More than 47,000 people have died in Turkey as a result of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on February 6 and its aftershocks, leaving millions without a place to live. Only two weeks after the area was hit by a massive earthquake, another earthquake slammed the border region of TurkeyRead More →
The Government of India has taken several steps to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, with the aim of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and improving air quality. Here are some of the key initiatives: Overall, the Government of India’s initiatives towards electric vehicles are aimedRead More →
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems due to their high energy density, low self-discharge rate, and long cycle life. However, they also have some disadvantages. Advantages of Lithium-ion batteries: Disadvantages of Lithium-ion batteries:Read More →
ONGC has unveiled a key offshore gas discovery in the prolific Mumbai basin off the country’s west coast. The discovery was made on block MB-OSHP-2017/1, which was awarded to ONGC as a part of India’s open acreage and licensing round (OALP). MB-OSHP-2017/1 is an oil and gas exploration block locatedRead More →
The Pulwama attack was a terrorist attack that took place on February 14, 2019, in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. A convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was targeted by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber, who rammed an explosive-laden car intoRead More →
Introduction Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India, that showcases the latest in aviation technology and provides a platform for international aviation companies to network and exhibit their products. The event typically features a combination of aerial displays, static aircraft displays, and conferencesRead More →
Government of India maps land blocks both in rural and urban areas by using Drone technology and CORS Technology (continuously operating reference station). Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS) is an infrastructure that can solve the problem of accuracy and real-time data acquisition. Looking at the importance and usefulness of this technology, the SurveyRead More →
About Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) NSG is a multinational body concerned with reducing nuclear proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of materials that may be used for development of nuclear weapons. It was set up in 1974 as a reaction to India’s first successful nuclear tests conducted on 18Read More →
International Solar Alliance (ISA) was established by the Paris Declaration as an alliance dedicated to promotion of solar energy among its member countries. The ISA Framework Agreement entered into force in December 2017 making ISA formally treaty based International Intergovernmental Organization with its headquarter in Gurugram, India. As of nowRead More →
It is a scheme implemented by the Health Ministry to provide free health check-ups to pregnant women at government health centres and hospitals in both rural and urban areas. Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) program aims to provide pregnant ladies free ante-natal services (ANC) and other required necessary treatmentsRead More →