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Discuss the role of decentralised renewable energy systems in enhancing agricultural resilience in India. Identify key constraints associated with it.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. Discuss the role of decentralised renewable energy systems in enhancing agricultural resilience in India. Identify key constraints associated with it. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The role of decentralised renewable energy in climate-resilient agriculture amid rising energy and water stress in India. Key Demand of the …

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IRENA

Source:  News on Air Subject:  International Organisation Context: The 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) concluded in Abu Dhabi, calling for an accelerated global shift towards renewables. About IRENA: What is IRENA? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is the world’s only intergovernmental organisation dedicated exclusively to renewable energy. It acts as …

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India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Source:  TH Context: India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About India will host the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA): What It Is? The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a global intergovernmental organisation that promotes solar energy deployment worldwide to ensure energy access, …

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Rooftop solar scheme:

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has allowed households to get rooftop solar panels installed by themselves or by any vendor of their choice and a photograph of the installed system for distribution utility is sufficient to avail benefits or subsidy under the Rooftop …

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Insights into Editorial: Revitalising PM-KUSUM

     Context: The Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy recently reviewed the progress of the PM-KUSUM scheme and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accelerating solar pump adoption. Launched in 2019, PM-KUSUM aims to help farmers access reliable day-time solar power for irrigation, reduce power subsidies, and decarbonise agriculture. But pandemic-induced disruptions, limited …

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Insights into Editorial: PM-KUSUM will shine when implemented fully

  Context: Recently, central government came out with guidelines for implementation of feeder-level solarisation. The eligibility for participation in the centralised tender has also been amended to allow a joint venture of manufacturer of solar pump, panel, and solar pump controller with integrators to bid. But the fact is that manufacturers lack workforce in the …

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