Project Waterworth
Meta has introduced its world’s longest undersea cable system – Project Waterworth.
- An undersea cable system that will connect 5 continents
- Enhance connectivity between U.S., India, Brazil, South Africa
- Enhanced burial methods will be used in high-risk areas, like shallow coastal waters, to protect cable from ship anchors and other hazards
Exercise Komodo
Multilateral naval exercise Komodo started in Bali, Indonesia.
- Military exercise organized by Indonesian Navy to foster maritime cooperation among friendly nations
- Aim – Enhancing maritime interoperability and regional security cooperation.
- INS Shardul will participate in it.
World Organisation of Animal Health
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in collaboration with WOAH have set a roadmap for Public-Private Partnerships in Livestock Sector.
- An intergovernmental organisation founded to ensure transparency on global animal diseases
- HQ – Paris, France
- Membership – 183 members including India.
- It is WTO reference organisation for standards relating to animal health and zoonoses.
Loggerhead Turtles
As per a study, loggerhead turtle can learn and remember the magnetic signature of different geographic regions.
- Habitat – Subtropical and temperate waters in Atlantic, Pacific, Indian Oceans, and Mediterranean Sea.
- Marine reptiles and must come to surface to breathe air.
- Carnivores and occasionally consume plant material.
- Return to feeding sites after long migrations.
- Conservation Status – Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 – Schedule I; IUCN- Vulnerable.
Solar Dehydration Technology
IIT Kanpur develops an innovative Solar Dehydration Technology aimed at preserving agricultural produce using sustainable energy.
- A process that uses sunlight to remove moisture from the food.
- Allows farmers to preserve fruits & vegetables for longer periods through solar energy.
- Reduces wastage, increases shelf life & enhances marketability of produce.