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India’s First Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) powered truck

February 7, 2023

The ICE in H2-ICE stands for Internal Combustion Engine. It was developed by Reliance in partnership with Ashok Leyland. The H2-ICE truck is the first of its kind in India to be powered by hydrogen. The cost of the production ..

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Committee to examine competition law for digital companies

February 7, 2023

With digital technologies blooming exponentially, the need for regulating e-commerce and other digital competitions becomes vital. Today, the competition in the commercial market is governed by Competition Act, of 2002. The act does not give in enough for the digital ..

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Indian Railways WhatsApp Food Delivery Facility

February 6, 2023

The IRCTC is serving at least fifty thousand meals a day to the passengers on board. Lately, there have been issues rising around unauthorized food delivery. To enhance its services and to provide authorized safe food to its customers, IRCTC ..

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India-France-UAE Trilateral Cooperation Initiative

February 6, 2023

In recent times, India has been increasing its bilateral trade with UAE. With CEPA and the Golden Visa program (extension) of UAE, business relations have increased exponentially. On the other hand, India has strong defence relations with France. From fighter ..

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What are E20 fuels?

February 6, 2023

During the India Energy Week 2023 event, PM Modi launched the E20 fuel. The fuel is being launched in 83 locations in India spread across 11 states and UTs. E20 means the fuel has 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. What ..

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India Energy Week 2023

February 6, 2023

The India Energy Week was inaugurated by PM Modi in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event is to focus on energy security and India’s energy transition goals. This includes net-zero emission target achievement by 2070. The major attraction of the event is ..

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US, Brazil to join India led Biofuels Alliance

February 6, 2023

During the G20 meeting, India is to launch the International Biofuel Alliance just like the International Solar Alliance. To this, the USA and Brazil have agreed to back India. India has been taking lead in several such emission reduction initiatives. ..

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Bihar: MV Ganga Vihar Floating Restaurant

February 5, 2023

Floating restaurants are built on large steel barges. The first floating restaurant of India was built in Sirhind of Punjab.  It was built in a small canal near a village. The Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation recently built MV Ganga ..

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Deoghar Mart: Online Marketplace for Jharkhand Local Artisans

February 4, 2023

Deoghar Mart is an e-commerce website selling local arts and crafts. It was launched by Mr Manjunath Bhanjantri. He is basically from a bamboo artisan community. His village has more than 34 different artisan families. Manjunath has taken his community ..

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Update in India Broadband Definition

February 4, 2023

Indian consumers have been constantly complaining about service providers giving false promises on internet speed. Constant tussles existed among consumers, regulators, and service providers regarding this issue. To solve the issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has been changing ..

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