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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Q5. What makes hydrogen an attractive fuel for rail transport? Examine the technological and operational challenges associated with its use. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India’s launch of its first hydrogen-powered train has renewed focus on hydrogen as a clean transport fuel …
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Source: ET Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recognised three major Indian ports — Deendayal (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip (Odisha) — as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) to accelerate India’s clean energy transition. About India Recognises Three Key Ports As Green Hydrogen Hubs: …
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Source: TOI Context: India commissioned its first indigenously developed 1 MW green hydrogen plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla — a milestone under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and Maritime India Vision 2030. About India commissioned its first indigenously developed 1 MW green hydrogen plant: What it is? A 1-megawatt green hydrogen facility, part of a …
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Source: NIE Context: India signed agreements to supply 4.12 lakh tonnes of green hydrogen derivatives to Japan and Singapore. Simultaneously, it launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI) to ensure credible and transparent green hydrogen production. About Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India (GHCI): What is GHCI? GHCI is India’s first certification framework …
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Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has sanctioned five pilot projects for using hydrogen in buses and trucks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. These projects will deploy 37 hydrogen-powered vehicles across 10 major routes, supported by ₹208 crore in funding. About National Green Hydrogen Mission: What is the Green Hydrogen Mission? A flagship …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19 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. …
Source: PIB Context: As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Union Government has sanctioned three pilot projects aimed at using hydrogen in steel production. About National Green Hydrogen Mission: Budget: Outlay of ₹19,744 crore up to FY 2029-30 for green hydrogen initiatives. Objectives: Establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Energy, Environment, Conservation Source: IE Context: India’s energy strategy is presently recognised as being pragmatic and balanced since it is motivated by assuring energy access, availability, and affordability for its vast population. What is energy justice? Energy justice envisions elements of a global energy system that fairly distributes …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure/Environment Source: DTE Context: According to a new report, contrary to its spotless reputation, green hydrogen is not the key to the energy transition. Green hydrogen: It involves splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity from renewable energy sources like sunlight/wind. It accounted for only 0.04% of globally …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy) Source: IE Context: An integrated approach that focuses on renewable energy along with the exploration of traditional fuels is the key to energy security in the next 25 years in India. Need for an integrated approach: 3As: Ensuring energy access, availability and affordability for India’s large population. …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy)/Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Source: TH Context: The 2023 Union Budget has allocated ₹19,700 crore for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. This could help India establish itself as a green H2 superpower. Importance of Green H2 for India: India has committed to 50% electricity capacity from non-fossil …
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