How does the PM E-Drive scheme seek to expand EV charging infrastructure in India? Examine the challenges in its implementation. Assess its likely impact on sustainable mobility and the clean energy transition.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy. Q6. How does the PM E-Drive scheme seek to expand EV charging infrastructure in India? Examine the challenges in its implementation. Assess its likely impact on sustainable mobility and the clean energy transition. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The government has recently launched the PM E-Drive scheme …

Insights into Editorial: India’s EV ambition rides on three wheels

    Context: India’s push for electric vehicles (EVs) was renewed when phase-II of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid and) Electric (FAME) Vehicles scheme in India, with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore, was approved in 2019. This was significant since phase-I, launched in 2015, was approved with an outlay of Rs.895 crore.   …

SANSAD TV: NATURE AND YOU- CLIMATE CHANGE

  Challenges in addressing climate change: Regional Inequality: The principle of Common but differentiated responsibilities was proposed to tackle climate change by addressing the regional inequality. However, the indifferent behaviour by the developed countries has led to partial success of many global initiatives. Eg. Kyoto Protocol. Developed Countries not taking responsibility: Historical emissions and pollution …