Source- This post on Solar Paraboloid Technology has been created based on the article “Solar paraboloid technology – The next frontier in renewable energy” published in “Economic Times” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Solar paraboloid technology stands out as a promising transformative solution with the world urgently moving towards renewable energy, About Solar… Continue reading Solar Paraboloid Technology
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India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative
Source– This post on India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative has been created based on the article “On the way: Production of Bitumen using biomass” published in “Economic Times” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? India is planning to initiate large-scale production of bio-bitumen derived from biomass or agricultural waste. About India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative i) India… Continue reading India’s Bio-Bitumen Initiative
Kutch Ajrakh
Source- The post on Kutch Ajrakh is based on the article “Ajrakh from Kutch gets GI” published in “Economic times” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh‘, were bestowed the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate by the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM). This art form… Continue reading Kutch Ajrakh
New corporate governance charter for startups
Source-This post on New corporate governance charter for startups is based on the article “CII brings out new corporate governance charter for startups” published in “The Economic times” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched a corporate governance charter for startups. About corporate governance charter for… Continue reading New corporate governance charter for startups
Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister” published in The Economic Times on 16th July 2023 What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has addressed the 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Mechanism meeting. What is… Continue reading Peace and prosperity in Mekong region play pivotal role in India’s Act East policy, says External Affairs Minister
What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?
Source: The post is based on the article “What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?” published in The Economic Times on 8th April 2023. What is the News? A phenomenon of social withdrawal known as Hikikomori is spreading rapidly in Japan. What is Hikikomori? It is a term used to describe people who have withdrawn from… Continue reading What’s Hikikomori? Why 15 lakh Japanese are living in isolation?
Following lithium in J&K, large deposits of 15 rare earth elements found in Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Following lithium in J&K, large deposits of 15 rare earth elements found in Andhra Pradesh” published in The Economic Times on 4th April 2023. What is the News? Scientists have found large deposits of 15 rare earth elements (REE) in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. About REE in Andhra Pradesh Scientists… Continue reading Following lithium in J&K, large deposits of 15 rare earth elements found in Andhra Pradesh
Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?” published in The Economic Times on 9th July 2022. What is the News? States in the US were hit by a storm system called a Derecho storm. As the storm hit these… Continue reading Explained: What is a derecho, a storm that turned the sky green in the US?