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A virtual appraisal think tank (446/jp/94-95) .Mainly in the sector of my domain as a Civil Engineer.

Tag -:- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Governmen...
12/06/2026

Tag -:- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Bureau of Indian Standards Bureau of Energy Efficiency - ऊर्जा दक्षता ब्यूरो

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Every time a laptop flares up or an electric vehicle burns on the highway, you are watching chemistry work exactly as designed. Lithium batteries rely on flammable organic electrolytes. Fire is not a design flaw. It is a chemical feature engineers spend billions trying to contain.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences just broke the cycle. They published findings in Nature Energy detailing a water-based battery that replaces volatile solvents with an aqueous electrolyte. Water cannot undergo thermal runaway. It never burns.

The compromise has always been that safer batteries hold less power. Not anymore. This battery stores 1,200 watt-hours per liter—nearly double the current standard for lithium. It survives 120,000 charge cycles without significant degradation, making it last 30 times longer than standard lithium cells.

An EV with this chemistry drops all the heavy, expensive fire suppression gear. It goes further in a single charge. And the battery itself will easily outlive the car it powers. The era of choosing between power and safety is over.

Tag -:- India in Nepal (Embassy of India Kathmandu) ⚔️🫵⚔️
11/06/2026

Tag -:- India in Nepal (Embassy of India Kathmandu)

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Air India’s "Mango Express" successfully transported over 1,000 tonnes of premium mangoes globally between March and May 2026, offsetting the impact of Japan's recent import suspension. Operating largely via passenger aircraft cargo holds out of Mumbai, the airline capitalised on soaring international demand for Alphonso and Kesar varieties.

Ukraine is or was a major supplier of armaments to Islamic Jihadis and Taliban . Tag -:- ADGPI - Indian Army 📡🫵📡
11/06/2026

Ukraine is or was a major supplier of armaments to Islamic Jihadis and Taliban .

Tag -:- ADGPI - Indian Army

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BREAKING: In a significant development reported by New Scientist on 10 June 2026, fully autonomous drones have reportedly killed human soldiers for the first time.

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry revealed that a one-off test occurred two years ago during Ukraine's counteroffensive near Bakhmut and Chasiv Yar.

Ten AI-controlled quadcopter drones, dubbed "Terminator" systems, were launched toward the front line. They flew 3 to 5 kilometres over about 10 minutes before entering autonomous "Terminator mode."

In this mode, the drones operated without any human connection, video feed, or oversight. Their AI searched for and attacked anything detected in a designated area, programmed to destroy all targets indiscriminately.

Follow-up reconnaissance by human-piloted drones confirmed casualties, including a couple of Russian soldiers and one truck. While no direct footage captured the strikes, the outcomes were attributed to the autonomous systems.

Drone-maker Alexander Kokhanovskyy, who supplied the technology, described the test but noted it was not implemented widely due to Ukrainian regulations requiring human oversight in final targeting stages.

This event marks the first confirmed battlefield use of lethal autonomous weapons, raising ethical concerns about removing human judgment from killing.

It highlights the rapid evolution of AI in warfare, though international calls persist for bans on such systems to preserve accountability and prevent errors. Ukraine continues developing advanced drones while debating looser rules for future autonomy.

Tag -:- NGOs India ⚔️🫵⚔️
10/06/2026

Tag -:- NGOs India

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Norway has achieved a remarkable financial milestone. The country's sovereign wealth fund has surpassed $2 trillion in value, making it the largest investment fund in the world and one of the most powerful financial institutions on the planet.

Created to manage revenue generated from Norway's oil and gas resources, the fund was designed with a simple but ambitious goal: ensure that the nation's natural resource wealth benefits both current and future generations. Instead of spending all resource income immediately, Norway invested a significant portion of it, creating a financial foundation that continues to grow over time.

Today, the fund owns small stakes in thousands of companies across global markets, spanning industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and renewable energy. Its size gives it significant influence in corporate governance, sustainability initiatives, and long-term investment strategies around the world.

The success of the fund is often cited as a model for responsible resource management. While many resource-rich nations struggle with economic instability, Norway has used long-term planning, transparency, and disciplined investing to transform finite natural resources into lasting national wealth.

The fund also serves as a buffer against economic uncertainty, helping support public services and future generations while reducing dependence on fluctuating energy prices. Its growth demonstrates the power of patient investing and strategic financial management over decades.

As global markets evolve and new challenges emerge, Norway's sovereign wealth fund remains a fascinating example of how a country can convert natural resource revenues into a diversified portfolio that benefits society far beyond the lifespan of its oil fields.

Reaching the $2 trillion mark is more than a financial achievement. It is a testament to long-term thinking, economic discipline, and a vision focused on prosperity for generations to come.

Tag -:- ONGC Limited ⚔️🫵⚔️
09/06/2026

Tag -:- ONGC Limited

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Norway is proving that expertise gained from one industry can help power the future of another. Drawing on decades of offshore engineering experience developed in the oil and gas sector, the country is now investing in underwater tidal kites—an innovative technology designed to generate clean electricity from ocean currents.

