Solar Storms
A solar storm is a disturbance in space weather caused by the Sun releasing large amounts of energy, radiation, and charged particles Components of Solar Storms Solar Flare: A sudden burst of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun. Travels at the … Continue reading
Private Participation in Space Sector and Mission Aagaman
Mission Aagaman Mission Aagaman was a historic orbital spaceflight executed by Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace. It featured Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, successfully lifting off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Source: The Hindu
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Norms
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency or CAFE norms were first introduced in 2017 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, with the aim to curb fossil fuel dependence and air pollution from road transport. Issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). … Continue reading
Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands, also called the Malvinas Islands or the Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean. The territory consists of two main islands—East Falkland and West Falkland—and several hundred smaller … Continue reading
Windfall Tax
A windfall tax is a special tax that governments impose on industries or entities earning unexpected, above-average profits due to external factors like market surges or geopolitical events. It is commonly levied on industries such as oil, gas, and mining. … Continue reading