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Third Industrial Revolution – What are Drivers? – DK Majhi
Throughout the history, economic transformation occurs when new energy system occurs and converge with new communication technology.The new form of communication become the medium for organising and managing the civilisation with the help of new source of energy. In this ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
IUCN updates Red List of Threatened Species for 2012
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released its updated Red List of Threatened Species. According to the IUCN report: 63837 species assessed 19817 species threatened with extinction, including 41% of amphibians, 33 % of reef building corals, 25 % ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Australia plans to create World’s largest network of protecting marine areas
Australia announced the creation of the world’s largest network of protecting marine areas. It will cover the 1.7 million sq km of Ocean around its coast. Planned network puts limits on oil and gas exploration of Western Australia and extends ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
President Patil to Unveil New Logo for Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Green Initiative, Roshni
What is “Roshni”? A green innovative concept with a vision to turn all urban habitats eco-friendly and sustainable. Concept evolved at the behest of the President of India, which encompasses environment management and empowerment of local communities to create eco-friendly ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Tropical Butterfly Conservatory to come up in TN
A Tropical Butterfly conservatory would be set up in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 8.61 crore. The conservatory is being established to protect butterfly species and creating awareness among public the importance of butterfly in maintaining ecological ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Indian scientists achieve success in converting sea water into drinking water
Indian scientists have accomplished noteworthy success in converting sea water into drinking water. Under a pilot project of the Earth Sciences Ministry, the Indian scientists have developed the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination technology to convert seawater into drinking water. This ..