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Japan Approves Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Why in the News ? Japan’s Niigata authorities have approved restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest facility, for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The final clearance now rests with Japan’s nuclear regulator amid renewed focus on energy needs and carbon neutrality …
Read MoreTHIS CLEAN ENERGY RISE NEEDS CLIMATE FINANCE EXPANSION Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Energy Security and trasistion to clean energy Why in the News? India’s clean energy transition has gained global recognition with record solar capacity additions and rising investments. However, experts warn that without a significant expansion of climate finance, India risks falling short of …
Read MoreChina Begins Construction of Mega Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet 📍 Location: Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 🏞 River: Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo in China) Key Highlights China has officially commenced construction of a massive hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Nyingchi, close to the India-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh, stirring concerns …
Read MoreWILL EU’s DIGITAL RULES USHER INDIA’S GREEN BREAKOUT? Why in the News? The European Union (EU) is introducing the Digital Product Passport (DPP) as part of its EU Green Deal and sustainable product policies. This move is aimed at enhancing product transparency, traceability, and circularity across global supply chains. The Digital Product Passport mandate will …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Centre has approved 12 projects under the Green Credit Program (GCP), aimed at incentivizing voluntary environmental actions. 24 additional plans from state forest departments are currently under consideration for approval. Source:Outlookplanet Green Credit Program (GCP): Market-based mechanism for voluntary environmental actions. Targets individuals, communities, and private sector Part of the …
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