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Graphene for UPSC Prelims

image depicting features of Graphene

Introduction Graphene is a revolutionary material that has the potential to transform various industries such as electronics, energy, and healthcare. It is a thin layer of carbon atoms that are arranged in a hexagonal lattice pattern and is considered to…

Solar waste handling policy

Solar waste handling policy

Solar waste handling policy According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India does not have a firm policy on managing waste that results from used solar panels or from the manufacturing process. India has set a target of producing…

Electricity Market Report

Electricity Market Report

Electricity Market Report The International Energy Agency (IEA) released its early 2022 edition of the bi-annual Electricity Market Report. As per report, countries are largely turning to fossil fuels for meeting the increase in electricity demand, as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions…

Nari Shakti Puraskar

Nari Shakti Puraskar

Nari Shakti Puraskar The President of India confers the Nari Shakti Puraskar on the International Women’s Day (8th March), annually. The Nari Shakti Puraskar carries a cash award of Rs.2 Lakh and a certificate for individuals and institutions. The Ministry…

Assam Meghalaya border dispute

Assam Meghalaya border dispute

Assam Meghalaya border dispute Assam and Meghalaya share an 885-km-long border. Meghalaya was carved out of Assam under the Assam Reorganisation Act, 1971, a law that it challenged, leading to disputes. As of now, there are 12 points of dispute…

India Skills 2021

India Skills 2021

India Skills 2021 India Skills 2021 operates under the NSDC of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.  The World Skills India expert group is responsible for creating Team India that participates in the World Skills competition. In 2021, the NSDC…

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)-   The programme is designed to deliver catalytic interventions to rural areas on the threshold of growth. It is now a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Shared between the Centre and the…