Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), in partnership with IIT Bombay, has launched a pilot V2G project to test its feasibility in the state. Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) is a set of technologies that enable Electric Vehicles (EVs) to send stored electricity back to the power grid when they are not in use. When […]
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PETA : In News
PETA : In News The Trump administration’s recent policy changes to end animal testing are garnering support from animal rights groups like PETA. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) committed to ending abusive treatment of animals in business and society and promoting consideration of animal interests in everyday […]
Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2025
Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2025: The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2025 reveals that global merchandise trade is projected to decline by 0.2% in 2025. The WTO’s revised forecast for global merchandise trade shows a 0.2% decline in 2025. If trade tensions escalate further, especially with new tariff measures, the […]
Shinkansen Trains and Bullet Train Project
Shinkansen Trains and Bullet Train Project: Japan is set to provide India with two Shinkansen train sets (E5 and E3 series) at no cost in 2026. Shinkansen Trains (E5 Series): It has been operational since 2011. With a speed of 320 km/h, it was initially chosen for India’s first bullet train line. Known for its […]
World Heritage Day 2025
World Heritage Day 2025: World Heritage Day 2025, themed “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 years of ICOMOS Actions,” is being celebrated globally, reaffirming the need to protect cultural and natural legacies. Heritage Sites are locations officially recognized by UNESCO for possessing outstanding cultural, natural, or mixed universal value. […]
IT adoption in Aquaculture
IT adoption in Aquaculture: India’s aquaculture sector is witnessing a transformation through digital and IT-driven innovations, as highlighted by investments like the $4.5 million infusion into aquaculture tech platforms.Aquaculture refers to the controlled farming of aquatic organisms like fish, shrimp, and mollusks in freshwater or marine environments, aimed at boosting food production and exports.
Crowdfunded Bridge on Magai River
Crowdfunded Bridge on Magai River: Villagers of Kyampur Chhavni in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, crowdfunded and began building a bridge across the Magai River after waiting 58 years for government action. The residents of Kyampur Chhavni pooled money and resources to construct a 105 ft bridge after decades of administrative delays. Ravindra Yadav, a retired Army […]
DPS Wetland : Declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve
DPS Wetland : Declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve The DPS Wetland in Navi Mumbai has been officially declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve by the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board. Situated in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Spread over 30 acres, adjacent to the Thane Creek Ramsar site. DPS Lake forms part of the Thane Creek ecosystem, a […]
Taurus Missiles
Taurus Missiles: Russia warned Germany that any Ukrainian strikes using Taurus missiles would be considered direct participation in the ongoing conflict.The Taurus KEPD-350 is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile capable of precision strikes on fortified and high-value targets. Developed by jointly developed by the European missile manufacturer MBDA and Saab Bofors Dynamics (Germany and Sweden […]
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD): A study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser has recommended rolling back the 2015 order mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) installation across all coal plants. FGD installation should be mandated only for plants burning imported or high-sulphur coal (>0.5% sulfur content), not for all coal plants. Findings: 92% […]
