White Hydrogen

Source:  TN Context: France has discovered the world’s largest white hydrogen deposit in the Moselle region, estimated at 46 million tons, valued at $92 trillion. Found beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region. About White Hydrogen: What it is: White hydrogen is naturally occurring pure hydrogen found underground, formed due to geological reactions. …

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Source:  TH Context: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, a landmark project built with Russian collaboration under Rosatom, has recently faced allegations of irregularities. About Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Location: Situated in Rooppur, Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna District. Built by: Constructed by Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation. River bank: Located along the Padma River. Features: …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 November 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

World’s First CO₂-to-Methanol Conversion Plant

Source: DD News  Context: NTPC, India’s largest power producer, launched the world’s first CO₂-to-methanol conversion plant at its Vindhyachal facility, marking a significant advancement in carbon management and green fuel technologies. About CO₂-to-Methanol Conversion Process: Carbon capture: CO₂ emissions from industrial processes are captured directly from flue gases. Catalytic reaction: The captured CO₂ reacts with …