Locust attack
Moroccan Locust Attack in Afghanistan
The recent outbreak of the Moroccan locust in Afghanistan has raised concerns about the country’s wheat production and food security. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that the large-scale infestation across eight provinces could result in significant economic ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
How different is modern method from the traditional method of locust control?
Desert locust attack had been a lifelong problem for farmers residing in subcontinent primarily in India, and Pakistan. Traditionally, when technology was not developed, the farmers used to destroy the breeding ground itself, if any left from this, they use ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
FAO issues Locust alert to India
On July 5, 2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of United Nations issued locust alert for India. According to the organization, India should remain on “high alert” for the next four weeks. Highlights India is currently under the worst ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Indian Air Force develops Airborne Locust Control System
The Indian Air Force has developed an airborne locust control system that can be integrated with Mi-17 helicopters. Highlights The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare has signed an agreement with the UK firm to modify Mi-17 helicopters to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Make in India: Locust Control Sprayer
The trials of Locust Control ULV sprayer under Make in India initiative were conducted in Ajmer and Bikaner and were successful. The trials were conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare. Highlights According to the United Nations, India ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Pakistan skips crucial talks with India to tackle locust attacks
Pakistan did not attend the crucial meeting with India to tackle the recent locust attacks that caused a huge damage to crops in both the countries. The Pakistan foreign office had earlier stated that Pakistan and India are cooperating with ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Pakistan declares national emergency to counter the attack of locust swarms
Pakistan has recently witnessed its worst locust attack ever in decades and has declared national emergency for tackling their attack. The insects are reported to have destroyed crops on a large scale in Punjab, the main agricultural region of the ..
Worst Locust Attack in 60 years in Rajasthan
Crops across 10 districts with an area of approx 3.6 lakh hectares in the western region of Rajasthan have been damaged due to the continuous and the worst locust attack in the last 60 years. Despite the efforts of the ..