STARLINK (Connect the Unconnected)

It’s the space race, but unlike the 50s this race’s goal is to connect the world-including rural areas—to the internet. Elon Musk’s Star link satellite internet project aims to bring affordable, fast internet to underserved parts of the world. What is STARLINK: STARLINK is a Satellite Internet Constellation being constructed by SpaceX to provide

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MAKING CEILING FANS ENERGY EFFICIENT

Often, Energy Efficiency is an afterthought when it comes to climate solutions, with solar, wind, and electric cars taking center stage. However, Energy Efficiency is actually a powerful tool in the fight against climate change and towards a more equitable future. It is something that we, the people have to

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LED Lighting (CRS-BIS Regulatory updates)

Background LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a two-terminal Light source for most of the modern Lighting products. It works on the principle of Electro-luminescence. LED`s are fabricated using Direct bandgap semiconductor materials only. It has basically two terminals Anode (+Ve) and Cathode (-Ve). It operates as a light source only

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Star Labelling Program for Mobile Chargers

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives, almost inseparable. Undoubtedly, from making calls to playing games mobile phones are now part of our daily routine. It has completely changed our lifestyles. From our important business calls to our binge-watching, everything is possible in this portable device.  Smitten by its

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CRO: Harbinger of Indian Electronics and IT Industry

Background of CRO BIS a standardizing body incorporated in 1986 since then BIS has shown active involvement to develop international standards by putting India’s viewpoints effectively keeping our trade interest in mind. This has resulted into formulation of Harmonized Indian standards under dual numbering scheme. BIS develops indigenous standards too.

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Hallmark is Mandatory for Gold Jewellery

Selling metals without a hallmark may lead to a penalty that may be five times the cost of the jewellery and imprisonment of up to one year. In November 2019, Consumer Affairs Minister, Ramvilas Paswan announced that no jeweller will be allowed to sell gold ornaments without hallmarks from the

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