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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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Powering India’s Green Transition and Strategic Self-Reliance

Syllabus: Economy and Minerals  Source:  YT Context: India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (2025) to build self-reliance in the exploration, mining, and processing of rare earth and critical minerals that are vital for clean energy, electronics, and defence technologies. About Powering India’s Green Transition and Strategic Self-Reliance: Importance of Rare Earths and Critical …

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Map the global distribution of critical minerals and explain their importance in the contemporary industrial landscape.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world. Q2. Map the global distribution of critical minerals and explain their importance in the contemporary industrial landscape. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: The spatial distribution of critical minerals globally and their strategic role in shaping modern industries such as clean energy, …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Coach

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The successful trial of India’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, in July 2025 marked a landmark step in India’s sustainable transport journey. This innovation, a part of the Indian Railways’ Hydrogen for Heritage initiative, aligns with the …

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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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Explain the spatial distribution of solar energy potential across India. Analyse how topography, latitude, and climatic factors influence it. Evaluate the future prospects of achieving balanced regional solar development.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) Q2. Explain the spatial distribution of solar energy potential across India. Analyse how topography, latitude, and climatic factors influence it. Evaluate the future prospects of achieving balanced regional solar development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: BL Why the …

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Assess the prospects of India emerging as a global leader in energy storage manufacturing by 2030. What policy and market frameworks are essential to achieve this?

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. Assess the prospects of India emerging as a global leader in energy storage manufacturing by 2030. What policy and market frameworks are essential to achieve this? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India’s rapid renewable expansion and global race for battery leadership makes storage manufacturing a strategic …

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Describe the sectoral applications of green hydrogen in India. How can its adoption reshape hard-to-abate industries and support sustainable economic growth?

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. Describe the sectoral applications of green hydrogen in India. How can its adoption reshape hard-to-abate industries and support sustainable economic growth? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India is investing in green hydrogen to decarbonise industries, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and strengthen its position in the global …

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What are the major components of a solar-plus-storage power system? What challenges exist in implementing it in India?

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. What are the major components of a solar-plus-storage power system? What challenges exist in implementing it in India? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: India’s recent push for large-scale solar-plus-storage projects, backed by the 2025 Energy Transitions Commission report and policy incentives like the PLI scheme, makes …

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Discuss the geospatial and socio-economic factors that determine the success of rooftop solar initiatives in Indian cities. How can urban geography be aligned with renewable energy goals?

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); Q2. Discuss the geospatial and socio-economic factors that determine the success of rooftop solar initiatives in Indian cities. How can urban geography be aligned with renewable energy goals? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question: Rapid …

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India’s New Solar-Powered Device for Affordable Green Hydrogen Production

Source:  PIB Context: Indian scientists at Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru have developed a scalable solar-driven device for affordable green hydrogen production — a potential game-changer for clean energy. About Scalable Solar-Driven Device for Affordable Green Hydrogen Production: What Is the Innovation? Developed a next-gen device that splits water molecules to …

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