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TACKLING AIR POLLUTION REQUIRES SCIENCE-BASED PLAN, NOT JUST GRAP Why in the News? Delhi launched its Winter Action Plan on November 1 to tackle rising air pollution. Key measures include: Restrictions on entry of vehicles not complying with BS-IV emission standards. Implementation of the “No PUC, No Fuel” policy. Restrictions on construction activities. Despite these …
Read MoreFOR ENERGY SECURITY, E100 ALONE IS NOT THE ANSWER Syllabus: GS-3: Science and Technology Environment and Ecology Economy Why in the News? India has transitioned to E20 petrol and amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to facilitate vehicles running on E100 (pure ethanol). While ethanol blending aims to reduce crude oil imports and strengthen …
Read MoreFROM CLIMATE TARGETS TO ENERGY JUSTICE Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Sustainable Development Why in the News? India’s climate policy debate is increasingly concerned with reconciling decarbonisation, energy access and developmental equity. The article argues that global climate negotiations overemphasise emissions targets and production while overlooking unequal energy consumption and national well-being. It calls for a …
Read MoreCOP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreINDIAN RESERVOIRS CAN HOST 102 GW FLOATING SOLAR CAPACITY Why in the News? National Assessment: The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated that Indian reservoirs can support about 102 GW of floating solar capacity. Land Constraint Solution: The report highlights floating solar technology as a solution to land acquisition challenges and forest conservation …
Read MoreIndia Nordic Partnership Gains Momentum Through Oslo Summit Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to strengthen the strategic partnership and bilateral relations with Nordic countries in technology, renewable energy, sustainability, trade, defense cooperation, and digital innovation, building on shared values of democracy and …
Read MoreIndia’s Rare-Earth Magnet Gap Needs Strategic Overhaul Syllabus: GS-1: Industrial Policy ,Industrial Growth ,Planning ;Mobilization of Resources , Geography ,Distribution of Key Natural Resources ,Mineral & Energy Resources Why in the News ? India recently achieved a breakthrough by starting domestic production of Nd-Pr rare-earth metals, essential for EV motors and wind turbines. However, leading …
Read MoreGreen Hydrogen Demand Driven by Fast Fashion Markets Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Growth & Development ,Conservation Why in the News ? The global green hydrogen sector is struggling as major Western projects stall, whereas China is rapidly expanding capacity and integrating hydrogen into its massive petrochemicals and plastics …
Read MoreStrengthening Centre-State Coordination in Green Electricity Planning Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Renewable Energy Why in the News ? The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) recently highlighted concerns over rising electricity tariffs due to expanding transmission networks outpacing consumer demand. This has renewed discussions on enhancing Centre-State …
Read MoreIndia to Host Global Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 Why in the News ? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 in New Delhi on 11–12 November, aiming to promote collaboration, innovation, and investment in green hydrogen production, infrastructure, and technology localisation. This event aligns …
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