In Context A recent working paper from the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) extends the earlier minerals assessment for 23 minerals by assessing the criticality levels of 43 select minerals for India based on their economic importance. More about the critical minerals About: Critical minerals are elements that are the building blocks of […]
In News State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) has got the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). About Miniratna Status In October 1997, the government granted certain autonomy & financial powers to some profit making organisations on the basis of certain criterias. The criteria laid down by the Government for […]
In News The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. More about News There are four categories in the index i.e. Front Runner, Achiever, Contender and Aspirant. Front Runner category (>60 points) It has 5 states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and Telangana. Achiever Category (50-60 points) Assam ,Haryana, […]
Context The European Union (EU) is reducing its dependence on Russian gas by rapidly expanding imports of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). What is LNG? LNG is natural gas reduced to a liquid state (liquefaction) through intense cooling to around -161 degrees Celsius (-259 Fahrenheit). This liquid gas is 600 times smaller than the original volume […]
In News The Etalin hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh has been rejected in its present form by the Forest Advisory Committee in the face of overwhelming opposition to its construction. About The Forest Advisory Committee has asked the Arunachal Pradesh government to file a fresh proposal for forest diversion and the construction of the Etalin […]
Context The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved India’s Rs 20,000 cr National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). National Green Hydrogen Mission (NHM) Genesis: NGHM is a part of National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) which was announced by the finance minister in the Union Budget 2021-22. The Prime Minister of India also announced the […]
Context An analysis by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) shows that India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones. About Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a firm that tracks utilization of the fuel source internationally. GEM performed its analysis by surveying annual reports of Coal India Limited (the largest coal producer in the […]
In News The Union minister for Road, Transport and Highways recently launched Toyota’s first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India. Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV): Characteristic features: An FFV SHEV has a flex-fuel engine and an electric powertrain. It thus provides a dual benefit of higher […]
Context The 11th Foundation Day Celebration of Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) was observed recently. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) About: Solar Energy Corporation of India ltd” (SECI) is a CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), set up on 20th Sept, 2011. Vision: To […]
In News India has added significant photovoltaics capacity over the past decade, achieving over 50 GW by 2022. About Solar photovoltaics (PV) has driven India’s push towards the adoption of cleaner energy generation technologies. India’s Journey: From less than 10 MW in 2010, India has achieved PV capacity over 50 GW by 2022. By 2030, […]
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