The State Of The Climate In Asia 2023: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled “The State of the Climate in Asia 2023,” which sheds light on the alarming impact of climate change. The report highlights the severe consequences of extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and environmental changes in the Asian continent. […]
Tag: 27th Apr 2024
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) On Plastic Pollution
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) On Plastic Pollution: The fourth session of the INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), opened in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The resolution requested the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop […]
Gender Gap In Indian STEM Faculties
Gender Gap In Indian STEM Faculties: A significant gender gap exists in Indian STEM(science, technology, engineering, and math) faculties, with a BiasWatchIndia study revealing that only 13.5% of faculty members across 98 universities and institutes are women. This underrepresentation is more prominent in India compared to countries like the US and UK. Gender Gap in […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comprising primarily Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease has been on the rise globally. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Two main forms of IBD: Crohn’s disease: It can affect any part of the digestive tract, from […]
Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery
Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery: Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a high-energy, high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of charging in seconds. This breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the energy storage industry and provide a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Sodium is over 500 times more abundant than lithium, making it […]
Green Financing
Green Financing: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document on Earth Day to address India’s growing need for green financing. The strategy aims to mobilize resources for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience projects in the country. India requires approximately $170 billion annually to reach a cumulative […]
India’s 1st Multipurpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project
India’s 1st Multipurpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project: SJVN Limited inaugurates India’s 1st Multipurpose Green Hydrogen Pilot ProjectS: Geeta Kapur, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of SJVN Limited(formerly known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) inaugurated India’s 1st multipurpose(combined Heat and Power) green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 megawatt (MW) Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in […]
Annual Growth To Harness Demographic Dividend: RBI’s Report
Annual Growth To Harness Demographic Dividend: RBI’s Report According to the recent report, the Indian economy must grow at a rate of 8-10% per annum over the next decade to reap the benefits of its demographic dividend. The RBI emphasizes that India’s developmental strategy for the coming decades should focus on maximizing the contribution of […]
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge 2024 Awards
NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge 2024 Awards: Indian students bag NASA awards for Human Exploration Rover Challenge Indian student teams from the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) area and Mumbai (Maharashtra) have won awards from NASA‘s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) 30th Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) 2024. The Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology […]
