From a new study showing plants emit sounds similar to ‘human beings’ when under stress to World Bank estimating India’s GDP for fiscal year 2024, read on to know more about the latest trending news updates in our April 4 news roundup.
World Bank estimates India’s GDP to be 6.3% for FY24.
The World Bank has estimated India’s GDP for Financial Year 2024 to be at 6.3%. This is a cut-down from its earlier estimate where it put India’s estimated growth rate for this fiscal year at 6.6%. As per the World Bank report, the limited growth rate is owing to slower consumptions growth and several external factors.
Himalayan glaciers undergoing massive mass loss, finds study
Between 2000 and 2022, Greater Himalayas have witnessed a significant mass loss that is associated with lake-terminating glaciers and has hence gone under the radar. But a new study published in Nature journal has shed light on the issue, reporting that reports of mass loss in Greater Himalayas going underestimated by 2.1% to 6.5%.
Donald Trump to appear before Manhattan Court to face criminal charges
Becoming the first Ex-President of the United States to face criminal charges, Donald Trump will be appearing before a Manhattan Court regarding the ongoing ‘hush money’ case. After the hearing, Trump is expected to address his supporters on Tuesday night.
Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu handed 4-year ban for failing dope test
Indian weightlifter Sanjita Chanu, who is a two-time Commonwealth Games champion has been handed a 4-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). This ban has come on the back of a doping test she failed last year, in which she had tested positive for a prohibited anabolic steroid.
Plants under stress emit sounds similar to “human-speech”, finds study
A team of researchers have found that plants under stress emit a sound that is similar to human speech. Furthermore, the reason why we are unable to hear the sound is because it is emitted at a much higher frequency than what humans are capable of hearing.
Finland becomes 31st member of NATO
In what is being termed as a historic shift in strategy amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Finland has become the 31st member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). It has become possible after the Turkish parliament voted in favor of Finland, helping them clear the last hurdle to NATO membership.
Australia bans TikTok on government devices
Following on the footsteps of New Zealand, Australia has also decided to ban TikTok on devices issued by the federal government. The decision to ban the Chinese-owned app will come into effect as soon as practicably possible.
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