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Green Hydrogen as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels
Green hydrogen is the new buzz in the energy sector as countries aim to achieve their carbon neutrality goals. Unlike traditional hydrogen, green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower. The production of green hydrogen has gained immense importance in recent years, and this article will delve into what green hydrogen is, its importance, and how it can revolutionize the energy sector. IntroductionThe world is moving towards a low-carbon future, and green hydrogen is at the forefront of this change. Green hydrogen is being hailed as a clean and susta
A Global Repository of Indias Digital Initiative
India's digital initiative has taken the world by storm, creating a vast repository of information and resources that are accessible to anyone, anywhere. From e-governance to e-commerce, the country has made tremendous strides in digitization, revolutionizing the way people live, work, and interact with each other. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of India's digital initiative and how it has impacted the world. IntroductionIn recent years, India has emerged as a global leader in the digital space. With the government's push towards digitization and the rise of startups and
G20 Presidency and its Perspective in the Indian Context
The G20 is a group of the world's largest economies that come together to discuss global economic issues. It was formed in 1999, and its members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union. This article will discuss the G20 presidency and its perspective in the Indian context. IntroductionIndia assumed the G20 presidency for the first time in 2023. It is an opportunity for India to showcase its diplomatic skills
Climate Change Conference (COP 27)
Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues of our time. It has far-reaching and long-lasting impacts on the environment, society, and the economy. The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) is a key forum for international cooperation on this issue. COP-27, which was held in Egypt in 2022, is expected to be a critical moment in the fight against climate change. In this article, we will explore what to expect at COP-27, why it matters, and the challenges that must be addressed to effectively address climate change. What is COP-27?COP-27 is the 27th annual conference
India Rankings 2022 of Higher Educational Institutes
The Union Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2022. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), launched in November 2015 by the Ministry of Education, was used for this edition as well as for the past six editions of India Rankings released for the years 2016 to 2022. Five broad categories of parameters identified in the NIRF and their weightage on a scale of 10 are given below: Teaching, Learning & ResourcesResearch and Professional PracticeGraduation OutcomesOutreach and InclusivityPerception While
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative aiming at promoting open networks for all aspects of the exchange of goods and services over digital or electronic networks. ONDC is to be based on open-sourced methodology, using open specifications and open network protocols independent of any specific platform. The foundations of ONDC are to be open protocols for all aspects in the entire chain of activities in the exchange of goods and services, similar to hypertext transfer protocol for information exchange over the internet, simple mail transfer protocol for the exchange of emails
Highlights of the Union Budget 2022
The union budget seeks to complement macroeconomics level growth with a focus on microeconomic level all-inclusive welfare. the union minister for finance and corporate affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the union budget 2022-23 in parliament. The key highlights of the budget are as follows: PART A India's economic growth is estimated at 9.2% to be the highest among all large economies.60Lakh new jobs to be created under the productivity linked incentive scheme in 14 sectors.PLI Schemes have the potential to create an additional production of RS.30 lakh crore. Entering Amrit Kaal, the
Forbes India Top 100 Rich List 2021
The 100 Richest Indians in 2021 saw their cumulative wealth increase to $775 billion, adding $257 billion—a 50 percent gain—from 2020. This comes at a time when the country is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic which led the benchmark BSE Sensex to rise 52 percent in the year. Complementing this year of growth, more than 80 percent of members in the list saw an increase in their fortunes, with 61 billionaires adding $1 billion or more to their wealth. With a net worth of $92.7 billion, owner and chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani tops the list, adding $4 billion to his wealth
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India 2021
UNESCO Indian Cultural Heritage Sites 2021Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh (1983): Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city.Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra (1983): The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6t
Ebola virus disease
Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness affecting humans and other primates. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals (such as fruit bats, porcupines, and non-human primates) and then spreads in the human population through direct contact with the blood, secretions, organs, or other bodily fluids of infected people, and with surfaces and materials (e.g. bedding, clothing) contaminated with these fluids. The average EVD case fatality rate is around 50%. Case fatality rates have varied from 25% to 90% in past outbreaks.
Career Scope in Comparative literature
Comparative literature is an interdisciplinary field that studies literature from different countries, cultures, and languages. This field offers various career opportunities, and its scope is not limited to just academia. Comparative literature graduates can work in a variety of fields, including p →
Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
Foundation Date: December 8, 1991 Headquarters: The Republic of Belarus Executive Secretaries: Sergei Lebedev Member Countries: 12 Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was established on December 8, 1991, and the leaders of the Republic of Belarus, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine signed an a →
What is Bitcoin?
In 2009, an unknown programmer by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto put forward a whitepaper that proposed a creation of new form of digital currency - cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency functions the same way as regular currencies do in that its used as a means of exchange, unit of account and a store of va →
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Headquarter: New Delhi Function and Objective of the Organization: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food-related issues in various Ministries →
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