Current Affairs – March, 2019
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The Global Energy Transition index 2019 report has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The index compares the energy sectors of 115 countries and analyses their readiness for energy transition. The index benchmarks the countries energy systems based on an “energy triangle”, comprised of energy security and access, economic development and growth, environmental sustainability and how well they are set-up to succeed in the future.
The index takes into account six individual indicators: capital and investment, regulation and political commitment, institutions and governance, institutions and innovative business environment, human capital and consumer participation, and energy system structure.
The Index considers both the current state of the countries’ energy system and their structural readiness to adapt to future energy needs.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has opened the registration for recently launched Young Scientist Programme.
The programme also referred to as “YUva VIgyani KAryakram” (Yuvika) is aimed at imparting basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities. The Yuvika programme aims to catch them young by providing residential training of around two weeks duration during the summer holidays.
The selection for the programme is based on their performance from 8th Std marks. Those who have just finished 9th standard (in the academic year 2018-19) and waiting to join 10th standard (or those who have started 10th Std just now) are eligible for the programme and selection is based on both academic performance and extracurricular activities with special preference given to students from rural areas. Those interested can register through the link https://yuvika.isro.gov.in/yuvika/
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