What are Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs)?

21 March 2021. Introduction: The government of India may soon ask the auto companies in India to manufacture the passenger and commercial vehicles that run on the multiple fuel configurations with the aim of reducing the use of polluting fossil fuels and cutting down the harmful emissions. Highlights In the line, the government is actively […]

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March 21: International Day of Forests.

22 March 2021. Introduction: The International Day of Forests is observed by the United Nations on March 21. The day commemorates the green cover across the world highlighting its importance. The day was observed under the theme– “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. About International Day of Forests The international day of forest was […]

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India to conduct Radar Surveys of Himalayan Glaciers.

20 March 2021. Introduction: India has planned to conduct the airborne radar surveys in order to estimate the thickness of Himalayan glaciers. Under the plan, the pilot study will be conducted in the Lahaul – Spiti basin of the Himachal Pradesh. This proposal was initiated by the “National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR)” […]

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IIT Bombay’s Energy Swaraj Yatra Bus –Key Facts.

20 March 2021. Introduction: An innovation of IIT Bombay- Energy Swaraj Yatra Bus has been buit by Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki a professor in IIT Bombay.The Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, took his ride in the ‘Energy Swaraj Yatra’ bus to raise awareness about the solar energy. Highlights: The “Energy Swaraj Yatra” bus runs […]

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