Preliminary > Science and Technology > Innovation and New technologies > Energy
Why in news? Recently, University of Houston (US) scientists developed an electrolyte that contributes significantly to making sodium ion batteries more commercially viable. About Sodium Ion Batteries: T...
Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Energy
Why in news? Recently, the Government launched the Open Acreage Licensing Programme(OALP) Bid Round-VII for International Competitive Bidding in continuation of its aggressive programme for exploration and adhering...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Energy > Energy
Why in news? India should invest USD 1 billion in green hydrogen R&D by 2030: NITI Aayog study. About Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen is the most abundant element – it’s estimated that ...
Preliminary > Economic Development > Miscellaneous > Energy
Why in news? The Ministry of Coal has prepared a National Mission document to achieve 100 MT (Million Tonnes) Coal Gasification by 2030. About Coal Gasification: Coal gasification is a process in which c...
Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Energy
WHY IN NEWS? With temperatures soaring and demand for electricity increasing every day, the concerns over power crisis looms large as several thermal power plants in the country are facing severe shortage of coal. ...
Preliminary > Economic Development > Miscellaneous > Energy
Why in news? The Union Cabinet recently approved a policy for use of lands, which are mined out or are practically unsuitable for mining, to develop and set up infrastructure relating to coal and energy. The poli...
Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Global warming > Energy
Why in news? Recently Government released the action plan for the implementation of the recommendations of ICAP About India Cooling Action Plan: India is one of the first countries in the world to develo...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Energy
Why in news? Open Cast Mine in Jharkhand continues to be a death trap. Recently, five persons were found dead in Jharkhand after part of an open cast coal mine caved in. What is Open Cast Mining? Open-ca...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Energy > Energy
Why in news? Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has started India’s first-of-its-kind project to mix hydrogen into natural gas system at Indore, Madhya Pradesh. More about news: GAIL started “hydr...
Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Energy
WHY IN NEWS? India is on course to outshine China as the world’s third largest ethanol consumer by 2026 as it accelerates the transformation towards a clean energy ecosystem with the objective of becoming car...