Thar is a hot desert, unique to the Indian subcontinent and is characterized by high maximum temperature with large diurnal variations, scanty rainfall, extreme aridity, and intense UV radiations, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

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Often considered as wastelands, deserts are crucial for stabilization of climate. Any shift in climate change or anthropogenic activity can lead to maladaptation’s for organisms who live at the ebb of physiological extremes, loss of diversity through extirpations and ultimately an ecosystem collapse.

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This threatens the lives and livelihood of the native inhabitants, say sources from IIT Jodhpur. To address this, the Jodhpur City Knowledge and Innovation Cluster (JCKIC) has under one umbrella brought together organizations from the Engineering, Space research, Medical, Agricultural, Zoological and Forestry that have carried out focused efforts in tackling diverse aspects of the Thar desert.

IIT Jodhpur launches Thar DESIGNS – This collaboration includes unique projects that address the complex and networked issues of the desert in an integrative framework, say sources from IIT Jodhpur. Professor Mitali Mukherji spoke about Thar Designs.

Professor Mitali is head of Bioscience and Bioengineering Department at IIT Jodhpur.

Thar DESIGNS aim to disseminate knowledge and encourage participation through a citizen science approach and inculcate design thinking across the entire collaborative network, said Professor Mitali of IIT Jodhpur.

Researchers would also integrate computer vision and machine learning along with domain knowledge to infer links between environment, phenotype and genotype at geo-spatio temporal scales and identify signatures of Thar DESIGNS for early actionable intervention strategies, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

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IIT Jodhpur launches Thar DESIGNS

This knowledge generation will result in providing a ‘Desert Ecosystem Knowledge Grid’ that could foster the cycle of engineering- research-development-commercialization.

This data grid will be helpful in finding solutions for management of diseases common and endemic to desert regions, novel bioprospecting opportunities and innovative bio-inspired engineering designs, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

It could also help evolve unique strategies for ecological conservation and restoration that ensures sustained livelihood for its inhabitants.

Thar DESIGNS is also likely to propel the growth of new industry and capacity building for next-generation tech-savvy social and eco-entrepreneurs.

About IIT Jodhpur

IIT Jodhpur was established in 2008, to foster technology education and research in India.

IIT Jodhpur is committed to technological thought and action to benefit the economic development of India.

Scholarship in teaching and learning, scholarship in research and creative accomplishments and relevance to Industry are three driving forces at IIT Jodhpur.

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IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential Permanent Campus of 852 acres on National Highway 65, North-Northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

This campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics. A large parcel of the Permanent Campus (of about 182 acres) is set aside for the development of a Technology Park to strengthen institute-industry interactions.

Hence, it has established state-of-the-art laboratories for basic research and has organized its academic degree activities through Departments and its coordinated research through Centers for Technologies.

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The Union Public Service Commission, or UPSC, has declared the final results of the Engineering Service Examination, 2024, today, November 23. The UPSC ESE 2024 final result can be downloaded from the official commission portal, upsc.gov.in. The UPSC ESE 2024 scorecards have been uploaded in PDF format.

Of the 630 candidates recommended for the personality test, a total of 206 have made it to the final list. The result of UPSC ESE 2024 will be downloadable by candidates who will require login credentials, including their registration number and date of birth.

According to the government notice, Rohit Dhondge has emerged as the topper in the civil engineering exam, Munish Kumar topped the mechanical engineering exam, Rajan Kumar topped electrical engineering, and Himanshu Thapliyal topped the electronic and telecom engineering exams. Meanwhile, the UPSC ESE result 2024 of the candidate of 43 recommended candidates is provisional, said the commission.

“Appointments shall be made strictly following the extant rules and the number of vacancies available. Allotment of candidates to various Services/Posts shall be made according to ranks obtained and preference of Services expressed by them, ” the commission stated in its official notice.

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Conclusion:

UPSC ESE Result 2024 is a landmark for those 206 selected candidates in different streams of engineering. It speaks for toppers stream-wise like Rohit Dhondge, Munish Kumar, Rajan Kumar, and Himanshu Thapliyal. Results have reflected the aspirants’ hard work and commitment. The commission had clarified that the rules of appointment strictly would be followed based on ranks and applicants’ preferences. Candidates may refer to the UPSC portal for more information and the official statement. Congratulations to the candidates who have qualified.