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Early Monsoon Onset Predicted for 2025 In a significant meteorological update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the Southwest Monsoon will likely hit the Kerala coast around May 27, 2025 , with a model error margin of ±4 days. This is earlier than the normal onset date of June 1 , marking a strong and timely beginning to the monsoon season. Monsoon Onset Trends (2020–2024) As shown in the data provided by IMD, early monsoon onsets have been recorded in 2022 and 2024 — both years seeing the monsoon arrive before the normal onset date: Year Actual Onset Date Forecast Onset Date 2020 1st June 5th June 2021 3rd June 31st May 2022 29th May 27th May 2023 8th June 4th June 2024 30th May 31st May This forecast for 2025 could make it the third early onset in six years , showcasing IMD’s increasing precision in forecasting and the shifting patterns of seasonal rainfall. Why the Kerala Onset Matters The onset of the southwest...

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre and FSSAI on Overuse of Pesticides in Food The Supreme Court of India has sought a response from the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding a plea raising concerns about the overuse of pesticides and other chemical insecticides in food crops and food items. This significant move comes as the country grapples with increasing health issues linked to the consumption of pesticide-laden foods. Bench and Ministries Involved A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, issued notices to several key ministries: - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Ministry of Agriculture - FSSAI The Petition and Its Claims The petition, filed by environmentalist and lawyer Akash Vashishtha, highlights the alarming health risks associated with the widespread use of pesticides and chemical insecticides on food crops. Vas...