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Plastic Pollution

In News Every year, June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day.  The day called for global solutions to combat the pandemic of plastic pollution. World Environment Day The World Environment Day, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has been held annually on June 5, since 1973. The date was chosen by the […]

Graphene to shape future

In Context The 21st century seems to become the age of graphene. About Graphene  It is a two-dimensional form (allotrope) of carbon that consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice.  Properties: It is the world’s thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material of both electricity and heat.  It conducts electricity […]

Toy Industry of India

In News India has recently turned a net exporter of toys, during 2020-21 and 2021-22, ending decades of import dominance.  Toy Sector in India  Historical Linkages: India has a rich history of toys.  The invention of toys in India took place during the Indus Valley Civilization, approximately 8,000 years ago.  The original toys comprised whistle-shaped […]

BrahMos: 25 Years of the Joint Venture

BrahMos: 25 Years of the Joint Venture Syllabus: GS 3/Defence  In News   India-Russia defence Joint Venture BrahMos Aerospace has embarked on a glorious milestone as it completed  25 years. About BrahMos  It is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.  The missile derives its name from the […]

A Way Out of the Coal Trap

A Way Out of the Coal Trap Syllabus: GS3/ Conservation/Environmental Pollution & Degradation In Context It seems the government is contemplating a ban on setting up new coal-based power stations.  Coal In India  About: Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country’s energy needs. The […]

Gearing up for Renewable Energy Push

In Context The government has recently invited bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years. About renewable &  non-renewable resources of energy Renewable energy: Renewable energy is energy derived from natural sources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Sunlight and wind, for example, are […]

New climate change report & review of Paris targets

In News The State of the Global Climate 2022 report has been released by the World Meteorological Organization. More about the report About: It focuses on key climate indicators:  greenhouse gases, temperatures, sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification, sea ice and glaciers. It also highlights the impacts of climate change and extreme weather. Greenhouse […]

India’s Quantum Mission

In News India’s National Quantum Mission could be a game changer in multiple sectors, from defence, energy, and environment to healthcare and civil applications. About Quantum Technology  About: It is based on the principles of Quantum mechanics developed in the early 20th century to describe nature at the scale of atoms and elementary particles.  Scientists […]

Managing India’s food and beverages Inflation

In News India needs to focus on cereal and milk inflation, both of which have high weights in CPI. About the Inflation Responsibility & objective: In India, the RBI is entrusted with the responsibility of devising monetary policy with the primary objective of maintaining price stability while keeping in mind the objective of growth. About […]