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Researchers at IIT Kharagpur develop Hydro Thermal Carbonization (HTC) technology for solid waste management

A research team at IIT Kharagpur has developed a technology which can generate energy from solid waste with high moisture content. The new technology – Hydro Thermal Carbonization...

August 3, 2019

US researchers identifies cost-effective method for hydrogen fuel production

Researchers from the University of Arkansas and Argonne National Lab in the US have identified more cost-effective and efficient ways of producing hydrogen fuel by splitting water. They...

March 23, 2019

Indian Railways signs pact with GAIL for use of Natural Gas in railway workshops

In New Delhi, Indian Railways has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GAIL India Ltd for use of environment-friendly fuel ‘Natural Gas’ in Railway workshops and...

August 31, 2018

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) grants first license for Liquid Chlorine on All India basis

As per Indian Standard (IS) 646:1986, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has granted the first license to M/s Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd for Liquid Chlorine on...

April 27, 2018

Eastern India’s first CNG stations for scooters launched in Odisha

Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Oil minister, has inaugurated Eastern India’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) stations for scooters at Chandrasekharpur and Patia area in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to supply...

December 18, 2017

Japan is hosting 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference – 2017

The 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference will be held in Tokyo, Japan from Oct 16-18, 2017. From India, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development...

October 16, 2017

Haryana government banned use Of Liquid Nitrogen in Drinks & food items

The Haryana government has officially prohibited flushing/mixing of liquid nitrogen with any drink or food article. The ban has been issued under the provisions of the Food Safety...

July 31, 2017

Scientist identify a new oxidant “X”

A new oxidant “X” has been identified which plays a significant role in the formation of gaseous Sulphuric acid in the atmosphere. Until now, it was thought that...

August 12, 2012

Basic Chemistry Questions & Answers

Click Here to Visit all updated Chemistry Questions 1. Which among the following methods can be used to remove the permanent hardness in water due to calcium or...

April 13, 2012

Current Affairs : February 16, 2010

Appointments:President of the All India Students Federation (AISF) – Paramajit Singh DhabanMr Paramajit Singh Dhaban has been elected as the new national President of the All India Students...

February 26, 2010

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