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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 …
Read MoreINDIA’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 …
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 MoreKerala 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 …
Read MoreIGI 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 …
Read MoreIndia 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 …
Read MorePM 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Environmental phenomenon and Challenges Pollution and its effects Why in the News? A 2024 study in Geophysical Research Letters warns that reducing aerosol emissions without cutting greenhouse gases could lead to sudden warming and extreme heat in polluted regions like India. The study highlights that aerosols counteract warming by reflecting sunlight, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the right against the adverse effects of climate change. Source: Hinduustan Times In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India recently acknowledged the fundamental …
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