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  Prelims Booster: Greenlash : What is Greenlash? The attempts to impose a new climate change agenda triggered the so-called "greenlash" within western societies. What will be impact of greenlash?

Question - 1 Emerging technologies and farm innovations have the potential to be game changer in ensuring food security for all. Discuss. Body: You may incorporate some of the following points in the body of your answer: — According to a new World Economic Forum report, the agriculture sector in India can be transformed by promoting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. — Agriculture and related industries are critical to the Indian economy. The Indian government has promoted technology-enabled sustainable farming, including natural, regenerative, and organic systems, during its G20 presidency. — Although India has achieved food security by producing 330 MT of food grains, demand for coarse cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and vegetables remains unsatisfied. Furthermore, they are out of reach for a large proportion of the population, resulting in a high proportion of the under/malnourished population, as well as a significant percentage of child wasting (19...

  If you're new to meditation, it's important to be patient, consistent, and kind to yourself.  Make sure to start slow, get comfortable, and find the meditation practice that's right for you.  Try to build a habit of meditation — even just a few minutes a day can bring health benefits.    Meditation may help boost your health, improve your mood, and increase feelings of connection with those around you. But for beginners, it might seem daunting to navigate. There are plenty of reasons why meditation for beginners can seem off-putting. Sometimes the meditation-curious never get started. Other times, they throw in the towel too soon. Here are a few common thoughts that might be preventing you from meditating and why they're just myths: Meditation is not something people like me do.  Anyone can meditate. In fact, many  business leaders  meditate in order to keep their minds clear, improve productivity, and be better leaders for their companies....