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INDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 3rd LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER Why in the News? India has become the third-largest country globally in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. A report by Morgan Stanley highlighted India’s rapid growth in the renewable energy sector and the need for greater domestic manufacturing capacity. Key highlights of the report Expansion in …
Read MoreIndia’s Nuclear Leap Towards Sustainable Energy Security Future Syllabus: GS-1: Mineral & Energy Resources GS-3: Nuclear Technology Why in the News ? India achieved a major milestone with the criticality of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in April 2026. This marks progress in India’s three-stage nuclear programme, enhancing long-term energy security, reducing dependence on …
Read MoreTRANSFORMING INDIA’S NUCLEAR POWER LANDSCAPE Why in the News? In the Union Budget 2025–26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major expansion of India’s nuclear power capacity from 8,180 MW to 100 GW by 2047. The announcement highlighted nuclear energy as a key pillar of India’s clean energy transition toward a pollution free environment and …
Read MoreENERGY TRANSITION NEEDS SYSTEMIC REFORMS Syllabus: GS-3: Infrastructure : Energy Growth and Development Why in the News? India has crossed 180 GW of renewable energy capacity, making solar and wind among the cheapest power sources. However, rising renewable penetration has exposed deep structural weaknesses in distribution companies, tariff design, and wholesale electricity markets, shifting the …
Read MoreNew Petroleum Rules Aim to Boost Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability Why in the News? The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, recently notified by the Government, are expected to transform India’s hydrocarbon sector by simplifying approvals, introducing time-bound clearances, and promoting domestic exploration and production, as highlighted by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. These …
Read MoreSHANTI BILL: HOW INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The law permits private sector participation in nuclear power plant operations, a first for India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector, while also addressing environmental concerns. …
Read MoreIndia to Host 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly Why in the News? India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The session aims to strengthen global cooperation on solar energy, review progress, and align actions toward affordable and sustainable solar solutions for all, while …
Read MoreINDIA PUSHES RECYCLING OF CRITICAL MINERALS Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Mineral & Energy Resource GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Mines is finalizing a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REEs) …
Read MoreDraft GEI Rules Introduce Emission Targets for Industries Why in the News ? The Environment Ministry has notified the Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, aimed at reducing emissions in energy-intensive industries. These targets support India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and help fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments. Key Provisions of the Draft …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Residential rooftop solar market booming due to policy push, simplification, and demand surge, with SolarSquare leveraging opportunities. source:slideserve About the SolarSquare’s Market Strategy: Started as a B2B rooftop solar company in 2015, shifted focus to residential market in 2020 due to pandemic-induced demand. Addresses consumer pain points with high-quality installation, reliable …
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