Unlike traditional wind turbines that spin in the air, tidal kites operate beneath the ocean’s surface. These wing-shaped devices are tethered to the seabed and move in a figure-eight pattern through powerful underwater currents. As they "fly" through the water, turbines attached to the kites spin rapidly, generating electricity that is transmitted back to shore.

One of the biggest advantages of tidal energy is predictability. While solar power depends on sunlight and wind power relies on weather conditions, ocean tides follow highly predictable natural cycles. This makes tidal energy an attractive complement to other renewable sources and can help create a more stable and reliable clean energy grid.

Norway's strong offshore engineering capabilities make it an ideal place to develop and test these systems. Technologies originally used to build and maintain offshore oil platforms are now being adapted to support renewable energy projects beneath the sea. This transition demonstrates how existing industrial knowledge can accelerate the shift toward a lower-carbon future.

If deployed at scale, underwater tidal kites could provide renewable electricity to coastal communities while minimizing visual impact on the landscape. Because most of the equipment remains underwater, the technology can generate power without dominating coastlines or affecting scenic views.

As the world searches for new ways to meet growing energy demands while reducing emissions, innovations like tidal kites highlight the vast potential of the oceans. Norway's approach shows how engineering expertise, creativity, and renewable energy can come together to unlock powerful new sources of sustainable electricity for generations to come.

Tag -:- Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India ⚔️🫵⚔️
09/06/2026

Tag -:- Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

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Zojila Tunnel saw the light of the day on Tuesday after a breakthrough was achieved through a blast as one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country, the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional bypass at a record height, nears completion.

“Breakthrough in the 2.5-metre distance in the tunnel has been successfully achieved,” officials said.

The breakthrough has brought the decades-old dream of all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh closer to reality.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari pressed the remote button, blasting the breakthrough site near the East Portal of the tunnel at Minimarg in the Ladakh Union Territory.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah were also present.

Officials of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) said the breakthrough is six months ahead of schedule.

The officials said the tunnel is likely to be thrown open to the public in February 2028.

After the breakthrough, the civil works will take another 7-8 months, and then the electrical works will begin, they said.

As of now, about 85 per cent of the total work has been completed, Authority Engineer for the project, Yousef Es’haghpour Rahimabadi, told PTI in Minimarg.

The tunnel – 9.5 metre wide, 7.57 metre high, and 13.153 km long – is a horseshoe-shaped single-tube, a two-lane road tunnel built at the height of around 11,578 feet above sea level.

The geostrategically important tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway will provide year-round, weather-proof connectivity to Ladakh and reduce the earlier 1-1.5 hours’ travel time to just a 15-minute drive, officials said.

The tunnel from Baltal in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir to Minimarg in the Drass district of the Union Territory of Ladakh has an 18-km approach road.

Once operational, the tunnel would enhance both civilian and military mobility across the treacherous Zojila Pass that is usually rendered shut for traffic for three winter months due to heavy snowfall.

Tag -:- Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India ⚔️🫵⚔️
09/06/2026

Tag -:- Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India

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History is being made as Australia and Japan develop the world's first commercial-scale liquid hydrogen supply chain across oceans. After successfully completing the first pilot shipment in 2022, both nations are now working toward large-scale clean hydrogen trade that could help power a low-carbon future.

If successful, this project may become a model for how countries exchange clean energy in the decades ahead, reducing dependence on traditional fossil fuels and supporting long-term climate goals.

📚 Sources: Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) Project, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan Suiso Energy, Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (2024).

Tag -:- World Health Organization (WHO) ⚔️🫵⚔️
08/06/2026

Tag -:- World Health Organization (WHO)

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The World Health Organization should not declare climate change a public health emergency of international concern.

Such a move would misuse a tool designed for acute, time-limited outbreaks like Ebola or COVID-19, not a gradual, multifaceted process unfolding over decades.

Climate change does influence health through heat stress, shifting disease vectors, and extreme weather, yet these risks are manageable with adaptation, better infrastructure, and economic growth.

Historical data shows declining climate-related deaths thanks to technology and wealth, even as temperatures rise modestly.

Declaring an emergency risks politicizing public health, diverting scarce resources from immediate killers like infectious diseases, malnutrition, and indoor air pollution that claim millions annually in developing nations.

It could justify rushed net-zero policies that raise energy costs, slow poverty reduction, and ironically worsen health outcomes for the world's poorest, who benefit most from affordable fossil fuels during development.

Wealthier societies have longer lifespans and superior resilience precisely because of fossil-fueled progress. WHO's role is evidence-based coordination, not alarmist advocacy.

Focus should remain on pragmatic solutions: resilient healthcare, agricultural innovation, and clean technology R&D rather than symbolic declarations that fuel fear without addressing uncertainties in climate sensitivity or net human impacts. Prioritizing human flourishing through prosperity offers far greater health gains than emergency framing.

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