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GSLV MkIII to make commercial foray by launching 36 satellites on Oct 23 Subject : Science and Technology Context- INDIAN SPACE Research Organisation’s heaviest rocket, GSLV Mk-III, is set to launch 36 satellites of the One Web communication constellation from the country’s only spaceport at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on October 23. With this, […]
India’s green push for second-generation bioethanol Why 2G bioethanol? Ethanol-blended petrol is regarded as one of the most acceptable alternative fuel blends for transportation; however, the use of molasses and broken grains for its production raises the question of food vs fuel. Second-generation (2G) bioethanol could help to secure long-term sustainability with improved economics for […]
NGT slaps Rs 500-cr fine on Karnataka govt for failing to protect Bengaluru lake- Subject: Environment Context- THE NATIONAL Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 10 imposed an environmental compensation of Rs 500 crore on Karnataka for its failure in maintaining and taking steps to restore Chandapura lake. The NGT directed the state government […]
Organic fertiliser: A must for the next green revolution Subject :Environment Context- India’s growth story on the path of economic reforms has transformed the country into one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The central government has announced schemes worth crores for various sectors. Similar steps need to be undertaken for the […]
Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming Subject: Geography Context- Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming, according to a recent study. What the study has found- The islands are protected from an otherwise warming Pacific Ocean by a cold, eastward equatorial ocean current. And this current has […]
Eating right, for the environment: WWF’s diet chart to help curb climate change, biodiversity loss Subject: Environment Context- Cutting down on meat consumption can reduce global greenhouse gas emissions is well known. But global non-profit World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) says much more is needed to slow climate change and biodiversity loss. […]
We need a forest-led COP27 Subject: Environment Context– A study published in the journal Science said earth may have already passed through five dangerous tipping points due to the 1.1°C of global heating caused by humanity to date. Technology has become a survival strategy for our species, but the degree of techno-determinism that […]
Power Ministry opposes G7’s plan of energy transition talks with India Subject: Economy Context– The G7 nations’ plan of persuading India to start negotiations on a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), an initiative of the rich nations to accelerate phasing out of coal and reducing emissions has hit a road-block. The Power Ministry […]
Non-deliverable forward (NDF) Subject: Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India is asking local banks to not build additional positions in the non-deliverable forward (NDF) market to arrest the rupee’s slide Details: In addition to the traditional instruments like forward and swap contracts, the Reserve Bank has facilitated increased availability of derivative instruments […]
Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Subject: Economy Context: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) said that the Advertising code applies to trademarks, too. Details: It aims to protect consumers from misleading claims made by companies with descriptive trademarks which may be false and dishonest. For instance, a descriptive mark –‘All Wool” […]