Definition: Waste to energy (WTE) refers to the process of generating energy, typically electricity or heat, from the combustion or conversion of waste materials. Types of Waste: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): Household, commercial, and industrial waste. Biomass: Organic materials such … Continue reading →

Definition: Cogeneration, also known as Combined Heat and Power (CHP), is a highly efficient process that simultaneously generates electricity and useful heat from a single fuel source, such as natural gas, biomass, or waste heat from industrial processes. Efficiency and Energy … Continue reading →

Definition: Biomass is renewable organic material that comes from plants and animals. Use: Biomass is used for facility heating, electric power generation, and combined heat and power. Methods  Combustion of Biomass Material: The most common is direct combustion of biomass … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A new study warns that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could reach an irreversible tipping point within decades, with its collapse likely in 50–100 years. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) What is it? It is … Continue reading →

Why in the News? India and Japan have officially entered into a partnership on Chandrayaan-5, marking a joint lunar endeavour, also called as LUPEX Mission. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX Mission) What is it?: A joint mission of ISRO (India) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2025 held at the Southern Command of the Indian Navy. Indian Ocean Naval Symposium What is it? Voluntary initiative aimed at enhancing maritime co-operation among navies of the Indian Ocean littoral … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Australia announced an agreement with the Pacific nation Nauru enabling it to send hundreds of immigrants to the barren island. Nauru Location: Nauru is an island nation and a microstate in Oceania, located in the southwestern … Continue reading →

Why in the news? SCO Summit 2025 held in China. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) What is it? SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organization aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Railways set to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji to educate the younger generation about his teachings and sacrifices. Guru Tegh Bahadur Who is he? Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675) was the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The year 2025 marks 33 years since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Rio Earth Summit (1992) What is it?: It was the largest global gathering of leaders to discuss environment and sustainable development. Parties: Attended by … Continue reading →