extreme weather events and are endangering food security around the world. …This year’s winners have demonstrated in an exemplary fashion how climate-resilient and sustainable food systems can be developed and put into practice,” Merkel said. The prize is an initiative of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, rewarding individuals and organisations who are leading society’s efforts to tackle the biggest challenges facing humanity today: climate change and nature loss. The award underscores India’s growing role in addressing global food security and climate challenges through innovative agricultural practices. The recognition comes as climate change continues to disrupt food systems globally, highlighting the importance of sustainable farming methods. Both Indian winners expressed hope that the prize would help scale their efforts and inspire similar initiatives worldwide.

Retail inflation was at a 4-month high of 5.08% in June. Food inflation rose to 9.36%. Vegetable inflation was 29.32%. India’s forex reserves rose by $5.16 billion in a week to hit an all-time high of $657.16 billion as of 5 July. Growth in industrial production rose to a 7-month high of 5.9% in May. Indian companies raised $29.5 billion through IPOs & FPOs during the first half of 2024. More than double compared to last year: LSEG India. Indian Railways will manufacture 10,000 non-AC coaches over the next 2 financial years to increase the number of non-AC coaches by 22%. Sales of telecom equipment under the PLI scheme have crossed Rs 50,000 cr. In this, exports were of around Rs 10,500 cr. Indians in Qatar will now be able to make QR-based UPI payments. NPCI has signed an agreement with Qatar National Bank to facilitate this. Inflows into equity mutual funds rose 17% to Rs 40,608 cr in June (vs Rs 34,697 cr in May). Debt funds saw an outflow of Rs 1.07 lakh cr. Maximum outflows were recorded in liquid funds. India’s employment growth rate stood at 6% (provisional data) in the financial year 2023-24 (vs 3.2% in 2022-23): RBI. The Indian government will reopen the application window for the PLI scheme for white goods, such as ACs and LED lights, for 90 days from 15 July.

Question 1: When the price or value of something falls, it is called ___ ? -Deflation -Money fall -Depreciation Question 2: Companies can report the depreciation of their assets to the authorities to reduce the tax charges on them. -True -False Question 3: Real estate prices always appreciate irrespective of the market conditions and their area. -True -False Question 4: Buying jewellery can also have _____ charges that do not hold any investment value. Only the metal value can appreciate over time. -Extracting -Making -Storing Question 5: Some assets hold value not in terms of their prices, but in terms of their usefulness. Like a family car can have great utility over years while it's technically a depreciating asset. -True -False Answers: Q1: Depreciation Q2: True Q3: False Q4: Making Q5: True

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Certainly! The relationship between soil, water, and plants is crucial for sustainable agriculture and successful crop production. Let's explore some key aspects of soil-plant-water interactions: 1. Soil Properties and Water Holding Capacity: - Soil texture, structure, and organic matter significantly influence water holding capacity. - Texture refers to the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay in the soil. Sandy soils have larger particles and drain water quickly, while clayey soils retain water more effectively. - Soil structure affects root penetration and water movement. Well-structured soils allow better water infiltration and root growth. - Organic matter improves soil structure and enhances water retention. 2. Forms of Soil Water: - Adhesion water is strongly absorbed and immobile, making it unavailable to plants. - Gravitational water flows rapidly downward due to gravity. - Cohesion water is intermediate and essential for plant growth. Plants wilt when soil water becomes too immobile to meet their transpiration needs. - Capillary forces influence lateral water movement within the soil. 3. Tensions and Water Extraction: - Water held in pores by capillary storage or adsorption has specific tensions. - As soil dries, these tensions increase. Plants can extract water more easily when held at lower tensions. 4. Water Movement: - Water moves from regions of higher-energy water to lower-energy water, similar to water cascading over a dam. - Darcy's equation states that doubling the distance of water movement through soil halves the water flow. - Unsaturated flow occurs as water moves slowly through the underlying drier soil. 5. Availability for Plant Growth: - Soil water constants determine whether water is available for plant growth. - Plants wilt when water movement to roots is too slow to meet their water demand. In summary, understanding soil-water-plant relationships is essential for sustainable agriculture and optimizing crop productivity. 🌱💧

India’s palm oil imports stood at their highest level since Dec after a 3% rise in June from the previous month: SEA.