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U.S., EU cooperation on Energy Security
On January 28, 2022, the United States (US) and European Union (EU) announced that they are working together on guaranteeing energy security in Europe and Ukraine. Highlights This announcement was made amid the standoff triggered by Russia by amassing troops at Ukraine’s border. US And EU are jointly working towards continued, timely and sufficient supply ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Crimean Annexation • Energy security • Russia-Ukrainian War • Russia’s fight against Ukraine • U.S.-EU cooperation on Energy Security
India-Denmark sign MoUs
The Ministry of Power, India and Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, Denmark signed Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation. Highlights Under the MoU, the countries have agreed to collaborate in areas such as long- term energy planning, offshore wind, consolidation of grid codes, incentivize power plants, increase flexibility in power purchase agreements. Through this, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: China • Denmark • Electricity Grid • Energy security • Greenland • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) • Power Purchase Agreement • US-China • US-China Trade War
May 16: International Day of Light
Every year, on May 16, International Day of Light is celebrated by UNESCO. The day is being celebrated to mark the first successful operation of LASER in 1960. The first successful LASER operation was done by an engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman. Highlights The day celebrates the role of light in art, culture, science, sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Energy security • International Day of Light • Laser • Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) • Sustainable Development • UNESCO • United Nations
Global Energy Transition Index: India ranks 74th
On May 13, 2020, the World Economic Forum released Global Energy Transition Index (GET Index). India has moved up to 74th rank showing improvements in key parameters such as energy security, growth and environmental sustainability. About the index The World Economic Forum has ranked 115 countries based on GET Index in its report “WEF Fostering ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Energy security • Environmental Sustainability • Global Energy Transition Index • Inclusive Growth • Smart metering • World Economic Forum
Indian Scientists develop energy efficient photodetector for security applications
The scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advances Scientific Research (JNCASR) has fabricated energy efficient photodetector for security applications. Highlights The autonomous institute has fabricated energy efficient, economical and wafer scale photodetector. The photodetector was designed using gold-silicon interface for security applications. It will also help to detect weak scattered light. Challenges Today, photodetectors ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Energy efficiency • Energy security • Photodetectors • space • UV light
BEE initiatives lead to Rs 89,122 crores
On May 6, 2020, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy released report on “Impact of Energy Efficiency Measures, 2018-19”. According to the report, energy initiatives of BEE have helped to save Rs 89,122 crores. Key Highlights The report assessed annual savings of energy and carbon dioxide emissions. According to the report, the energy efficiency ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Bee • CO2 emissions • CoP21 • Energy • Energy security • Sustainable Development Goals • UJALA Scheme • United Nations