Carbon neutrality
Carbon Neutral Airports in India
Carbon neutrality refers to balancing carbon emissions with carbon absorption. It is crucial for mitigating climate change. The aviation sector plays role in this effort. Airports contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but they can also lead in sustainable practices. Overview ..
Olkiluoto 3 Reactor
Europe’s most powerful nuclear reactor, Olkiluoto 3, has recently started producing regular energy in Finland after a delay of 14 years from its original completion timeline. This costly reactor, with a capacity of 1,600 megawatts, has been connected to the ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping
India’s first National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) was announced by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. What is NCoEGPS? National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) is a major initiative ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
World’s most durable Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Scientists from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed world’s most durable Hydrogen Fuel Cell. However, this hydrogen fuel is more cost cost-effective, and make ways for wider application of green energy in chasing carbon-neutral world. Hydrogen ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated the “Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022”- road map for carbon neutrality by 2070 on June 16, 2022. Highlights During the inauguration, minister emphasized on maintaining equilibrium between environment, ecology, and development. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Palli: India’s First ‘Carbon-neutral Panchayat’
Palli village located in the Samba district of Jammu has become India’s first panchayat to become carbon neutral, fully solar energy powered, and all its records have been digitized which will help in receiving all benefits of Central schemes easily. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
China’s plan to become carbon-neutral by 2060
Industrialization in China occurred at breathtaking pace which lifted people out of poverty and transformed India into the world’s factory. However, this also made China the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide. As a result, China has set the goal of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
CESL-Ladakh sign pact to make Ladakh Carbon-neutral
State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) has inked a pact with Ladakh administration to make Union Territory of Ladakh carbon-neutral. About MoU CESL which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021