Tag: Renewable Energy

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Assess the role of floating solar projects in achieving India’s renewable energy targets. Explain the major implementation challenges.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5.  Assess the role of floating solar projects in achieving India’s renewable energy targets. Explain the major implementation challenges. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (2026) has brought floating solar projects into focus as an innovative solution for expanding …

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The DWEEPTI Yojana

Subject: CME Context: Chhattisgarh has launched the DWEEPTI Yojana (Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion), making it the first Indian state to adopt a women-led distributed renewable energy policy. The DWEEPTI Yojana About The DWEEPTI Yojana: What It Is? DWEEPTI Yojana (Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion) …

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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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Biogas and India’s Energy Security Architecture

Source: THSubject: Energy Sector Context: Due to recent escalation in West Asian conflicts threatening India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports—90% of which transit through the volatile Strait of Hormuz—the Government of India has aggressively renewed its focus on domestic alternatives. Biogas and India's Energy Security Architecture About Biogas and India's Energy Security Architecture: What it …

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The Eärendil-1 Mission

Source: THSubject: Science and Technology Context: the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially granted a limited two-year operating license to space-tech startup Reflect Orbital for its upcoming Eärendil-1 mission. The Eärendil-1 Mission About The Eärendil-1 Mission: What It Is? Eärendil-1—named after the legendary mariner who carried a shining silmaril gem across the skies in J.R.R. …

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The Roadmap to Make Green Urea Production a Reality

Source: PIBSubject: Agriculture Context: The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) conducted a high-level Pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting at PDIL headquarters in Noida to establish India's first commercial Green Urea manufacturing roadmap. The Roadmap to Make Green Urea Production a Reality About The Roadmap to Make Green Urea Production a Reality: What It Is? Green Urea …

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The Twin Climate and Energy Crises

Source: DTESubject: Environment Context: United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a critical address at London Climate Action Week, warning that the world is simultaneously confronting twin climate and energy crises. The Twin Climate and Energy Crises About The Twin Climate and Energy Crises: What it is? The UN chief described the modern global landscape …

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Discuss the growing mismatch between renewable energy deployment and transmission infrastructure development in India. Analyse its implications for achieving the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030. Suggest measures to bridge the gap.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. Discuss the growing mismatch between renewable energy deployment and transmission infrastructure development in India. Analyse its implications for achieving the target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030. Suggest measures to bridge the gap. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India’s renewable energy expansion has exposed growing …

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Explain the significance of India’s growing engagement with the Arctic region. How can cooperation with Nordic countries advance India’s climate and strategic interests?

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Explain the significance of India’s growing engagement with the Arctic region. How can cooperation with Nordic countries advance India’s climate and strategic interests? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Due to increasing geopolitical competition and climate …

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Discuss the structural challenges in ensuring round-the-clock reliable electricity supply in India. Analyse the role of different energy sources in addressing these challenges. Outline a comprehensive policy framework to enhance grid resilience and energy security.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5. Discuss the structural challenges in ensuring round-the-clock reliable electricity supply in India. Analyse the role of different energy sources in addressing these challenges. Outline a comprehensive policy framework to enhance grid resilience and energy security. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Rising peak demand, renewable expansion, and …

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“Green infrastructure is emerging as both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity for India.” Analyse the concept of green infrastructure. Examine India’s progress in this domain. Also propose measures to scale it up.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Investment models Q6. “Green infrastructure is emerging as both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity for India.” Analyse the concept of green infrastructure. Examine India’s progress in this domain. Also propose measures to scale it up. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question …

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Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV)

Source:  TH Subject:  Agriculture/Science and technology Context: In the 2026-27 Budget, the outlay for the PM-KUSUM scheme nearly doubled to ₹5,000 crore, with the government considering a National Agri-photovoltaics Mission to achieve 10 GW of capacity. This move positions Agri-photovoltaics (agriPV) as a primary solution to India’s land-use conflict between food security and the 300 …

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Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Framework

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Government Schemes Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has expanded the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to include solar ingots and wafers, effective June 1, 2028. About Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Framework: What it is? The ALMM is a quality and …

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“The decarbonisation of the power sector is emerging as the primary driver of emissions moderation in major developing economies”. Examine this statement in the context of India’s recent emissions trends. Discuss the factors enabling such a shift.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. “The decarbonisation of the power sector is emerging as the primary driver of emissions moderation in major developing economies”. Examine this statement in the context of India’s recent emissions trends. Discuss the factors enabling such a shift. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why …

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AI-for-Energy mission

Source:  DTE Subject:  International Organisation Context: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched a global AI-for-Energy mission at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to fast-track clean energy adoption across 120+ member countries. About AI-for-Energy mission: What it is? A strategic international initiative designed to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the clean energy infrastructure …

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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’s renewable energy transition

Source: IE Subject: Renewable energy Context: India’s energy transition debate has shifted from capacity creation to system reform, as renewable generation now outpaces the grid’s ability to efficiently absorb and utilise it. About India’s renewable energy transition: What it is? India’s renewable energy transition refers to the shift from fossil-fuel–dominated power generation to a low-carbon …

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Renewables alone cannot anchor long-term energy security in the absence of storage adequacy and flexible thermal balancing. Discuss the grid-integration challenges and the broader economic implications.

Topic: Infrastructure- Energy Q5. Renewables alone cannot anchor long-term energy security in the absence of storage adequacy and flexible thermal balancing. Discuss the grid-integration challenges and the broader economic implications. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question High RE integration has exposed grid strain, storage shortfall and the continued necessity of flexible …

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Project Suncatcher

Source:  IE Context: Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a pioneering plan to build AI-powered data centres in space to harness continuous solar energy and reduce Earth’s carbon footprint. About Project Suncatcher: What it is? Project Suncatcher is Google’s research initiative to create solar-powered AI data centres in space by deploying high-performance TPUs (Tensor Processing Units) …

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