05Jun 2026

India Showcases Environmental Progress on World Environment Day

India Showcases Environmental Progress on World Environment Day Why in the News ? On World Environment Day, Union Ministers highlighted India’s achievements in renewable energy expansion, forest cover growth, and environmental conservation initiatives, emphasizing the country’s commitment to sustainable development and climate action through robust environmental clearances and regulatory frameworks. India’s Achievements in Environmental Conservation …

03Jun 2026

India Emerges Global Leader in Solar Expansion

India Emerges Global Leader in Solar Expansion Why in the News ? India has surpassed the United States in annual solar capacity additions to become the world’s second-largest solar growth market in 2025. The achievement reflects the rapid progress of India’s renewable energy sector and its commitment to climate goals through streamlined environmental clearances. India’s …

12May 2026

INDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 3rd LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER

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 …

15Feb 2026

NITI Aayog Report on Viksit Bharat & Net Zero

NITI AAYOG RELEASES REPORTS ON VIKSIT BHARAT AND NET ZERO ROADMAP Why in the News? Policy Reports: NITI Aayog released three study reports outlining scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero 2070 transition strategy. Strategic Vision: Reports focus on macroeconomic implications, financing requirements, and development roadmap for long-term sustainable growth. ROADMAP TOWARDS VIKSIT BHARAT AND …

08Jan 2026

INDIA’S PROGRESS ON CLIMATE TARGETS

INDIA’S PROGRESS ON CLIMATE TARGETS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Environment and ecology ● Conservation Why in the News? Recent debates on environmental governance and the need for robust environmental clearances have revived attention on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. While India has met key emissions-intensity and non-fossil capacity targets, questions persist regarding absolute emissions …

05Jan 2026

Energy Transition Needs Systemic Reforms

ENERGY 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 …

18Dec 2025

Kerala’s Electric Freight Corridor Plan

Kerala Plans Electric Freight Corridor Under PM E-DRIVE Why in the News? Kerala is preparing to develop an electric truck corridor along NH-66 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, aiming to promote freight electrification, reduce carbon emissions, and position the State as a national leader in clean logistics transition. This initiative will require careful consideration of …

02Dec 2025

IGI Airport Becomes India’s First Water-Positive Hub

IGI Airport Achieves India’s First Water-Positive Milestone Why in the News ? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become India’s first airport to achieve “water-positive” status, indicating that it replenishes more water than it consumes. This achievement marks a major step in IGIA’s shift toward sustainability and its net-zero airport vision. Achievement and Environmental …

17Sep 2025

India Cooling Action Plan: Energy & Climate Focus

India Launches Pioneering Cooling Action Plan Why in the News ? India has become one of the first countries globally to implement a Cooling Action Plan aimed at reducing the harmful environmental impact of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting sustainable resource use, announced by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav during World Ozone Day 2025. About India’s Cooling …

26May 2025

PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme: Boosting Green Urban Mobility in India

PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme: Boosting Green Urban Mobility in India Why in News: Major metro cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata have opted out of the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, prompting the Central Government to consider shifting electric bus subsidies to smaller towns and intracity transport services. This development impacts the government’s efforts to promote …

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