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TopicSolar cells

Topic: Solar cells

Why do bats not collide while emerging from caves? German, Israeli researchers have an answer

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

India slams the brakes on surge in Chinese solar imports, but domestic industry still needs them

After India removed curbs on using imported solar modules last year, imports of Chinese solar components rose 400% in less than a year. Govt is trying to curb this, to limited effect.

Curious case of India’s solar cell industry: Exports up 12x, but domestic power producers still import

New Delhi: Actions taken by the US on curbing solar cell imports from China have meant Indian exports of these items jumped 12-fold in...

This link between kumkum & solar cells could be the next big science breakthrough

IIT-Hyderabad researchers say dye used to convert turmeric to traditional vermillion kumkum could make solar cell manufacture cleaner, greener, cheaper.

India solar duty fails domestic producers as demand languishes

In 2018, India imposed a 25 per cent tariff on solar cells and modules imported from China and Malaysia for two years. 

Import duties on solar equipment will delay Modi govt’s renewable goals

A 25 per cent duty on solar equipment imported from China and Malaysia has been imposed.

India’s new solar safeguard duty may threaten PM Modi’s ambitious renewable energy plans

The development follows a decision earlier this week by India’s Supreme Court that overturned a lower court stay on the tariff.

With safeguard tariff set to kick in, Indian firms hoarding China solar cells

India has proposed a 25% two-year safeguard duty on solar cells from China, Malaysia to protect domestic manufacturing.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.