Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Uttarakhand government's collaboration with Iceland?
To explore and utilize geothermal energy resources.
Why in the News?
“Uttarakhand Joins Hands with Iceland for Geothermal Energy Exploration”
Geothermal energy harnesses heat from within the Earth. Uttarakhand aims to utilize this renewable resource by collaborating with Iceland, a leader in geothermal technology, to explore its potential for electricity generation.
Consider the following statements with reference to Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM):
1. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO has recently signed a MoU to establish Ocean Coordination Mechanism for the Wider Caribbean Region.
2. It will receive funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the renewed India-Japan Bilateral Swap Agreement:
1. It permits both countries to swap their local currencies directly without involving the US dollar.
2. The primary goal is to stabilize exchange rates and ensure liquidity during financial crises.
3. The total value of the renewed agreement is significantly less than the previous agreement, reflecting reduced financial risk.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Which one of the following was the venue of the 2nd BRICS Youth Summit of the Ministers, Officials and Youth Delegations?
With which of the following countries did India sign an agreement in February 2021 for the construction of Lalandar (Shatoot) Dam?
'Industry 4.0' is a complex cyber-physical system which synergies production with digital technologies. The Ministry of Railways and the Department of Science and Technology have joined hands in partnership with which institution for taking up a unique project on 'Industry 4.0'?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh in March 2021 in connection with the commemoration of three events. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL) was incorporated in 2016 as a joint venture between Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and the ______.