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Liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation

The concepts of Liberalisation, Privatisation, and Globalisation—often abbreviated as LPG reforms—represent a landmark transformation in India’s economic policy that began in 1991. These reforms marked a decisive shift...

November 24, 2012

B100 Microalgal Diesel

B100 microalgal diesel refers to a biofuel composed entirely (100%, hence the “B100” designation) of diesel derived from microalgae. This fuel is produced by cultivating specific strains of...

November 24, 2012

Project Saradana

Project SARDANA was a major European research initiative focused on advancing next-generation fibre-optic broadband networks, particularly Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) systems. Conducted between 2008 and 2011, it aimed to design...

November 24, 2012

Gorkha Rifles

The Gurkhas derive their name from Guru Gorakhnath of 8th century.  The USP of Gurkhas is Khukri, a curved Nepalese knife used as both a tool and as...

November 24, 2012

Washington Accord

Washington Accord, Sydney Accord and Dublin Accord are three major international accreditation agreements for professional engineering degrees. The Washington Accord was established in 1989. The signatories of Washington...

November 24, 2012

National Land Records Modernisation Programme

The National Land Records Modernisation Programme (NLRMP) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at transforming the traditional land records management system into an efficient,...

November 24, 2012

Inter-Bank Mobile Payment Service

The Inter-Bank Mobile Payment Service (IMPS) is an instant electronic funds transfer system that allows individuals and businesses to send and receive money across banks using mobile devices,...

November 24, 2012

Bioceramics

Bioceramics are a class of advanced ceramic materials specifically designed for medical and biological applications. They are used to repair, replace, or regenerate parts of the human body...

November 24, 2012

Nomad Planet

A nomad planet, also known as a free-floating or rogue planet, is a planetary-mass object that does not orbit any star but instead drifts freely through interstellar space....

November 24, 2012

Wolf Number & Carrington Event in context with Solar Storms

In simple words, Solar storms are a natural occurrence caused by high-energy particles hitting the Earth. These high-energy particles are released in the explosive outbursts from the Sun....

November 24, 2012

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