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Powering the India-Australia Clean Energy Alliance Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, is visiting New Delhi to meet India’s Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, advancing the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). …
Read MoreSawalkote Hydropower Project on Chenab Gets Clearance Why in the News ? The Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee has granted fresh environmental clearance to the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first major approval after India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in April 2025. …
Read MoreIndia Declares Three Ports as Green Hydrogen Hubs Why in the News ? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has recognised Deendayal Port (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port (Odisha) as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, advancing India’s goal of net zero emissions by 2070. Advancing India’s …
Read MoreAsia’s Carbon Capture Drive Threatens Climate Targets Why in the News? A new Climate Analytics report warns that Asia’s dependence on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could lead to 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, undermining the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal and locking the region into fossil fuel dependence. This situation parallels concerns …
Read MoreIndia to Host 8th International Solar Alliance Assembly Why in the News? India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The session aims to strengthen global cooperation on solar energy, review progress, and align actions toward affordable and sustainable solar solutions for all, while …
Read MoreIndia Expands Solar Pump Scheme to Africa, Islands Why in the News ? India plans to promote its PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar solar programmes across African and island nations through the International Solar Alliance (ISA) platform. The move aims to strengthen renewable energy cooperation and enhance solar connectivity in regions with limited infrastructure, while …
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 …
Read MoreTHIS CLEAN ENERGY RISE NEEDS CLIMATE FINANCE EXPANSION Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Energy Security and trasistion to clean energy Why in the News? India’s clean energy transition has gained global recognition with record solar capacity additions and rising investments. However, experts warn that without a significant expansion of climate finance, India risks falling short of …
Read More11th World Green Economy Summit Opens in Dubai Why in the News? The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) commenced in Dubai, bringing together 3,300 participants from over 30 countries under the theme “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.” The summit aims to foster global collaboration on sustainable development and climate …
Read MoreTato-II & Heo Hydroelectric Projects, Arunachal Pradesh Introduction The Government of India, in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government, has recently cleared major clean energy projects in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district—the Tato-II hydro-electric project (700 MW) and Heo (240 MW) projects. These initiatives symbolize India’s push for renewable energy, regional development, and border area infrastructure …
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