Tag: Net Zero 2070

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What makes agricultural biomass an important component of India’s renewable energy strategy? Explain the measures required to unlock its full potential.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q6. What makes agricultural biomass an important component of India’s renewable energy strategy? Explain the measures required to unlock its full potential. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Agricultural biomass has gained renewed policy importance due to India’s clean energy …

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A unified policy architecture for India’s energy future

Source: THSubject: Energy Infrastructure Context: the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)—specifically through its Centre for Science, Technology, Innovation and Policy—released a milestone policy brief highlighting the urgent need for a unified national energy framework. A unified policy architecture for India’s energy future About A unified policy architecture for India’s energy future: What it is? The …

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How can electric vehicle adoption contribute to India’s climate commitments? Analyse the constraints that may limit its effectiveness in reducing emissions.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. How can electric vehicle adoption contribute to India’s climate commitments? Analyse the constraints that may limit its effectiveness in reducing emissions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Electric mobility is increasingly viewed as a key instrument for achieving climate goals, energy security and sustainable transportation. The question …

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Transport contributes significantly to India’s final energy demand and emissions. Analyse why decarbonising transport is structurally harder than decarbonising electricity. Suggest a sectoral sequencing strategy up to 2035.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. Transport contributes significantly to India’s final energy demand and emissions. Analyse why decarbonising transport is structurally harder than decarbonising electricity. Suggest a sectoral sequencing strategy up to 2035. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Transport is the most difficult pillar of India’s Net Zero 2070 pathway because …

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India’s progress on its climate targets

Source: TH Subject: Environment Context: Recent analyses and commentaries have reviewed India’s performance on its Paris climate commitments, noting that while emissions intensity reduction and renewable capacity targets are largely on track, absolute emissions and coal dependence remain key concerns for the coming decade. About India’s progress on its climate targets: What it is? India’s …

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Explain Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies. Evaluate their potential role in India’s hard-to-abate sectors. Discuss associated economic and regulatory challenges.

Topic: Carbon Capture and Storage Q5. Explain Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies. Evaluate their potential role in India’s hard-to-abate sectors. Discuss associated economic and regulatory challenges. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question As India commits to Net Zero by 2070 while sustaining industrial growth, attention has shifted to technologies …

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India Recognises Three Key Ports As Green Hydrogen Hubs

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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India’s Fusion Energy Roadmap

Syllabus: Nuclear Energy Source:  TH Context: Researchers at the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar, unveiled a roadmap for India’s fusion energy programme. It proposes developing SST-Bharat, a superconducting tokamak aiming for a demonstration reactor by 2060. About India’s Fusion Energy Roadmap: What is Nuclear Fusion? Fusion vs. Fission: Unlike fission (splitting heavy atoms), fusion …

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Isobutanol

Source:  TH Context: The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is conducting a pilot project to blend isobutanol with diesel, after ethanol–diesel blending failed. About Isobutanol: What It Is? Isobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol (C4H10O), clear, flammable liquid with higher energy density than ethanol. Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and now being explored …

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National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025

Source:  News on Air Context: MNRE launched the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to accelerate exploration and deployment of geothermal energy resources. About National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025: What It Is? A comprehensive framework issued by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) to harness India’s 10 GW geothermal potential, integrate it …

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How can pricing reforms shape the adoption of low-carbon fuels in India? Discuss their wider implications for energy transition and economic sustainability.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. How can pricing reforms shape the adoption of low-carbon fuels in India? Discuss their wider implications for energy transition and economic sustainability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Growing debates on ethanol pricing, bio-CNG adoption and green hydrogen costs in India make pricing reforms central to energy …

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“India’s rapid economic growth is increasingly energy-intensive”. Assess its implications for India’s emission targets. Discuss recent trends in green energy productivity. Outline structural reforms to enhance overall energy efficiency.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. “India’s rapid economic growth is increasingly energy-intensive”. Assess its implications for India’s emission targets. Discuss recent trends in green energy productivity. Outline structural reforms to enhance overall energy efficiency. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Although India has made commendable gains in energy efficiency, declining green energy …

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What are the key features of India’s draft climate finance taxonomy? How can it improve investor confidence in green sectors?

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Q5. What are the key features of India’s draft climate finance taxonomy? How can it improve investor confidence in green sectors? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: To direct investment towards clean-energy projects and infrastructure better adapted to weather threats from climate change, …

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