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Gold is said to be a good inflation hedge. Negative real interest rates can help to boost demand. In times of global tension, the yellow metal is also considered a safe haven. When the fiat …

The beverages are generally categorized into Alcoholic Beverages and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Non-Alcoholic Beverages constitute drinks that are either completely alcohol-free or those conta…

Plastic since its invention in 1907, has been cheaper and much handier than other materials. Nowadays plastic can be found in almost everything.

Before we rejoice in the future, let’s first take a trip to the past. We all probably will be surprised to find out that electric cars are really not 21st-century invention.

In 1907 when plastic was invented it was considered the best invention for humankind. But now after over a century, it has become the biggest threat to our environment and biodiversity.

India is a diverse country. Its food is as diverse as its people and geography. India and its connection to food are of utmost importance. The taste of Indian flavors and spices is making th…

Electrical or electronic devices that are discarded and can no longer be used constitute e-waste. This includes discarded televisions, refrigerators, computers, laptops, mobile phones, charg…

With roots dating back to early 1905, Nilgiris is one of the most well known and oldest grocery stores in South India. Just like other supermarkets and grocery store, it sells all the produc…

Every activity leads to the generation of waste. This generated waste if not handled properly creates a nuisance. To deal with this problem and scientifically manage waste, it is important t…

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is a body that accredits testing and calibration laboratories. This organisation is a separate entity inside …

Technology is changing human life and some of the changes seems unreal as they come straight out of the Si fi plot. Take drones for an example, in the future they will be used to make lives …

An Indian Power of Attorney is a legal agreement that authorizes someone to act as your legal representative. This document also gives the agent the authority to manage your property, financ…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ("FSSAI") is a government agency established in 2006 under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) refers to any battery manufacturers responsibility for their products beyond manufacturing till environmentally sound end-of-life management.

Electric motors in electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by energy stored in batteries. An electric motor replaces the internal combustion engine in electric vehicles (ICE). Because an EV runs…

Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of delivering a product from raw material to the buyer. The supply chain encompasses Cost Cutting, product planning, demand planning, sales and o…

ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IE…

MSTC Limited is a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India’s administrative supervision.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the guidelines on EPR for Plastic Packaging on 16th February 2022.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a non-governmental organization whose members are the standards organizations of the 165 countries that make up its membership.