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Semiconductor Synthesized from Graphene
In February 2024, a remarkable achievement in materials science occurred when a US-China research team synthesised a functional semiconductor from graphene. This breakthrough is set to transform various industries, including electronics, energy storage, and medical devices. The unique properties of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
World’s First 300 MW Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant
The Nengchu-1 project in Yingcheng, Hubei Province, has marked advancement in China’s energy storage capabilities. This facility is the world’s first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage (CAES) demonstration project. It has achieved full capacity grid connection and is now generating ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Discovery of Carnivorous Plant in Rajasthan
Recently, Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan has gained attention for the large presence of the rare carnivorous plant, Utricularia, commonly known as bladderworts. This season marks increase in their numbers, enhancing the park’s biodiversity. Experts highlight that the presence of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Discovery of New Indo-Burmese Pangolin Species
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has recently identified a new species of pangolin, named Manis indoburmanica. This species diverged from the Chinese pangolin approximately 3.4 million years ago. The discovery marks the impact of geoclimatic changes in the Indo-Burma ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Boda Tyohar Festival Celebrates Hatti Culture
The Boda Tyohar festival, celebrated by the Hatti tribes in Himachal Pradesh’s Trans-Giri region, commenced with vibrant enthusiasm. This festival is the largest annual celebration for the Hatti community, which consists of approximately three lakh members. The festival, known locally ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform Launched
The Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform was recently launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi. This initiative aims to enhance India’s cleantech value chains, focusing on solar, wind, hydrogen, and battery storage sectors. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Modi to Attend AI Action Summit in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in France. This event will take place from February 10 to 11, 2025, at the Grand Palais in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron announced ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Summits and Conferences
Great Indian Bustard Conservation Success in Rajasthan
Recent sightings of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) in Rajasthan have provided boost to conservation efforts for this critically endangered species. Recently, twelve GIBs were spotted together in the Desert National Park (DNP), showcasing the success of protective measures implemented ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Environment Current Affairs