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Why in the news? India’s critical minerals drive may not yield full commercial benefits before 2031, exposing the country to supply shocks for essential minerals like lithium and cobalt. The government has started auctioning 38 blocks of critical minerals despite current reliance on imports. Source: ResearchGate About Critical Minerals: Elements essential to the functioning of …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: The recent heatwave has reminded us of the stark risks posed by climate change and highlighted the criticality of the efforts taken by the Conference of Parties (COP). Source: Economics Times The recent heatwave has starkly reminded us of the urgent need to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India becomes the third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan; global renewable energy trends indicate a shift towards sustainability. source:firstindia About India Rises to Third Position in Solar Power Production: In 2023, India surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest producer of solar power, according to a report by Ember. India generated …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rise in fossil fuel and non-fossil energy capacities, with notable growth in nuclear power, highlighted in FY24 data. About Fossil Fuel Capacity Growth: Fossil fuel-based power generation capacity in India increased by 2.44% in FY24. The capacity rose from 237.27 GW in March 2023 to 243.22 GW in FY24, as per …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Declining solar radiation in India prompts concern over solar panel efficiency and challenges renewable energy targets. About Decreasing Solar Radiation: Scientists from IMD report a concerning decline in economically convertible solar radiation across various Indian locations. Aerosol accumulation and increased cloud cover are attributed factors to this trend. Aerosols absorb and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3 : Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Focus: Union government on March 15 approved a policy to promote India as a manufacturing hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs). India’s Strategy to Boost EV Production India has set an ambitious goal to become a leader in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-III: Energy Infrastructure: Includes power generation, transmission, and distribution networks. Sources: Thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, renewable (solar, wind, etc.). Infrastructure: Power plants, substations, grids, and renewable energy installations. Why in the news India reinstated import restrictions on solar PV cells, aiming to reduce dependency, especially on Chinese imports, amid global supply chain disruptions. source:researchgate About …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s first green hydrogen plant commissioned, highlighting commercial viability; Hygenco aims for three more by FY25. About the Commercial Viability of Green Hydrogen Projects: Hygenco, a Haryana-based company, commissioned India’s first green hydrogen plant for steel production in March and plans to build three more by FY25. Anshul Gupta, Co-founder of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court expands fundamental rights to include protection against climate change effects, emphasising legal gaps in environmental legislation. About the Legal Expansion: The Supreme Court extends the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to encompass the “right against adverse effects of climate change”. Refers to Article 48A and Clause (g) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-India and its bilateral relations GS-3-Renewable energy and self dependent system Focus : The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) implemented an executive order named “The Approved Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic Modules (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2019” from April 1, 2019. Source- ET Context of the Executive Order: This order …
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