Green Methanol

Methanol is a low-carbon, hydrogen carrier fuel produced from high ash coal, agricultural residue, CO2 from thermal power plants, and natural gas. When the methanol is produced renewably and without polluting emissions, it is known as Green Methanol. How is … Continue reading

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Schemes for Minimising Vehicular Pollution

The increased air pollution in major cities like Delhi makes it mandatory to implement vehicular norms effectively. What you need to know? Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms- regulate the average carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of a carmaker’s entire fleet … Continue reading

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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

It is a flagship food security scheme of the Government of India. Over 80 crore individuals receive free food grains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. What you need to know Under this scheme, additional food grains, free … Continue reading

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Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)

An electronic voting machine is a device used to electronically record and count votes cast in elections. In India, it is used for state assembly elections, Lok Sabha elections, and Panchayat elections. Facts to know about EVM EVM consists of Ballot … Continue reading

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Carbon Credits

Carbon credits represent a reduction or removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. What is a carbon market? Carbon markets are systems where carbon credits are traded. There are two main types of carbon markets: compliance and voluntary. Carbon markets … Continue reading

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