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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Expanding the PM E-DRIVE Scheme for a Comprehensive EV Transition in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.    Introduction The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme is designed to accelerate India’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) across various transport sectors. It demonstrates India’s commitment to reducing fossil …

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FAME II subsidy for electric vehicles at only 52% of its target

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Infrastructure/Manufacturing sector   Source: Business Standard, DTE  Context: The parliamentary standing committee on heavy industry highlighted that Phase 2 of the FAME scheme to subsidize electric vehicles has achieved only 51.96 per cent of its target. In related news, the Committee on Estimates (2022-23) for the evaluation of electric vehicle policy under …

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Shoonya Campaign: 

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 …

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