The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a regulatory framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures by top listed companies. Read here to learn more about ESG. People all over the world are embracing the notion that businesses should be judged on … [Read more...] about ESG-Environmental, Social, and Governance
Alexander the Great
Who was Alexander the Great? Alexander, the son of a monarch, was a bright military commander who subdued the majority of the known world, but he was not a particularly skilled diplomat. Read here to know about his life as a conqueror. Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander … [Read more...] about Alexander the Great
Heat Index
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to issue heat index readings for weather stations across India. It calculates the ‘real feel’ for issues with temperature readings. Read here to know how the heat index helps understand the rising temperatures better. Traditional climate … [Read more...] about Heat Index
Aravalli Green Wall Project
The Aravalli Green Wall Project was recently launched in India. It is a major initiative to green a 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states. The goal is to revive the Aravallis through various initiatives like a single-use plastic ban, water conservation efforts, and natural … [Read more...] about Aravalli Green Wall Project
Green Shipping
Green shipping promotes cleaner practices to enforce emission control, efficient port management, and equipment management. It needs a great effort from every part of the sector such as the regulators, port authorities, and communities to continue this forward. Read here to learn more. Ministry … [Read more...] about Green Shipping
South Atlantic Anomaly
The vast, developing phenomenon, called the South Atlantic Anomaly, has intrigued and concerned scientists for years. In simple words, it is an unusually weak spot in the earth’s magnetic field. Read here to learn more about the phenomenon. Earth’s magnetic field acts like a protective shield … [Read more...] about South Atlantic Anomaly
The Vedas: Features and Types
The Vedas are considered the oldest Hindu texts. The four Vedas are the best source of ancient Indian literature which originated during the Vedic age. They were orally passed on through generations before being documented. Read here to learn about the features and classification of Vedas. The … [Read more...] about The Vedas: Features and Types
Food Irradiation
Food irradiation is a technology that improves the safety and extends the shelf life of foods. India is exporting radiation-hygienic spices and dry ingredients to several countries since 2000. Read here to learn more about irradiation technology. Radiation processing can be used for enhancing … [Read more...] about Food Irradiation
Biomass Co-firing
Biomass co-firing is a promising technology to decrease the use of fossil fuels for energy generation and hence mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Ministry of Power launched the National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants which provides for biomass co-firing in Thermal Power Plants. … [Read more...] about Biomass Co-firing
Schools of Buddhism
Schools of Buddhism developed after the death of Buddha to propagate his teachings. The schools over the years have been interpreted in different ways giving rise to numerous subsects and movements. Read here to learn about the major schools of Buddhism. Buddhism is a way of life that is founded … [Read more...] about Schools of Buddhism
