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
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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
Urban Poverty
Urban poverty is complex and multidimensional and it extends beyond the deficiency of income or consumption. Urbanization has added newer problems like urban slums blossoming in congested cities. Is the weight of the world’s enormous poverty problem, historically a predominantly rural concern, … [Read more...] about Urban Poverty
Cell and Cell Organelles
What is a cell? What are cell organelles? What are the different types of cells? How do plant cells differ from animal cells? Read further to know more. Each second, the human body performs a multitude of tasks. It is delivering electrical impulses, pumps blood, filters urine, breaks down food, … [Read more...] about Cell and Cell Organelles
India-Turkey Relations
India-Turkey relations have historically been cordial with sporadic tensions arising every once in a while. With India’s Operation dost to help the earthquake-hit regions of Turkey and Syria, the friendship has been appreciated by both countries. Read here to learn more about the bilateral … [Read more...] about India-Turkey Relations
