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Key events, talks and workshops conducted between Jan-May 2018edit
The first event with 2018’s New Slate of IEEE WiE was conducted under the objective of introducing all the WIE Chapters and networking titled ‘Parichaya 2018’ on 25th February, 2018 at JJ Auditorium, Central College Campus. It saw tech talks on ‘Information Security Awareness – keeping yourself and your family safe in a tech driven world’, by Divya M G, C-DAC, Bangalore and ‘IoT platform A Telecom Perspective’ by Soma Pandey, General Manager, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Bangalore.
IEEEIEEE Bangalore Section: Upcoming Events for June-Dec, 2018edit
The contributions towards various technical activities on behalf of IEEE Bangalore Section have increased with every passing year. The credit, undoubtedly, goes to the various technical societies, volunteers, student branches and section chapters.
IEEEIndustry News: Information and Communications
Industry News: Future of Mobility
Transport ministry to soon notify charging technologies for EVsedit
The ministry of road transport could soon notify charging technologies for electric vehicles, sources said. The two technologies that are likely to be notified are CHAdeMO & CCS.
Electric VehiclesPolicyWith the launch of India’s first e-scooter, the electric vehicles market finally inches forwardedit
The roll out of these scooters marks an important step forward for India’s electric vehicles industry, which has struggled with policy flip-flops and inadequate infrastructure for years, even as the Indian government has set an ambitious goal of making all new cars sold from 2030 electric.
E scooterPragmatism should drive policy for electric vehiclesedit
Electric mobility is the buzzword these days in the transportation and automotive sectors. Worldwide, governments are extending support for adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), largely defined by their respective national strategic imperatives.
Electric VehiclesHow India fares in the electric vehicle raceedit
India is aiming to reduce its overall oil import bill and pollution levels across cities in the coming years. Electric vehicles will play a significant role in achieving this target. Mint takes a look at where India has reached and what remains to be done.
Electric VehiclesIndustry News: Education
Government likely to drop single education regulator planedit
The Union government is preparing to drop its ambitious plan to set up a single higher education regulator to replace existing regulatory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Higher EducationDifference between STEM and traditional education approach that will help you pick the right one for your childedit
There are various things that set STEM apart from the traditional education system. While the traditional approach has been teaching our children a little bit of everything, STEM, as its name suggests has extra focus on the field of science, mathematics, engineering and technology.
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Power sector stable, says Moody’s; ICRA sees mix results for UDAYedit
Moody’s today projected a stable outlook for power sector while its Indian affiliate ICRA said that reforms for the distribution sector under UDAY scheme have seen mixed results. “Moody’s has a stable outlook on the power sector.
EnergyPowerChina’s new solar policy may delay India’s plan to make panelsedit
India may delay its first ever auction to build solar factories after a Chinese decision to withdraw some state support to power projects is seen leading to an equipment supply glut and price crash.
Solar EnergyIndia will add 225 GW renewable energy project capacity by 2022 – Mr R K Singhedit
MNRE Secretary Mr Anand Kumar, announcing the trajectory of bids over the next couple of years, said that while the current target is 175 GW, the Ministry’s ‘mission’ is to add 225 GW by March 2022.
Renewable Energy