05Jun 2026

India Showcases Environmental Progress on World Environment Day

India Showcases Environmental Progress on World Environment Day Why in the News ? On World Environment Day, Union Ministers highlighted India’s achievements in renewable energy expansion, forest cover growth, and environmental conservation initiatives, emphasizing the country’s commitment to sustainable development and climate action through robust environmental clearances and regulatory frameworks. India’s Achievements in Environmental Conservation …

03Jun 2026

India Emerges Global Leader in Solar Expansion

India Emerges Global Leader in Solar Expansion Why in the News ? India has surpassed the United States in annual solar capacity additions to become the world’s second-largest solar growth market in 2025. The achievement reflects the rapid progress of India’s renewable energy sector and its commitment to climate goals through streamlined environmental clearances. India’s …

25May 2026

India Power Sector Reality: Challenges & Future

India Power Sector Reality Syllabus GS 3: Energy Why in the News? Recently, rising global energy prices and West Asia tensions highlighted India’s continued dependence on coal despite renewable energy growth, raising concerns about electricity generation, energy security, environmental clearances, and fossil fuel vulnerability. Introduction India has made major progress in renewable energy during …

12May 2026

INDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 3rd LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER

INDIA BECOMES WORLD’S 3rd LARGEST RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER Why in the News? India has become the third-largest country globally in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. A report by Morgan Stanley highlighted India’s rapid growth in the renewable energy sector and the need for greater domestic manufacturing capacity. Key highlights of the report Expansion in …

04May 2026

Reset Needed for India’s Renewable Energy Future

Reset Needed for India’s Renewable Energy Future Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Renewable Energy Why in News ? India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets 60% non-fossil power capacity by 2035. However, rising geopolitical tensions, grid inefficiencies, and renewable curtailment have exposed structural weaknesses in the power sector. The debate has shifted from …

21Apr 2026

Reducing India’s Energy Storage Dependence for Strategic Security

Reducing India’s Energy Storage Dependence for Strategic Security Syllabus: GS-2: Infrastructure,Planning, Sustainable Development GS-1: Mineral & Energy Resources Why in the News ? Recent global geopolitical tensions, including trade wars, supply chain disruptions, and mineral export restrictions, have exposed India’s heavy dependence on battery energy storage systems (BESS) dominated by China. This has triggered debates …

30Mar 2026

Battery Storage Push Under Revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0

Battery Storage Push Under Revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 Why in the News ? The Centre is planning to introduce battery energy storage in the revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme as the current scheme expires in March 2026. This aims to address solar generation-demand mismatch in agriculture and improve grid efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with environmental …

28Mar 2026

India’s Climate Wins Story

ON CLIMATE CHANGE, INDIA HAS A GOOD STORY TO TELL Why in the News? India announced its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) on March 25 for the 2030–2035 period. These commitments are part of its obligations under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (2015). The update signals India’s enhanced climate targets and long-term strategy amid …

28Jan 2026

INDIA ENERGY WEEK 2026 IN GOA

INDIA ENERGY WEEK 2026 IN GOA Why in the News? Event Launch: India Energy Week 2026 begins today in South Goa, marking its fourth edition. PM Address: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate and address delegates. Global Meet: The conclave brings together global energy leaders to discuss energy security and decarbonisation. KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF …

28Jan 2026

RATLE HYDRO PROJECT CLEARANCE EXTENSION

RATLE HYDRO PROJECT CLEARANCE EXTENSION Why in the News? Clearance Extended: Centre’s expert panel has upheld the validity of environmental clearance for the Ratle Hydroelectric Project till December 2030. Litigation Delay: Time lost due to litigation and COVID-19 was treated as a zero period for clearance validity calculation. ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY PANEL DECISION Expert Appraisal: The …

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