Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Q4. Discuss the geopolitical implications of expanding International Energy Agency membership beyond OECD countries. Analyse how this could affect global energy governance structures. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The issue is relevant in the context of India’s formal request for …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 October 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. …
Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) in its World Energy Outlook 2024 highlights the rapid transition toward clean energy, projecting that more than half of the world’s electricity will come from low-emission sources by 2030.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IEA Context: The International Energy Agency (IEA) is set to commence discussions with India on its request for full membership, recognizing India’s strategic importance in addressing global energy and climate challenges. India’s growing economy, population, and energy usage underline its pivotal role in energy security and climate action. …
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In News: Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister wrote to Prime Minister Modi, requesting him to ensure adequate supply of coal to the power-generating units in the State. In Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister said the State government planned to import coal to cope with the power crisis. The other top power-consuming State in the country, …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Context: India will release 5 million barrels of crude oil from its emergency stockpile in tandem with the U.S., China, Japan, and other major economies to cool oil prices. This is the first time ever that India, which stores 5.33 million tonne or about 38 million barrels of …
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Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. International Energy Agency: Context: International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its India Energy Outlook 2021 report. Key findings: India will make up the biggest share of energy demand growth at 25% over the next two decades, as it overtakes the European Union as the …
