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Daily Current Affairs – 5 September, 2026

    Geothermal Energy

    Context

  • India’s geothermal push gained momentum with the commissioning of its first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh, opening prospects for round-the-clock renewable power.

    • About Geothermal Energy

  • Geothermal energy harnesses the natural heat within the Earth to generate electricity or provide direct heating and cooling.
  • It is weather-independent and available round the clock, unlike solar and wind, making it a potential source of firm renewable energy.
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    Child Labour

    In News

  • The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has rescued over 3,800 children from child labour under a sustained campaign.

    • Child Labour

  • Child labour can be defined as any work that is unconstitutional for a child’s age by physical or mental abilities.
  • It refers to work that is improper for a child’s age, or that impairs the child’s health, education, or physical, mental, social, or moral development. 
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    Coal Stocks at Thermal Power Plants Fall Below Recommended Levels

    Context

  • Coal stocks at thermal power plants across the country have fallen to less than half the recommended level, with 50 plants classified as having “critically low” inventories.

    • About

  • These 50 plants, with a combined capacity of around 224 GW, had coal stocks of 28.2 million tonnes (MT) against the prescribed requirement of 58.7 MT representing only 48% of the normative requirement.
  • The available coal stock was equivalent to around nine days of consumption at an 85% Plant Load Factor (PLF), compared with the normal requirement of approximately 19 days.
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    Skilling India’s Automobile Workforce for the Future

    Context

  • As automobile production expands and factories adopt electric, electronic and automated technologies, manufacturers face a shortage of workers with the skills needed for the changing shop floor.

    • Transition in Automobile Industry

  • Expansion: The annual vehicle production could increase from about 30–35 million units in FY25 to 50–55 million by 2030. 
  • The auto-component industry is targeting a turnover of about $200 billion by 2030, compared with about $86 billion currently.
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    News In Short 05-09-2026

    Context

  • The Belgian Prime Minister pitches the Port of Antwerp-Bruges,Belgium as India’s gateway to Europe.

    • About

  • Bilateral trade between both countries stood at approximately $13.08 billion in 2025-26.
  • Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Europe’s second-largest seaport and will be a key logistics link between India and Europe creating opportunities in diamonds, pharmaceuticals, food processing, maritime services, green hydrogen and infrastructure.
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