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India Achieves Milestone With Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor Why in the News ? India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has attained criticality, marking a major step in the second stage of the nuclear programme. The achievement strengthens India’s push for clean energy, technological self-reliance, and thorium-based nuclear development, contributing to a …
Read MoreIndia Targets 60% Clean Power Capacity by 2035 Why in the News ? India has updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, aiming for 60% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2035, alongside stronger emission reduction and carbon sink targets, signalling enhanced climate ambition and global leadership. This transition requires streamlined environmental clearances …
Read MoreINDIA’S ENERGY SHIFT THROUGH THE GREEN AMMONIA ROUTE Syllabus: GS 3: Science and technology Development and its application in everyday life Why in the News? At India Energy Week 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted investment opportunities worth $500 billion, signalling India’s transition from energy security to energy independence. Central to this shift is green …
Read MoreEthanol Blending in India: Promise, Challenges, and the Road Ahead Syllabus: GS 3 Employment generation Economic development Why in the News? India’s ethanol-blending programme, targeting 20% ethanol in petrol (E20) by 2025, aims at reducing carbon emissions, strengthening energy security, and cutting oil import bills. However, it raises challenges for vehicle-owners, automobile technology adaptation, and …
Read MoreIndia Ranked 71st on WEF Energy Transition Index 2025 India has been ranked 71st out of 118 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025, released recently. The index evaluates countries based on their energy system performance and readiness for transition to a more secure, sustainable, affordable, and inclusive energy future. …
Read MoreBATTERY STORAGE FUELS INDIA’S ENERGY FUTURE Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3: Renewable Energy Why in the News? India’s ambitious clean energy goals require a major boost in energy storage capacity. BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), a crucial component of energy storage batteries, are central to this …
Read MoreFORGING A NEW INDIA-AFRICA DIGITAL COMPACT Syllabus: GS-3: ● India and Foreign Relations ● Digital Internationalization. Why in the News? On May 25th, Africa Day was celebrated, marking the founding of the Organisation of African Unity. It highlighted the continent’s digital ambitions and emphasized the importance of India’s growing role in co-creating affordable and inclusive …
Read MoreIndia’s Nuclear Expansion: Forest Panel to Review New 2,800 MWe Plant in Rajasthan Why in News: The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has moved a proposal for setting up a new nuclear power plant in India, specifically a 2,800 MWe capacity nuclear power project in Rajasthan’s Banswara district. This NPCIL proposal is part …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-1: Mineral & Energy Resources GS-3: Nuclear Technology Focus: India’s rising electricity demand, net-zero commitments, and the push for hydrogen as an industrial fuel have intensified discussions on diversifying clean energy sources. The government’s nuclear expansion plans, combined with policies for green hydrogen and energy storage synergy, are critical for sustainable energy security and …
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