UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24 December 2025 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. These …
Syllabus: Energy Source: TH Context: India’s bioeconomy has grown 16 times in the last decade (2014–2024), reaching $165.7 billion and accounting for 4.25% of GDP, but challenges of rural–urban disparity highlight the need for a landscape-driven green economy model. About Reimagining Green Economy through Landscapes: Green Economy: A green economy is an economic model that …
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Source: TH Context: The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, marked its first anniversary with a report in London recommending policy changes to de-risk investments in India’s infrastructure sector. About The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB): What it is? A bilateral initiative between India and the U.K. to mobilise global …
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Source: ET Context: India has achieved a record-low price of ₹55.75/kg for Green Ammonia in the first SECI auction under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme, marking a major step in the National Green Hydrogen Mission. About Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme: What it is? A flagship financial component …
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Source: NDTV Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a special investment exemption for NLC India Limited (NLCIL), allowing it to invest ₹7,000 crore in renewable energy without prior approvals. About NLC India Limited (NLCIL): What It Is? A Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) engaged in lignite mining and thermal, coal, and renewable power generation. …
Source: News on Air Context: The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully executed over 60 GW of Power Sale Agreements (PSAs) for solar, wind, and hybrid energy projects. About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI): What is SECI? SECI is a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. Discuss the key reasons behind the global underinvestment in electricity grids despite rapid growth in renewable generation. How can this mismatch be corrected in the Indian context? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: China is set to account for over 25 per cent of global energy investment …
Syllabus: Energy Source: TH Context: India’s Petroleum Minister highlighted India’s energy strategy, biofuel achievements, and green hydrogen push in an op-ed, as India became the 4th largest global economy in 2025 with $4.3 trillion GDP. About India Energy Security: Need for Energy Security in India: High Demand Growth: India is set to contribute 25% of …
General Studies-1; Topic: Geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Introduction India is set to experience one of the harshest summers in recent history, with temperatures expected to rise above normal and frequent heat waves threatening lives and livelihoods. …
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Source: PIB Context: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi flagged off India’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials in New Delhi. The trials align with the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), reinforcing India’s commitment to clean mobility and energy security. About Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks use fuel cell technology, converting hydrogen into electricity to power vehicles. …
Source: EW Context: India has achieved the milestone of 100 GW solar energy capacity, reinforcing its global leadership in renewable energy and progress toward a 500 GW non-fossil fuel target by 2030. About Recent Achievements of India in Solar Energy: Solar Energy Target and Capacity Expansion: India achieved 100 GW of solar capacity as of …
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Source: TH Context: Nearly a year after the ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar scheme was launched, 8.5 lakh households have installed rooftop solar connections, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy. About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: What is the PM Surya Ghar Scheme? The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojanais a centrally sponsored scheme …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11 November 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. …
Syllabus: Renewable Energy Source: TH Context: Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in wind power, is facing challenges regarding outdated wind turbines, repowering policies, and land constraints. The Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy – 2024 aims to address these issues but has received opposition from stakeholders citing financial and operational concerns. India’s Wind Energy …
