Exposure to benzene pollution
What is benzene? Benzene is a chemical that is a colorless or light yellow liquid at room temperature. It has a sweet odor and is highly flammable….
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
What is India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)? The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a planned economic corridor that aims to bolster economic development by fostering connectivity…
Belt and Road Initiative – One Belt One Road
What is Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a strategy initiated by the People’s Republic of China that seeks to connect Asia…
How Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) can help get sustainable biofuels on track?
On the sidelines of the annual G-20 summit in New Delhi (2023), an India-led grouping came together to give impetus to the production and use of biofuels,…
Global Biofuels Alliance – for a greener sustainable future
As part of its G20 presidency in 2023, India proposed a Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) to bring countries together to expand and create new markets for sustainable…
Fuel Cells – Uses, Benefits and Working
What is a Fuel cell? A fuel cell uses the chemical energy of hydrogen or another fuel to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. If hydrogen is the…
Types of Hydrogen Fuel Explained
What is Hydrogen fuel? Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element, estimated to contribute 75% of the mass of the universe. Hydrogen fuel refers to hydrogen which…
Constitutional Torts – Definition and Development
Constitutional Tort doctrine is an innovative jurisprudence developed by the courts. Its existence ensures that the State or its functionaries do not misuse the powers vested in…
K2-18 b the super Earth exoplanet
What is K2-18 b? K2-18 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits an M-type star red dwarf K2-18 . Its discovery was announced in 2015. What…
Misfolding of proteins and relation with neurodegenerative diseases
A large number of neurodegenerative diseases in humans result from protein misfolding and aggregation. Protein misfolding is believed to be the primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s…