Power and Functions of UPSC

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s central agency for conducting the civil services examination. It is also responsible for selecting candidates for various Group A and Group B posts in the central government. The UPSC was established in 1926 by the Government of India Act, 1919. The UPSC is a statutory body headed … Read more

Pyrolysis/Gasification

Pyrolysis/Gasification Pyrolysis and gasification are two thermochemical conversion processes that are used to convert organic materials into a variety of products, including fuels, chemicals, and biochar. Pyrolysis is a thermal decomposition process that occurs in the absence of oxygen, while gasification is a partial oxidation process that occurs in the presence of a limited amount … Read more

Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme (HRFS): Fostering Research in the Fragile Himalayas

The Himalayan Research Fellowships Scheme (HRFS), an initiative under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), seeks to nurture young researchers and build scientific knowledge critical for the conservation and sustainable development of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). It acknowledges the unique challenges this ecologically sensitive area faces and the need for informed decision-making. Objectives … Read more