Daily News Analysis

Sodium-ion battery packs

stylish_lining

Sodium-ion battery packs 

  1. Na-ion cells offers an efficient alternative to lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) as the latter has disadvantage over lithium and other battery raw material prices.
  2. The three main Na-ion cathode type that uses low-cost materials than Li-ion cathodes.
    1. Prussian white
    2. layered oxide
    3. polyanion

Therefore, Na-ion is expected to be at least 20% cheaper than LFP

  1. Na-ion has lower energy density and insufficient charge-discharge cycles compared to Li-ion ones, but is much safer and perform better in a wide operational temperature range. 
  2. However, greater cell and pack material costs could result in Na-ion being more costly.
  3. It is a type of rechargeable battery and it replaces lithium with sodium as the cathode material.
  4. The largest advantage of sodium-ion batteries is the natural abundance of sodium which can be readily harvested from saltwater

Offshore Wind Energy

As India expands its wind energy capacity, reaching an estimated 51.3 GW by mid-2025, concerns are growing over the environmental impact, particularly on bird populations and marine biodiversity.
Share It

AI-Powered Public Service Delivery in India

India is increasingly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform public service delivery, ensuring that services are not only more efficient but also more inclusive and accessible. From e
Share It

Transforming Northeast India

The Act East Policy has played a pivotal role in transforming Northeast India into a key gateway for Southeast Asia, improving the region's infrastructure, economic ties, and regional integration.
Share It

Child Adoption in India

India’s child adoption system faces a number of challenges, but there are ongoing efforts to improve the process. Adoption Statistics Total Adoptions (2024–25): 4,515 children
Share It

permanent settlement for displaced tribals

The discussions surrounding permanent settlement for displaced tribals in India bring into sharp focus the urgent need for a comprehensive and structured approach to address the multi-dimensional issu
Share It

Right to Information

The recent amendments to Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, via the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, have sparked significant debate regarding the balance b
Share It

India Creative Economy

India’s growing focus on fostering creativity and innovation, especially at the grassroots level, holds immense potential for driving the nation’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy.
Share It

linguistic reorganisation of states

The linguistic reorganisation of states in India has been a pivotal chapter in the country's post-independence history. The debate on the divisive nature of linguistic-based state creation, recent
Share It

Indian Himalayan Region (IHR)

The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is a critically important ecological, economic, and strategic zone, but it faces escalating threats due to unchecked development, unregulated tourism, and ecological
Share It

Newsletter Subscription


ACQ IAS
ACQ IAS