What is the News? Bustard Specialist Group (BSG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature has written to the Assam government on the urgent need to prevent land-use changes at Kokilabari Seed Farm in the state to protect Bengal floricans and other species. About Kokilabari Seed Farm Kokilabari Seed Farm is located in Assam.… Continue reading Development projects threaten Bengal florican habitat in Assam
IIT-Madras researchers design white light emitters for LED applications
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have successfully developed a white light emitter for use in LEDs. What is LED (Light-Emitting Diodes)? A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits light when an electric current is passed through it. How do LEDs emit white light? Conventional… Continue reading IIT-Madras researchers design white light emitters for LED applications
International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri
What is the News? The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member. Currently, India is an associate member of IEA. What will happen if India accepts the proposal of IEA? If India accepts the proposal of IEA, then India needs to raise its strategic oil… Continue reading International Energy Agency invites India to become full-time member: Hardeep Singh Puri
Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries
Source: This post is based on the article “Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries” published in TOI on 14th October 2021. What is the News? The Climate Transparency Report 2021 has been released. What is the Climate Transparency Report? The Climate Transparency Report is the world’s most comprehensive annual review of G20 countries’… Continue reading Emissions climbing to pre-pandemic levels in G20 countries
Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
What is the News? The Prime Minister will be visiting Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate the Kushinagar international airport. What is the historical significance of Kushinagar? Kushinagar is an International Buddhist Pilgrimage Centre where Buddhists believe Gautama Buddha delivered his last sermon and attained ‘Mahaparinirvana’ or salvation. Kushinagar is also identified with Kushinara, capital of the… Continue reading Kushinagar connect to Sri Lanka
NITI Aayog Launches Geospatial Energy Map of India
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India. About Geospatial Energy Map of India Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Objective Firstly, to provide a holistic picture of all energy resources of the country. This will enable visualisation of energy installations such as… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Geospatial Energy Map of India
Delhi company bags ‘Eco Oscar’ for clean-air technology
What is the News? Delhi-based company Takachar is one among five winners of the first-ever Earth shot Prize, also called “Eco Oscar”. They won the prize in the “Clean Our Air” category for their technology to create fuel, fertiliser and other speciality chemicals from agricultural waste. What is the Earth shot Prize? Earthshot Prize is… Continue reading Delhi company bags ‘Eco Oscar’ for clean-air technology
[Yojana October Summary] Energy Security: Nuclear Power – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Energy is the engine for economic growth and when the country moves ahead on the path of development, it is necessary to utilize every energy resource available in the country, especially nuclear power. Currently, the world is dependent on fossil fuels to match the huge amount of energy consumption across… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Energy Security: Nuclear Power – Explained, pointwise
India and the new Quad in West Asia
Synopsis: With the new opportunities, India should also prepare for the risks the new Quad (West Asia) will offer. Introduction Trump administration and the Abrahamic accord eased the relations between Israel and UAE. With the proposed Quadrilateral Alliance of India-USA-UAE-Israel and Indian foreign ministries visiting Israel, India would now enter into the high stakes game of… Continue reading India and the new Quad in West Asia
A shadow foreign policy for the first time
Synopsis: A new research paper has emerged which offers some directions for alternatives to India’s foreign policy. Introduction For the first time, a document has emerged from the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) named ‘India’s Path to Power: Strategy in a world adrift’. It is authored by eight well-known strategists and thinkers and provides foreign… Continue reading A shadow foreign policy for the first time
