Energy Future
Energy System Vulnerability To Climatic Shocks
Cyclone Sidr had hit Bangladesh on November 15, 2007 and caused the deaths of around 3400 people. The cyclone also led to one of the largest blackouts ever recorded. Such events underline not only the vulnerability of densely populated coastal areas to natural shocks but also more specifically the vulnerability of key lifeline infrastructure. In this article, Jun Rentschler and Omotola Adeoye summarize existing data sources and research to illustrate the vulnerability of power systems to natural shocks.
8 min |
October - December 2020
Shaikshanik Sandarbh
प्रतिबिम्ब: वास्तविक या आभासी?
मुझे झे हमेशा से अपने वैज्ञानिक मिज़ाज पर गर्व रहा है मैं हर चीज़ पर सवाल उठाती हूँ, और किसी कथन को स्वीकार करने से पहले खुद आज़माकर देखना चाहती हूँ। और जिन चीज़ों को मैं अन्य लोगों के अन्धविश्वास मानती हूँ, उन्हें मैं काफी बेरहमी से खारिज करती हूँ।
1 min |
September - October 2020
Shaikshanik Sandarbh
अजगर की शरीर-क्रिया की समझ के फायदे
24 दिसम्बर को भरतपुर के केवलादेव नेशनल पार्क में प्रवेश लेते हुए सुबह के साढ़े ग्यारह बज रहे थे। इसके बावजूद सूर्य नदारद था। घने कोहरे के कारण चेन्नई से आई छह सदस्यीय फोटोग्राफर्स की एक टीम, पक्षियों के फोटो खींचने की बजाय अपना समय गप्पे मारने में लगा रही थी।
1 min |
September - October 2020
Shaikshanik Sandarbh
छोटे, फिर भी महान: विश्वव्यापी बैक्टीरिया
मानव चाहे जितना विध्वंस करे और चाहे पृथ्वी पर से अपने वंश को ही खत्म कर दे, फिर भी संसार के असली मालिक बैक्टीरिया के साम्राज्य को कोई हानि नहीं पहुंचेगी।
1 min |
September - October 2020
Shaikshanik Sandarbh
फूलों का खिलना और मुरझाना
फूलों की आयु या दीर्घायु को समय के अनुरूप परिभाषित किया जा सकता है। इस अन्तराल में फूल खुला और कार्यात्मक रहता है, और पौधों की प्रजनन सफलता के लिए यह एक महत्वपूर्ण विशेषता है क्योंकि यह सीधे परागण प्रक्रिया के लिए उपलब्ध समय को निर्धारित करता है, और इस प्रकार, परागकण के वितरण में सहायक है।
1 min |
September - October 2020
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WORLD BANK SIGNS $105 MILLION PROJECT TO IMPROVE WATERWAYS IN WEST BENGAL
The Government of India, the Government of West Bengal and the World Bank today signed a $105 million project to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal.
3 min |
February 2021
GK Latest
MORTH NOTIFIES RULES FOR FACILITATING RENEWAL OF INTERNATIONAL DRIVING LICENCE WHILE TRAVELLING ABROAD
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification on 7th Jan 2021 to facilitate the issuance of an International Driving Permit (IDP) for Indian citizens whose IDP has expired while they are abroad.
1 min |
February 2021
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PM MODI DEDICATES KOCHI MANGALURU NATURAL GAS PIPELINE TO THE NATION
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Kochi Mangaluru Natural Gas Pipeline to the Nation through a video conference.
4 min |
February 2021
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Memorandum of Understanding between POI FEB, Russian Academy of Sciences and CSIRNIO/NGRI
V.I. IlIchev Pacific Oceanological Institute (POI), Russia along with CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa & CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Marine Sciences and Technology.
1 min |
February 2021
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HIMACHAL PRADESH CELEBRATES ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE STATEHOOD DAY
Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its golden jubilee statehood day across the state today. It was on this day in 1971 Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India.
1 min |
February 2021
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ISRO IN COLLABORATION WITH PRIVATE SECTOR WILL BOOST “ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT”: DR JITENDRA SINGH
Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh stated today that ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) in collaboration with private sector will boost “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
2 min |
February 2021
GK Latest
Government announces 23rd January to be celebrated as “PARAKRAM DIWAS' every year
Government of India has decided to celebrate the 125th Birth Anniversary year of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in a befitting manner at the national and international level, beginning from 23rd January 2021.
