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VISTAR SCHEME AND CRITICAL MINERAL PROCESSING: STRENGTHENING INDIA’S FUTURE WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Union Cabinet, on November 4, 2026, approved two major initiatives: the ₹4,371-crore VISTAR Scheme to modernise India’s official statistical system and the ₹2,814-crore Capex Support Scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals and strengthen supply-chain resilience. VISTAR SCHEME: MODERNISING …
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 MoreEV Boom Triggers E-Waste Crisis: Challenges in Battery Waste Management Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, India’s rising lithium battery waste due to the EV boom has sparked urgent concerns, as experts warn that the current low EPR floor price threatens recycling sustainability and environmental safety. Introduction As India accelerates its transition …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and IIT Bombay have launched a pilot project to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. This initiative aims to assess the potential of using electric vehicles as decentralized energy storage to support Kerala’s power grid. V2G Adoption: Global and Indian Status Globally, countries like the UK, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Strong hybrids praised for cutting emissions, improving fuel efficiency without range anxiety of EVs. Onboard computer optimizes both drive trains in strong hybrids, offering an intermediate pathway to full electrification. source:finshot About Hybrid Vehicle: Combine Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) with Electric Propulsion system. Decarbonization Role: Hybrids have lower total carbon emissions …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Khanij Bidesh India Ltd. (KABIL) aims to acquire a lithium block in Australia this year, according to Mines Secretary V. L. Kantha Rao. source-US agency About Possible deal: KABIL, a joint venture of three PSUs, has been actively exploring mineral assets in Australia for the past year. Mr. Rao emphasized the …
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 …
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