Context According to the Australian Space Agency, recently found object on Australian shore has been confirmed to be the debris of an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. ISRO has agreed with the assessment, saying the debris could be from one of Read More …
Day: August 2, 2023
Ecosystem of hybrid EVs
Context As India is looking forward to increase its renewable energy dependence and following sustainable path of clean energy, the fraction of renewable sources in the power generation mix, and availability of fast-charging infrastructure are still less than ideal. The hybrid Read More …
Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS)
Context: The Government of Odisha has notified three Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) i.e. Mandasaru Hills, Mahendragiri Hills and Gandhamardan Hills. About Biodiversity Heritage Sites: The ‘Biodiversity Heritage Sites’ are unique ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the following components: Richness Read More …
Undisposed toxic waste at Bhopal disaster site
Context According to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) submitted to the National Green tribunal (NGT), 337 metric tonnes (MT) of hazardous waste stored on the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) premises — the site of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy is yet to be disposed of. Read More …