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What is an E-plane ? Can its introduction make commercial air travel low-cost and environmentally friendly?
The World’s first all-electric commercial aircraft completed a short flight after taking off from Vancouver, Canada. The ePlane was operated by North America’s largest seaplane operator, Harbour Air and magniX, a company that builds propulsion systems for electric aircraft. The ..
Critically examine the major issues around regulation of Cloud services and Cloud service providers in India.
Cloud computing refers to the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on internet to store, manage and process data, rather than using local server.Its use has been on rise as it provides great platform to scale reach ..
While highlighting its key functions and benefits, discuss how the recently launched South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite will touch the lives of ordinary people living in South Asia? Are there any strategic objectives for India also towards launching this satellite?
South Asian Geostationary Communication Satellite was launched by Indian space agency ISRO for SAARC region. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will use the services from satellite. The satellite offers wide range of functions and benefits for the ..
Monsoon forest and midlatitude deciduous forest are both deciduous but for different reasons. Compare the characteristics of these two formation classes and their climates
A deciduous forest loses its leaves seasonally. In the world environment, there are different region wise deciduous forests i.e. temperate deciduous forests, tropical and subtropical deciduous forests that are also known as dry forests. The forest is sometimes called broad-leaf ..
What are potential impacts of the Indian monsoons on Atlantic hurricanes?
The Indian monsoons, which are referred as lifeline of India, are found to have impact on the hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. The study in the journal Geophysical Research Letters has found this correlation. Findings of the study: Strong monsoons ..
Throw light on India's role in political transition that recently took place in Nepal.
After the efforts which spanned for almost a decade, Nepal promulgated a new constitution. It saw the transition from Monarchy to the republic. India has actively encouraged this process of transition. Nepal’s political transition began in 2005. The peace process ..
ISROs success in space can provide tangible benefits to Indian agriculture. Discuss.
ISRO has carved out a niche for itself as a global superpower in space. The success of ISRO can aid in growth of agriculture by: Metrological data ISROs has successful launches in meteorological satellites like INSAT, SCATSAT, SARAL SSHA can ..
What is the current status of conservation of Asiatic Lion?
The endangered Asiatic lion ones extended over large areas of southwest Asia is now confined to Gir sanctuary in Gujarat has fought back from the verge of extinction. Its population has increased to more than 600. They are a major ..
Although, the state has the right incentive and intentions to deliver public services efficiently, its capacity to do so is questionable. Critically discuss in the context of India.
India is a welfare state, as envisaged in the directive principles of the state policy. This entails its responsibility for efficient Public Service Delivery. Incentives and intentions of the state in delivering Public Services: Right intention – As envisaged by ..
Can Green energy technology, solar, wind and energy storage, save the planet and reverse the tide of climate change?
From extinction rebellions in the west to our own citizens holding protests in Indian cities in order to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change. Majority of the planet believes in the fact that ‘green technology’ will be a ..