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 aim to curb fossil fuel dependence and air pollution from road transport. Issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The … Continue reading
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
What is it?: It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 by the Stockholm Convention. Secretariat: Geneva, Switzerland Objective Promotes free trade and economic integration between its members within Europe and globally. Members Original Members: Austria, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, … Continue reading
Morocco
Location: Morocco is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Capital: Rabat Border Countries: Algeria Bordering Waterbodies: Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea Associated Geographical Feature: Border western Sahara to the south. Climate: Mediterranean climate Membership in International Organisation: African … Continue reading
Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project
The Great Nicobar project envisions developing the remote location, considering its strategic location. The island is positioned strategically at the mouth of the Malacca Strait, which is one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints. What do you need to know? … Continue reading