Europe’s Largest Deposit of Rare Earths Discovered in Sweden

Europe’s largest deposit of rare earths, which are used in everything from mobile phones to missiles, has been found in Sweden. The discovery is being hailed as a way to reduce the European Union’s (EU) dependence on China, which currently ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign

NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Key facts At the Shoonya Forum, 25 Shoonya partners have announced their commitment to accelerate India’s transition to Electronic ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

BIS Performance standards for EV batteries

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has created performance standards for batteries being used in electric vehicles, after the recurring incidents of fire. Key Facts BIS has released standard test specifications for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems (performance testing) ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024

Electric Vehicle fire incidents

Recently, in India, there have been multiple incidents of two-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs) catching fire. What is the response of the government? ·         The Union Government constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of Li-ion battery explosions in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

NITI Aayog Draft Battery Swapping Policy

NITI Aayog released a draft battery swapping policy on 21st April 2022. Under this policy, all metropolitan cities in the country having a population over 40 lakhs will be given priority for the development of a battery swapping network under ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Highway for Electric Vehicle (NHEV)

National Highway for Electric Vehicle (NHEV) is an organization which aims at promoting electrification of India’s transportation systems. About NHEV NHEV by 2020 is 1st intercity e-mobility prototypical program to facilitate Ease of Doing Business through Single Window Clearance under ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs