Bio-bitumen: Formation, Applications, & Benefits
The government will allow the mixing of bio-bitumen up to 35% in petroleum-based bitumen, a large part of which is
What is tantalum, and how it is used?
The Central Government has notified a list of 24 minerals including Tantalum as Part D of the First Schedule of
Seaweed Value Chain Development Strategy
NITI Aayog has published a report titled “Strategy for the Development of Seaweed Value Chain.” About Seaweeds: About Seaweed Farming
8 National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects
Key 8 National High-Speed Road Corridor Projects spanning 936 km with a total capital cost of Rs. 50,655 crore have
Bioplastics from cassava boosting local economy in Nagaland
Farmers in Nagaland are adopting compostable bioplastic bags made from cassava starch. About Bioplastics: Ref: Source UPSC IAS Preparation Resources
Bamboo Cultivation- Conditions & Uses
Recently, National Symposium on Bamboo was held by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), in partnership with
Report on Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs)
NITI Aayog released a report on “Electronics: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs).” Key Highlights of the Report:
Makhana (Foxnut/ Black Diamond /gorgon nut)
The Bihar government has urged the Centre to declare the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for makhana. About Makhana: Climatic Conditions
Front Running
Quant Mutual Fund has been suspected of front-running by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). About Front Running:
Coal Gasification
The Ministry of Coal has initiated India’s first-ever pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) at the Kasta coal block