Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: India has begun producing “reference” petrol and diesel, which are specialized fuels used for testing automobiles, making it part of a select group of nations that produce these high-quality fuels. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has developed these fuels with higher specifications to replace imports, ensuring …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Indian government has introduced a Star Labelling Programme for solar panels to enhance consumer awareness and promote the use of high-quality and energy-efficient solar photovoltaic modules. The Star Labelling Programme for solar panels is designed to help consumers make informed choices when purchasing and installing solar panels. …
Source: PIB Context: NITI Aayog has launched the India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 3.0, a comprehensive platform providing near real-time data on the energy sector, climate, and related economic datasets sourced from government publications. This user-friendly platform allows free access and analysis of datasets using an analytical engine, enabling users to gain insights and …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy: Energy Source: BS Context: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has accepted the main recommendations of the Kirit Parikh committee on natural gas pricing, and will be further recommended by them to the Cabinet soon What is the Kirit Parikh committee? The committee was constituted last year (2022) to review the existing …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Source: The Hindu Context: According to the figures revealed by the Minister for New and Renewable Energy- only a fourth of the total sanctioned solar projects with a capacity of nearly 39,000 MW have been commissioned so far Factors ailing the solar energy …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation, Energy Source: DTE Context: According to International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy will comprise 90 per cent of global electricity capacity expansion in the next five years and much of it will be in India. Reasons for such a spike: The first truly global energy crisis, triggered by …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure- Energy Source: Indian Express Context: The government has tabled the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha and then referred it to the parliamentary standing committee on energy for wider consultation. Direction: Just go through it once. No need to make notes right now as it will undergo many …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Energy sector, environment conservation Source: TERI Context: TERI has released a roadmap for feasible pathways to achieve India’s decarbonization targets. Direction: Go through the points. Note down 1-2 unique points. No need to go into details or overthink such reports. India’s COP commitments (Fig.) Status of Renewables in India Key …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Developments in Science and Technology. Context: The Union Government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles (EVs). Reasons for the recent increase in demand for electric vehicles: Concern over climate change. Cost of Li-ion (Lithium-ion) battery technology has decreased. …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Roadways. Context: In a thrust towards incentivising new age technologies and fulfil the pledged taken at COP26 to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by the year 2070, India is aggressively promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Aim: India aims to switch 30 percent of private …
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Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy Context: This initiative was announced on the second day of COP26 by India and the United Kingdom to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders. About the initiative: The initiative brings together the International Solar Alliance and the UK’s green grid initiative and complements India’s focus …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Context: Recently, NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India have launched the Shoonya Campaign. RMI is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1982. About the Campaign: It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry. The campaign will …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Energy. Context: The Assam government has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) policy for phasing out vehicles running on fossil fuels by 2030. Highlights of the Policy: The policy aims to introduce at least 200,000 electric vehicles (EVs) within the next five years through a set of incentives for …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Energy. Context: Under ‘Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission Railway’ by 2030, Indian Railways are set to run trains on hydrogen fuel-based technology. For this, it is considering retrofitting of existing trains. What is Hydrogen fuel? Hydrogen is the lightest and first element on the periodic table. Since the …
Question 1 “The present global health crisis is not primarily one of disease, but of Governance”. Comment. (300 words) http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/policy-and-issues/restrictive-global-governance-system-affects-public-health/article5681521.ece Question 2 “The lithium- ion batteries are having high potential but recent findings have defamed its viability”. Highlight the controversy associated with it and suggest measures to overcome the same. (200 words) http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/lithium_ion_safety_concerns http://www.pddnet.com/news/2014/02/researchers-build-nonflammable-lithium-ion-battery http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/promise-of-lithium-batteries/article4555245.ece http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sci-tech-and-agri/keeping-lithium-batteries-from-burning/article5683063.ece
