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CRITICAL MINERALS, THE FOUNDATION OF STRATEGIC POWER Why in the News? Critical minerals have emerged as a strategic priority, shifting from a resource management issue to the core of industrial policy, economic security, and national defence, attracting significant attention from institutional investors and fund managers. Growing demand for clean energy and digital technologies has made …
Read MoreIntegrating Climate And Development Finance For Growth Why in the News ? Growing concerns over the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap and climate challenges have renewed focus on creating a unified framework that links climate finance and development finance, enabling investments that generate both environmental and socio-economic benefits while strengthening environmental democracy and …
Read MoreSolid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …
Read MoreA CARBON MARKET OFFERS BENEFITS WE SHOULD SEIZE Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and ecology Conservation Why in the News? India’s recent push to expand its domestic carbon market, combined with weak outcomes at CoP-30 in Belém, has renewed debate on carbon pricing, climate justice, and clean-technology adoption. As global warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold, India faces …
Read MoreChile’s Coal Exit Model Offers India Vital Lessons Syllabus: GS-3: Conservation ,Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News ? India slipped 13 places to rank 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025, mainly due to insufficient progress in phasing out coal. As coal remains India’s dominant energy source, the editorial evaluates Chile’s …
Read MoreBalancing Development Priorities With Strong Environmental Governance Syllabus: GS-3: Industrial Policy ,Infrastructure ,Growth & Development ,Planning ,Fiscal Policy ,Inclusive Growth Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in CREDAI v. Vanashakti (2025) has revived the possibility of granting ex post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs)—permissions issued after construction begins. This ruling reverses a …
Read MoreIndia to Host Global Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 Why in the News ? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the International Conference on Green Hydrogen 2025 in New Delhi on 11–12 November, aiming to promote collaboration, innovation, and investment in green hydrogen production, infrastructure, and technology localisation. This event aligns …
Read MoreChina, ASEAN Sign Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with Focus on Emissions Trading Why in News ? China and the ASEAN bloc have signed an upgraded version of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA 3.0) in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on digital economy, green growth, and supply chain integration amid rising U.S. tariffs targeting both sides. The new …
Read MoreRethinking India’s National Assets and Industrial Strategy Syllabus: GS -3: Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in the News? India’s persistent dependence on imports, especially from China, has raised concerns about its industrial policy, capital goods production, and strategic vulnerabilities. The widening gap between India’s and China’s manufacturing capabilities highlights the urgent need for …
Read MoreCheaper Gas: Key to India’s Low-Carbon Transition Syllabus: GS-3: Issues Relating to Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? India’s energy policy focus has returned to natural gas as global prices are expected to decline, making gas imports more affordable. With Gazprom planning an LNG terminal in India, cheaper …
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