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India Releases Draft Climate Taxonomy for Investment Why in News ? The Finance Ministry has unveiled a draft climate finance taxonomy to direct investments into clean energy and climate-resilient infrastructure. This initiative follows COP29 disagreements over defining “climate finance” and aligns with India’s Net Zero 2070 and Viksit Bharat goals. Objective and Scope of the …
Read MoreIndia-UK Carbon Tax Clash Amid Trade Talks Why in the News ? India has warned of retaliation if the UK introduces its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) without granting India’s demand for a carve-out in the free trade agreement (FTA), citing adverse impact on Indian exports and MSMEs. Concerns Over UK’s Proposed Carbon Tax: The …
Read MoreDelhi’s EV Policy Mulls Carbon Credit Incentives Why in the News ? The Delhi government is drafting its Electric Vehicles Policy 2.0, which includes a proposal to award carbon credits to EV buyers. While intended to boost EV adoption, experts warn of implementation challenges, pricing uncertainty, and market access issues. About the Proposal and Objectives …
Read MoreIndia- US Energy Future Syllabus GS 2: India and its Neighborhood Why in the News? Recently, India and the U.S. renewed strategic talks to enhance cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals, and nuclear power amid rising concerns over supply chain risks and China’s mineral dominance. Introduction India and the United States are re-evaluating their strategic …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A new data-driven analysis from Our World in Data highlights the major contributors to India’s air pollution, linking emissions to sector-specific activities like energy, transport, agriculture, and domestic use. It underscores pollution’s health impacts and ecological damage. About the Major Pollutants and Sectoral Sources: Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂): Energy production, especially …
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