19 Feb 2022. Introduction: A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of bent-toed gecko or lizard, from Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Highlights: The new species of Gecko or lizard belongs to the family of Cyrtodactylus exercitus (‘exercitus’ means army, in Latin). It has been named to honour the valour of Indian […]

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18 Feb 2022. Introduction: India’s new green hydrogen policy was unveiled, promising cheaper renewable energy, a 25-year fee waiver for inter-state power transmission for projects completed before June 2025, land in renewable energy parks, and mega manufacturing zones to help local industries move away from fossil fuels. Overview: The policy aims to boost green hydrogen […]

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18 Feb 2022. Introduction: Recently, researchers traced the tectonic evolution of “Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR)” which is a geodynamic feature in western Indian Ocean. Highlights: The tectonic evolution can help in reconstruct the original Gondwanaland fracture. This feature led to present-day configuration of continents, continental fragments, as well as formation of ocean basins in the […]

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17 Feb 2022 Introduction: While India’s solar power capacity is increasing, the country does not have a proper policy on managing the waste that is being generated from solar panels and its manufacturing process. Main Concern: Currently, India considers solar waste as a part of its generated electronic waste and thus doesn’t account for it […]

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