Topic: Natural Resources
Low Cost Technology anti-ageing Compound developed by IIT-Guwahati
The researchers from IIT Guwahati developed a low-cost method to produce anti-ageing compounds. The compound has been developed from a wide range of agricultural resources such as pulses,...
Facts Box: Global Recycling Day
Every year, March 18 is celebrated as Global Recycling Day. The Recyclables are called the “Seventh Resource”. They help to save 700 million tonnes of Carbon-Dioxide every year...Compensatory Afforestation Fund
In August 2016, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016 has come into force. This act provides for setting up Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at...
Readmission of Morocco in AU
As of today, all of African Sovereign countries are members of the African Union. The only country which was not member of this body was Morocco, which has...
India’s first facility to produce nickel launched by HCL in Jharkhand
India’s first facility to produce nickel was launched by the Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) at its Indian Copper Complex (ICC) at Ghatshila in Jharkhand. The new facility “Nickel,...
India-US joint expedition discovers natural gas in Indian Ocean
Joint expeditions by India and the United States have discovered large, highly enriched accumulations of natural gas hydrate (an icy form of the fuel) in Indian Ocean. The...Blue Economy: Concept, Elements and Evolution
Blue economy refers to marine-based sustainable economic development which leads to improved human wellbeing and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities. Blue Economy versus...
Haryana set to become first state to complete Aquifer mapping
Haryana is set become the first state in the country to complete aquifer mapping for its groundwater resources by May 2016. Aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing...
