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India Commissions First Geothermal Wells at Puga Valley

Mapping Source: TOISubject: Mapping Context: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor officially commissioned India’s first and deepest twin geothermal wells at Puga Valley in eastern Ladakh. Executed by the ONGC Energy Centre, these 1,000-meter-deep wells will serve as the technical backbone for India’s first 1 MW demonstration-scale geothermal power plant. India Commissions First Geothermal Wells at Puga Valley …

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The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell

Source: THSubject: Science and Technology Context: Prime Minister of India flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train, the NaMo Green Rail, on its official maiden run along the 89-km Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana. The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell About The Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell: What It Is? A Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) …

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Biogas and India’s Energy Security Architecture

Source: THSubject: Energy Sector Context: Due to recent escalation in West Asian conflicts threatening India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports—90% of which transit through the volatile Strait of Hormuz—the Government of India has aggressively renewed its focus on domestic alternatives. Biogas and India's Energy Security Architecture About Biogas and India's Energy Security Architecture: What it …

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What makes hydrogen an attractive fuel for rail transport? Examine the technological and operational challenges associated with its use.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Q5.  What makes hydrogen an attractive fuel for rail transport? Examine the technological and operational challenges associated with its use. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s launch of its first hydrogen-powered train has renewed focus on hydrogen as a clean transport fuel …

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The Roadmap to Make Green Urea Production a Reality

Source: PIBSubject: Agriculture Context: The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) conducted a high-level Pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting at PDIL headquarters in Noida to establish India's first commercial Green Urea manufacturing roadmap. The Roadmap to Make Green Urea Production a Reality About The Roadmap to Make Green Urea Production a Reality: What It Is? Green Urea …

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Discuss the significance of India-Italy relations in the context of India’s evolving engagement with Europe. Analyse the major sectors driving the partnership.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Discuss the significance of India-Italy relations in the context of India’s evolving engagement with Europe. Analyse the major sectors driving the partnership. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s engagement with Europe is increasingly expanding into …

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India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce

Context: India and the United Kingdom launched the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce under Vision 2035 to accelerate cooperation in offshore wind energy development. About India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce: What it is? The India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce is a bilateral cooperation platform launched under the Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue to strengthen collaboration in offshore wind energy. …

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Greenwald Limit

Source:  TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: China’s EAST fusion reactor has achieved stable plasma densities up to 65% beyond the Greenwald limit, a long-standing barrier in nuclear fusion research. About Greenwald Limit: What it is? The Greenwald limit is a theoretical density ceiling for plasma in a tokamak (fusion reactor), beyond which the plasma …

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India’s First MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery at NTPC NETRA

Source:  BW Subject:  Economy Context: India inaugurated its first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity at NTPC NETRA, Greater Noida, marking a breakthrough in long-duration energy storage (LDES) and renewable energy integration. About India’s First MWh-Scale Vanadium Flow Battery at NTPC NETRA: What it is? The Vanadium Redox Flow Battery …

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Powering India’s Green Transition and Strategic Self-Reliance

Syllabus: Economy and Minerals  Source:  YT Context: India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (2025) to build self-reliance in the exploration, mining, and processing of rare earth and critical minerals that are vital for clean energy, electronics, and defence technologies. About Powering India’s Green Transition and Strategic Self-Reliance: Importance of Rare Earths and Critical …

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Explain the comparative advantages and limitations of pumped hydro and battery storage in India’s energy transition. Suggest how both can be developed in parallel.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. Explain the comparative advantages and limitations of pumped hydro and battery storage in India’s energy transition. Suggest how both can be developed in parallel. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India’s growing emphasis on pumped hydro storage over batteries due to lifecycle, cost, and recycling concerns, highlighted …

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Revised Guidelines Under The Biomass Programme

Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revised guidelines under the Biomass Programme (Phase-I, 2021–26). Aim to streamline clean energy adoption, support MSMEs, and address stubble burning with more flexibility and financial incentives. About Revised Guidelines Under the Biomass Programme: Launched by: MNRE under National Bioenergy Programme Phase-I Term: 2021–22 to 2025–26 Objective: …

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CPCB Drafts India’s First Solar Waste Playbook

Syllabus: Pollution Source:  DTE Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released draft guidelines on June 4, 2025, for managing solar photovoltaic (PV) waste under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. About CPCB Drafts India’s First Solar Waste Playbook: What is Solar Waste? Solar waste refers to end-of-life solar PV modules, panels, or cells discarded from …

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White Hydrogen

Source:  TN Context: France has discovered the world’s largest white hydrogen deposit in the Moselle region, estimated at 46 million tons, valued at $92 trillion. Found beneath the soil of Folschviller in the Moselle region. About White Hydrogen: What it is: White hydrogen is naturally occurring pure hydrogen found underground, formed due to geological reactions. …

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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

Source:  TH Context: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, a landmark project built with Russian collaboration under Rosatom, has recently faced allegations of irregularities. About Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Location: Situated in Rooppur, Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna District. Built by: Constructed by Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation. River bank: Located along the Padma River. Features: …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Delhi Air Pollution

Syllabus: Air Pollution Source:  TH  Context: Delhi’s air pollution crisis is worsening, with high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and other pollutants creating severe health and environmental issues.  Delhi Air Pollution Status: Air Quality Index (AQI): Frequently hovers between 300-500, indicating “very poor” to “severe” air quality. PM2.5 Dominance: Major contributor to unhealthy …

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Hydrogen Fuel can be a game changer in ensuring energy security as well as our battle against climate change. Discuss the steps taken by India with respect to adoption of hydrogen fuel technology.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 5. Hydrogen Fuel can be a game changer in ensuring energy security as well as our battle against climate change. Discuss the steps taken by India with respect to adoption of hydrogen fuel technology. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Live Mint …

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