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CABINET APPROVES ₹14,500-CRORE ENERGY STORAGE SCHEME WHY IN THE NEWS ? The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500-crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for grid-scale energy storage during 2026-27 to 2030-31. It aims to support 92 GWh of new storage capacity and strengthen India’s renewable energy integration and grid stability. VGF SCHEME: KEY FEATURES AND TARGETS …
Read MoreBHARAT RENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT PROMOTES GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Summit Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Four-Day Event: Scheduled from 2 to 5 November 2026, the summit carries the theme ‘Invest, Innovate, Inspire’. Global Participation: Representatives …
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 MoreFROM CLIMATE TARGETS TO ENERGY JUSTICE Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Sustainable Development Why in the News? India’s climate policy debate is increasingly concerned with reconciling decarbonisation, energy access and developmental equity. The article argues that global climate negotiations overemphasise emissions targets and production while overlooking unequal energy consumption and national well-being. It calls for a …
Read MoreCOP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreBreaking Silos for Stronger Energy Security Governance Syllabus: GS-1: Mineral & Energy Resources GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3:Economic and Social Development, Infrastructure Why in the News ? The Prime Minister’s recent call for energy austerity has revived debate on India’s energy governance framework. Rising geopolitical risks, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, damaged Gulf …
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Power Demand Syllabus GS 3: Energy Why in the News? Recently, rising crude oil prices and growing electric vehicle adoption highlighted concerns about India’s electricity infrastructure, freight electrification, grid stability, energy security, renewable energy integration, and the need for long-term power sector planning to address security challenges in the energy domain, requiring strategic …
Read MoreNITI 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 MoreWhy Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
Read MoreMNRE Clarifies Stand on Renewable Energy Financing Concerns Why in the News? Recent media reports suggested that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had advised financial institutions to pause lending to renewable energy projects due to possible overcapacity. The MNRE has now strongly denied these claims, reaffirming its commitment to supporting India’s clean …
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