Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write in brief about the benefits of natural gas and issues with coal. Also write some negative aspects of natural gas and benefits of coal. Conclusion: Give a way forward. An effective way to decrease the threat of global warming is to cut the use of polluting sources of energy like coal. As… Continue reading [Answered] Is India’s ambition to phase out coal-based power generation and switch to natural gas-based energy production, viable? Discuss
[Answered] Tobacco is not just a bane to human health, but also to the environment. Discuss and suggest remedial measures for reducing the usage of Tobacco.
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write in brief about how tobacco harms both human health and environment. Write some remedial measures for reducing the usage of Tobacco. Conclusion: Give some suggestions. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey by WHO, estimated that 28.6% of all adults in India used tobacco in 2016-2017, second only to China. The survey reports 42.4%… Continue reading [Answered] Tobacco is not just a bane to human health, but also to the environment. Discuss and suggest remedial measures for reducing the usage of Tobacco.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 6th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 6th, 2022
Explained: What is D2M technology, and how could it change your mobile behaviour?
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) and Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a ‘Direct-to-Mobile’(D2M) Broadcasting technology. This technology allows to broadcast video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without needing an active internet connection. What is Direct-to-Mobile(D2M) Broadcasting Technology? The technology is based on the convergence of… Continue reading Explained: What is D2M technology, and how could it change your mobile behaviour?
PM launches global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment- LiFE Movement
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched a global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment – LiFE Movement’. What is Lifestyle for the Environment – LiFE Movement? The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime Minister during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021. Aim:… Continue reading PM launches global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment- LiFE Movement
World’s first fishing cat census done in Chilika
What is the News? The World’s First Fishing Cat Census has been conducted at Chilika Lake. About World’s First Fishing Cat Census Conducted by: Chilika Development Authority(CDA) in collaboration with The Fishing Cat Project(TFCP). Significance: This is the world’s first population estimation of the fishing cat, which has been conducted outside the protected area network.… Continue reading World’s first fishing cat census done in Chilika
India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending ahead of schedule
What is the News? At the Save the Soil movement event, the Prime Minister said that the Government of India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending in petrol five months ahead of schedule. What is the Save Soil Movement? Save Soil Movement is a global movement to increase awareness about deteriorating soil health… Continue reading India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending ahead of schedule
The status of eVTOL: soon to be reality?
What is the News? The Union Civil Aviation Minister has said that the Government of India is exploring the possibility of inviting manufacturers of Electric Vertical Take off and Landing(eVTOL) aircraft to set up base in India. What is Electric Vertical Take off and Landing(eVTOL) Aircraft? eVTOL Aircraft is one that uses electric power to… Continue reading The status of eVTOL: soon to be reality?
State of Environment Report 2022: Rivers facing heavy pollution:CSE
What is the News? The State of Environment Report 2022 has been released. What is the State of Environment Report 2022? Released by: Center for Science and Environment (CSE). Purpose: The report is an annual compendium of environment-development data and is derived from public sources. What are the key findings of the report? Heavy Pollution… Continue reading State of Environment Report 2022: Rivers facing heavy pollution:CSE
How to keep inflation under control
News: Recently, the GDP growth of India has been pegged at 8.7% for the fiscal year 2021-22. It seems the economy is largely out of the shadow of Covid-19. But both GDP growth and inflation are likely to be in the range of 6.5 to 7.5 per cent in 2022-23 if bold and innovative steps… Continue reading How to keep inflation under control
