Arsenic Contamination
Light Weight Carbon Foam Batteries developed by CSIR
The researcher from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed light carbon foam that will replace lead batteries. The carbon foam is easy to fabricate, non-toxic and affordable. Highlights The researcher is a recipient of INSPIRE Faculty award. ..
Tags: Arsenic Contamination • Artificial intelligence • carbon foam • Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) • INSPIRE
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Government inks $240 million loan agreement with ADB for WB Drinking Water Sector Improvement Project
India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed $240 million loan agreement for West Bengal Drinking Water Sector Improvement Project to provide safe drinking water to people in three districts of West Bengal. The project aims at providing safe and sustainable ..
Tags: Arsenic Contamination • Drinking water • Drinking Water Sector Improvement Project • Fluoride Contamination • National
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
ADB to $245 million provide loan for safe, sustainable drinking water service in West Bengal
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved financing package of $245 million to implement project for providing safe, sustainable drinking water service to million people in three districts of West Bengal affected by arsenic, fluoride, and salinity. The project will provide ..
Tags: ADB • Arsenic Contamination • Drinking water • Fluoride Contamination • National
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
1.04 crore people hit by arsenic contamination in Bengal: Report
According to recent report tabled in the Lok Sabha, West Bengal has the highest number of arsenic-affected people in the country. State’s 83 blocks in eight districts have ground water affected by arsenic contamination. Despite the State government’s efforts to ..
Tags: Arsenic Contamination • Assam • Bihar • National • West Bengal