Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) CDR refers to deliberate interventions to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it durably, with the aim of reducing global greenhouse gas concentrations. Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Geological Storage Machines capture CO₂ from …
The Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the first-ever Technical Guidelines on Floodplain Zoning 2025. These aim to steer states toward non-structural measures to reduce flood-related risks. Floodplain Classification & Usage Restrictions The guidelines …
Authority Involved: Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), Commerce Ministry’s arm. Case: Initiated on a complaint by the Indian Steel Association. Product: Certain flat steel products (non-alloy & alloy). Issue: Sudden, sharp, and significant increase in imports → risk of …
“Lithium-ion battery recycling can touch $3.5 bn by 2030”.. India’s lithium-ion battery recycling industry has the potential to reach $3.5 billion by 2030, according to a report by ICEA (India Cellular and Electronics Association) and Accenture. Currently, India recycles only …
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC): a crucial component of global climate The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vital system of ocean currents that plays a significant role in regulating the Earth’s climate. It’s essentially a large-scale conveyer …
Violence and unrest in Manipur Manipur, a former princely state (merged with India in October 15,1949) was initially a centrally administered area, then became a Union Territory and finally, a full fledged Indian state in 1972. Manipuri History Cheitharol Kumbaba-documents …
Drought hotspots around the world 2023-2025 This report was prepared by the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Centre for the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Supported by the International Drought Resilience Alliance the report synthesises data from over 250 peer reviewed …
Answer will be posted soon: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/a-look-at-the-legacy-of-raja-ram-mohan-roy-the-father-of-modern-indian-renaissance-7929218 How to structure Give a brief intro about Raja Ram Mohan Roy Discuss the contributions of him for the betterment of Indian society. Here, try to cover as many dimensions as possible- Education, modern …
Sea levels along almost the entire Indian coast are rising faster than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the Global Climate in 2021 report. Globally, the rate of sea-level rise was 4.5 millimetre per …