Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI, IEA Context: According to the International Energy Agency, India is expected to have the highest growth in energy demand over the next three decades, however, India’s industrial sector will emit 30% less CO2 by 2030, and passenger cars will emit 25% less CO2 per kilometre driven. Reasons …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation, Pollution Source: DTE Context: According to the IEA’s ‘CO2 Emissions in 2022’ report, global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose by under 1% in 2022. Background: The report is the first in a new series, the Global Energy Transitions Stocktake, which will bring together the IEA’s …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography/ Environment/ Science and Steel Source: DTE Context: Intergovernmental organisation International Energy Agency has released a document saying that most net-zero emission (NZE) routes for steel and cement production are not yet commercially available including for ‘green steel’ What is Green Steel? Green Steel is the manufacturing of steel using renewable or low-carbon energy …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: The early 2022 edition of the Agency’s bi-annual Electricity Market Report has been published. Highlights of the report: Nations are largely turning to fossil fuels to meet the increase in electricity demand as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions are lifting. …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member. Implications: The proposal if accepted will require New Delhi to raise strategic oil reserves to 90 days requirement. India’s current strategic …
Topics Covered: Important international institutions. International Energy Agency (IEA) What to study? For Prelims: IEA- objectives, functions, reports and members. For Mains: Significance and its role in ensuring energy security. Context: IEA has made some observations about the impact of global lockdown on oil demands across the world. Key observations: The price of crude has …
