IIT Hyderabad develops eco-friendly solar cells using Kumkum Dye

A team from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad has developed a Dye-Sensitised Solar Cell (DSSC) which is based on New Fuchsin (NF) dye with aqueous electrolyte and platinum-free counter electrodes. The research was published in Solar Energy journal. Key Highlights Need: Currently, most familiar solar cells today are made up of Silicon (Si) and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Dye-Sensitised Solar Cell • Eco Friendly Technology • IIT Hyderabad • Kumkum Dye • New Fuchsin Dye • Solar cells • Titanium dioxide

IPS officer V. K. Johri appointed as New BSF Director General

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed IPS officer VK Johri as new Director General (DG) of, Border Security Force (BSF), country’s largest border guarding force. About VK Johri He is a 1984-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Currently he is serving as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet • Border Security Force • BSF Director General • Central Armed Police Forces • Research and Analysis Wing • VK Johri

IPS officer V. K. Johri appointed as New BSF Director General

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed IPS officer VK Johri as new Director General (DG) of, Border Security Force (BSF), country’s largest border guarding force. About VK Johri He is a 1984-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Currently he is serving as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet • BSF Director General • Indo-Tibetan Border Police • Officer on Special Duty • Research and Analysis Wing • Sashastra Seema Bal • VK Johri

India-Nepal Logistics Summit organised in Kathmandu

India-Nepal Logistics Summit was organised in Kathmandu, Nepal on 28 July 2019. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli. Theme for Summit was: Transforming Logistics Landscape. Highlights of Summit Participants: included Government representatives and trade community from India and Nepal. Logistics: Nepal’s Prime Minister stressed upon smooth and quality logistics between ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Topics: Himalayan Countries • India-Nepal • India-Nepal Logistics Summit • Kathmandu • Prime Minister of Nepal

India-Nepal Logistics Summit organised in Kathmandu

India-Nepal Logistics Summit was organised in Kathmandu, Nepal on 28 July 2019. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli. Theme for Summit was: Transforming Logistics Landscape. Highlights of Summit Participants: included Government representatives and trade community from India and Nepal. Logistics: Nepal’s Prime Minister stressed upon smooth and quality logistics between ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Cross Border Trade • India-Nepal • India-Nepal Logistics Summit • KP Sharma Oli • Prime Minister of Nepal