Japan Airlines has become the first airline to operate an international flight with a riblet-shaped paint coating on its aircraft, inspired by the skin of sharks to reduce air resistance and carbon emissions. This innovative technology is expected to significantly contribute to the aviation industry's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.
The Indian Parliament's upper and lower houses, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, adjourned on Friday and will reconvene on April 1st. The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, which modernizes regulations for maritime cargo transportation and replaces the century-old Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925.
The National Green Tribunal hosted a two-day conference in New Delhi to discuss pressing environmental challenges and collaborate on future action plans for sustainable environmental management. The event brought together key stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and address pressing environmental challenges, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
Justice Chandra Dhari Singh has been transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Allahabad High Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation. Meanwhile, Justice Yashwant Varma has also been transferred amidst controversy surrounding allegations of unaccounted cash discovered at his residence.
India's electronics sector has witnessed a fivefold growth in the past decade under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, with exports surging six times and reaching Rs 2.5 lakh crore. The government has approved a new scheme with a funding of Rs 22,919 crore to further boost the sector's growth and make India self-reliant in the electronics supply chain.