Niti Aayog proposes decarbonizing industrial emissions

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology – Developments and their Applications   Source: TH  Direction: CCUS is a promising technology to address climate change challenges. The article highlights the role of CCUS, challenges, and suggestions to reap the maximum benefits of CCUS.   Context: NITI Aayog recently released a report on the policy framework …

Digital rupee pilot project launching: what is it and how will it work?

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and related issues   Source: IE  Direction: The article helps to understand about digital currency or CBDC, its advantages, and the working of the retail digital rupee.   Context: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the launch of India’s much-awaited Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a sort of …

What is the science behind volcanic eruptions?

GS Paper 1 Syllabus:  Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc.   Source: Indian Express Direction: This is a static portion. Just go through the article to understand volcanoes. Revise your notes too. Context: Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano erupted after 38 years spewing ash and debris. Why do …