V.O.C. PORT SIGNS MOU WITH GERMANY’S H2GLOBAL
- The MoU signed between V.O. C. Port Authority and H2Global, Germany, intends to explore the feasibility of developing a double auction mechanism or similar auction-based models for clean shipping of fuels for the port
- In a landmark initiative, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has become the first Indian port to partner with H2Global, Germany, for exploring innovative mechanisms for supporting production, trade and export of clean fuels.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between V.O.C. Port Authority and H2Global, represented by H2Global Foundation and Hintco GmbH, to explore cooperation in development of green hydrogen and clean shipping fuel trade corridors.
- VOC Port launches new feeder shuttle service between Thoothukudi and Colombo
- The service also accepts dangerous goods cargo, thereby offering greater flexibility to the trade
WHY DID SUPREME COURT BACK CURBS ON ONLINE GAMING?
Betting and gambling” is a state subject under entry 34 of the List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution and state legislations define betting and gambling related offences. Therefore, as per the provisions of article 246 read with article 162 of the Constitution, State Legislatures have power to legislate on matters related to betting and gambling.
THE AMEENABAD FISHING HARBOUR
The Ameenabad fishing harbour, located on the Uppada coast in the Kakinada district of Andhra Pradesh, is a major infrastructure project designed to anchor 2,500 boats and handle 1.10 lakh tonnes of fish annually
The project received an administrative approval of ₹72.42 crore from the Central government under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to expedite and finalize construction
THE TIRUCHENDUR SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE,
The Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple, located in Tamil Nadu, is famous as one of the six primary abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan
THE PANAMA CANAL
The Panama Canal (Spanish: Canal de Panamá) is an artificial 82-kilometer (51-mile) waterway in Panama that connects the Caribbean Sea with the Pacific Ocean. It cuts across the narrowest point of the Isthmus of Panama, and is a conduit for maritime trade between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
THE ISDA INFRACON NATIONAL AWARDS (IINA) 2026
The National Academy of Construction, Andhra Pradesh (NAC-AP) has secured two prestigious honours at the ISDA Infracon National Awards (IINA) 2026, held recently at the Stein Auditorium in the national capital.
THE FRENCH OPEN FINAL
Andreeva became a Grand Slam champion at 19 when the Russian ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the French Open final
The French Open is a tennis tournament organized by the French Tennis Federation annually at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is chronologically the second of the four Grand Slam tennis events every year, held after the Australian Open and before Wimbledon and the US Open
THE GRAND SLAM
The Grand Slam in tennis is the achievement of winning all four major championships in one discipline in a calendar year. In doubles, a Grand Slam may be achieved as a team or as an individual with different partners.
NORWAY CHESS 2026
Norway Chess 2026 was the 14th edition of the annual chess tournament, held for the first time in Oslo.It was held from 25 May to 5 June 2026.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa on Friday (June 5, 2026) defeated German Vincent Keymer in the 10th and final round at Deichman Bjorvika to win the Norway Chess 2026.
Norway Chess 2026 featured a unique system wherein players played an armageddon game in case the classical game was drawn.
ANTI-TERROR OPERATIONS IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR (J&K)
Anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are typically named based on the specific location, sector, or phase of the mission
· Operation Sheruwali: A massive joint operation in the forested belts of J&K’s Rajouri district, involving the Army, Police, and CRPF to track down holed-up terrorists.
· Operation Trashi-I: A prolonged counter-terrorist crackdown in the forests of the Jammu region (including Kathua), targeting foreign terrorists and dismantling hideouts.
· Operation Akhal: A targeted operation in the Kulgam district launched following actionable intelligence on terrorist presence.
· Operation Chhatru: An intelligence-based joint operation carried out in the Kishtwar region against suspected militants.
· Operation Rakshak: A long-standing, ongoing umbrella effort by the Indian Army for counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in the state, which began in 1990
STATEMENT
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has arrived in the national capital to co-chair the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting
TATA STEEL SAYS U.K. PLANT’S LOW-EMISSION PROJECT
As part of its decarbonisation plan, Tata Steel is setting up the U.K.’s largest low-carbon EAF (electric arc furnace) project of 3.2 million tonnes capacity at Port Talbot with £1.25 billion of investment to replace its now-shut blast furnace plant of similar capacity.
Knowing Electric Arc Furnaces and Scrap Steel.
Electric arc furnaces are an innovation as compared to the conventional blast furnace. Where BFs process iron ore at extremely high temperatures by smelting the ore using coke, EAFs process predominantly the scrap steel, which is melted by electric arcs in EAFs. This is a much more efficient way of cutting down on the CO 2 emissions and provides more production scales which are flexible and modular.
The important benefits of EAF technology in steel plants are:
- Reduced carbon emissions per ton of steel produced which is part of low carbon steel initiative.
- Less dependency on iron ore and coke, no fluctuations in the price of inputs.
- Elasticity to increase or decrease production which is best suited to the varying demand in the market.
| Parameter | Blast Furnace (BF) | Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) | |
| Feedstock | Iron ore + coke | Scrap steel (primary) |
CAUVERY-GUNDAR PROJECT
The Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar link project is a major intra-state river interlinking scheme in Tamil Nadu designed to divert surplus monsoon floodwaters from the Cauvery river to drought-prone southern districts.
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PYROPROCESSING
Pyroprocessing is a process in which materials are subjected to high temperatures (typically over 800 °C) in order to bring about a chemical or physical change. Pyroprocessing includes such terms as ore-roasting, calcination and sintering. Equipment for pyroprocessing includes kilns, electric arc furnaces and reverberatory furnaces.
Cement manufacturing is a very common example of pyroprocessing. The raw material mix (raw meal) is fed to a kiln where pyroprocessing takes place. As with most industries, pyroprocessing is the most energy-intensive part of the industrial process.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES (OPEC)
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent, intergovernmental cartel of oil-producing nations that coordinates and unifies petroleum policies to stabilize global oil markets and secure fair returns for its members. The organization was founded in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1960 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
The 12 member countries are:
- Algeria
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Iran
- Iraq
- Kuwait
- Libya
- Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia