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[Newsbits] 10.11.2023 – National Coal Index, Production Gap Report, INDUS-X & more

Santhosh Kumar 10/11/2023
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ECBC: High Energy Efficiency Standards

ECBC: High Energy Efficiency Standards mind map Context ECBC Recognition By International Energy Agency As notable exception in developing countries Source Indian Express About ECBC Introduction By Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 2007 Updated in 2017 Aim Targeting energy savings Range 25-50% Applicability Commercial buildings Connected load of 100 kW or more Parameters Building design Lighting systems Renewable energy integration Compliance Tags ECBC ECBC Plus Super ECBC Adoption 28 states 23 notified ECBC rules 15 adopted 2017 ECBC Energy Conservation Amendment Act 2022 Transition to Energy Conservation and Sustainability Building Code Mandates ECO Niwas Samhita for residential buildings

National Coal Index

National Coal Index mind map Context NCI rise in September 2023 First increase since April 2023 Source Press Information Bureau Implications Growing coal demand Increased domestic production About NCI Introduction In June 2020 Purpose Reflect coal price changes Base Year Financial Year 2017-18 Compilation From all coal sales channels Including imports Revenue Share Determined by defined formula Composition Five sub-indices Three for Non-Coking Coal Two for Coking Coal Utilization Commercial auction of coal mines Based on revenue share

2023 Production Gap Report

2023 Production Gap Report mind map Source United Nations Environment Programme Context Discrepancy in fossil fuel production Versus global warming limits Report Authors Stockholm Environment Institute Climate Analytics E3G International Institute for Sustainable Development UNEP Launch Year 2019 What is the Production gap? Definition Difference in projected vs. required fossil fuel extraction Relation to Climate Goals Paris Agreement targets 1.5°C warming limit 2°C warming limit Production gap vs. emissions gap Emission Gap Discrepancy in GHG emissions Based on Nationally Determined Contributions Accepted levels for 2030 Report Findings Increased production projections By 2030 Coal in major countries Until at least 2050 Oil and gas Countries listed Australia Brazil Canada China India United Arab Emirates Recommendations Reduction targets For fossil fuel production Equitable transition Considering different countries Phase-out timeline Coal by 2040 Oil and gas by 2050 75% reduction from 2020 levels

INDUS-X Investors Meet

INDUS-X Investors Meet mind map Context Inaugural event Before 2+2 Indo-US Ministerial Dialogue Source Press Information Bureau Organizations involved Innovations for Defence Excellence US Department of Defence Launches INDUS-X Educational Series Called Gurukul Aim Guide innovators and startups In defence ecosystems What is the INDUS-X initiative? Launch Date June 2023 Purpose Defence innovation bridge Activities Strategic partnerships Joint challenges Innovation funds Academia engagement Industry-startup connections Underlying initiative Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies

Hanle and Merak (Ladakh)

Hanle and Merak (Ladakh) mind map Context Indian Astronomical Observatory Operated by Indian Institute of Astrophysics Phenomenon observed Stable Auroral Arc Unusual red aurora Typically not seen at lower latitudes Source Indian Express What are Auroras and how are they formed? Definition Natural light displays Typically at high latitudes Formation Process Interaction of charged particles From the sun With Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere Resulting Emission Light by atmospheric gases Vibrant colors Commonly green and red Main Auroras Northern lights Aurora borealis In Northern Hemisphere Southern lights Aurora australis In Southern Hemisphere Why aurora in Ladakh Geomagnetic storms Coronal Mass Ejection Massive plasma ejections From the Sun's lower atmosphere Auroral oval extension To lower latitudes Significance of Hanle India's only Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Astro-tourism attraction Merak Location Ladakh Banks of Pangong Tso Proposed site for National Large Solar Telescope

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