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ETHANOL BLENDED PETROL (EBP) PROGRAMME Why in the News? Government Clarification: The Union Law Ministry clarified that the Attorney General never described the E20 Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme as an “ongoing experiment” before the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Case: The clarification came during litigation concerning ethanol allocation to Dedicated Ethanol Plants and Oil Marketing Companies …
Read MoreIndia Advances Ethanol Fuel Transition Amid Concerns Why in the News ? The Union Government has exempted higher ethanol-petrol blends (E22–E30) from central excise duty and proposed rules for E85 and E100 fuels, signaling India’s move beyond E20 fuel to reduce crude oil imports and strengthen energy security while promoting a pollution free environment. India’s …
Read MoreINDIAN RESERVOIRS CAN HOST 102 GW FLOATING SOLAR CAPACITY Why in the News? National Assessment: The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated that Indian reservoirs can support about 102 GW of floating solar capacity. Land Constraint Solution: The report highlights floating solar technology as a solution to land acquisition challenges and forest conservation …
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 …
Read MoreGreen Hydrogen Demand Driven by Fast Fashion Markets Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Growth & Development ,Conservation Why in the News ? The global green hydrogen sector is struggling as major Western projects stall, whereas China is rapidly expanding capacity and integrating hydrogen into its massive petrochemicals and plastics …
Read MoreIndia’s Carbon Emission Growth Slows in 2025 Why in the News ? The Global Carbon Project reported that India’s greenhouse gas emissions grew by only 1.4% in 2025, significantly lower than last year’s 4%. The slowdown is attributed to favourable monsoon conditions reducing cooling demand and a strong rise in clean energy transitions. Key Findings …
Read MoreTamil Nadu’s Pioneering Model of District-Level Climate Action Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper -3 Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Why in the News? Tamil Nadu has emerged as a national frontrunner in sub-state climate governance with its innovative district-level decarbonisation plans, a real-time Climate Action Tracker, and …
Read MoreWhat South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery Syllabus: GS 3 ● UNFCCC ● Sustainable Development Why in the News South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, seeks decisive outcomes from COP30 in Brazil. The region demands credible implementation of past pledges, predictable and fair climate finance, technology …
Read MorePunatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project: A Milestone in India–Bhutan Energy Cooperation Introduction The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) marks a major achievement in India–Bhutan bilateral cooperation. Recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the project highlights the strong energy partnership between the two Himalayan neighbours and reinforces India’s commitment to promoting clean …
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