1 min |
February 2021
GK Latest
EASE OF DOING BUSINESS WITH RAILWAY GETS A SOLID BOOST
Indian Railways is the backbone of the country's logistics sector.
6 min |
February 2021
GK Latest
CENTRE DECIDES TO FORM COMMITTEE TO PROTECT LANGUAGE, CULTURE & LAND OF LADAKH
Centre has decided to form a committee to protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh and ensuring citizen's participation in the Union Territory's development.
1 min |
February 2021
GK Latest
BIMSTEC REGION HAS HUGE PROSPECTS FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION- BANGLADESH STATE FOREIGN MINISTER
The BIMSTEC region has huge prospects for economic cooperation much of which still remains unexplored and unexploited.
1 min |
February 2021
Femina
All About Education Loans
The pandemic posed an issue with the securing and repayment of education loans. Navneet Dubey suggests ways you can apply for a student loan or repay one
4 min |
December 2020
GK Latest
India and USA agree to cooperate in data sharing operations, drug treatments and spreading awareness against drug abuse
The officials of India and United States of America met virtually for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-India Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG).
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Two new Zoos one each in Bihar & UP get recognition by Centre
At the 37th General Body meeting of Central Zoo Authority chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar two new zoos the Rajgir Zoo Safari in Nalanda, Bihar and Shaheed Ashfaque Ullah Khan Prani Udyaan in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh were granted recognition.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
India contributes USD 2 million to UNRWA
India has contributed US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in support of the Agency's programmes and services, including education, health care, relief, and social services for Palestine refugees.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Government constitutes High-level Ministerial Committee for implementation of Paris Agreement
In another move that re-affirms India‟s seriousness to „walk the talk‟ on climate change, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has constituted a high-level inter-ministerial Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement (AIPA) under the chairmanship of Secretary, MoEFCC.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Elephant health camp organised by Kaziranga national park
An elephant health camp was recently organised by the Kaziranga National Park authority for the routine health care of the departmental elephants of the park.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Education Minister sets up task force for preparing roadmap on imparting technical education in Mother Tongue
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal „Nishank‟ has set up a task force for preparing a roadmap on imparting technical education in Mother Tongue
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Experts discuss how STIP 2020 can help country become future-ready & face situations like COVID 19
Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member, Niti Aayog highlighted how COVID 19 created opportunities and will have profound long-term consequences while Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), underlined how the new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 would make us future-ready to face such situations, at a webinar.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Education Minister holds virtual bilateral meeting with UAE's Minister of Education
Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal „Nishank' virtually held a meeting with Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
2 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Cabinet approves setting up of Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has given its approval for the proposal of DoT for setting up of Public Wi-Fi Networks by Public Data Office Aggregators (PDOAs) to provide public Wi-Fi service through Public Data Offices (PDOs) spread across length and breadth of the country to accelerate proliferation of Broadband Internet services through Public Wi-Fi network in the country.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Cabinet approves Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY)
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0.
1 min |
January 2021
GK Latest
Union Labour Ministry notifies draft rules under Code on Social Security 2020
Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the draft rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020 (13.11.2020) inviting objections and suggestions, if any, from the stakeholders.
2 min |
December 2020
GK Latest
Nation remembers Dr. Sálim Ali on his birth anniversary
Dr. Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali, better known as Dr. Sálim Ali, born on 12th November, 1896, was the pre-eminent ornithologist of India, famously known as the “Birdman of India”.
1 min |
December 2020
GK Latest
Finance Minister announces 12 key stimulus measures to boost economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday announced 12 key stimulus measures to boost the economy saying that it is emerging strong amid the Covid-19 pandemic as key parameters of the economy are in the positive trajectory.
4 min |
December 2020
GK Latest
Legendary violinist T N Krishnan passes away at 92
The legendary violinist T.N. Krishnan passed away in Chennai last night. He was 92. The eminent violinist is a recipient of several coveted awards and titles including Padma Vibushan.
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