Smuggling of uranium: ATS seizes 7kg uranium
Context: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested two persons under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, with 7 kg natural uranium estimated to be worth around Rs 21 crore. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, Mineral & Energy Resources, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution & Degradation) Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is uranium and what […]
Indian offshore model to dominate IT sector
Context: Analysis said that IT markets are picking up to such a degree that both the U.S. and Europe are running out of critical skills, and with this, offshore and Indian alternatives are increasingly becoming attractive for tech buyers. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (IT Sector), Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About the attractiveness […]
China’s lead in share of critical battery minerals
Context: A group of 17 elements, dubbed rare earths and placed at the bottom of periodic table, have remarkable electrical and magnetic properties, while a dozen others can store energy and transmit them with minimal losses. These elements, such as neodymium, molybdenum, titanium, lithium, cobalt, vanadium etc., are crucial in the new energy era where […]
AVERAGE SPOT POWER PRICE AT IEX JUMPS 65%
Context: Average spot power price rose by 65% per unit in March compared to the year earlier month at the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) mainly due to increase in demand on account of rise in temperature and revival of economic activities. The electricity market at Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) achieved an all-time high volume of […]
ARCH CLOSURE OF CHENAB BRIDGE COMPLETED
Context: The Railways said it had completed the arch closure of the 1315m Chenab bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Transport and Connectivity related infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About the Chenab Bridge Chenab valley Recently in news: Ratle Hydroelectric Project About the Chenab Bridge It is one of […]
FIRST FARM-BASED SOLAR POWER PLANT UNDER PM- KUSUM
Context: The first farm-based solar power plant under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has come up in Jaipur (Rajasthan) district’s Kotputli tehsil with a provision for production of 17 lakh units of electricity every year. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Energy related Infrastructure, Renewable energy sources, Government Policies and […]
THE SURGE OF GEOPOLITICS IN SOUTH ASIA’S POWER TRADE
Context: India has released new rules governing the trade of electricity across its borders. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy, Industry and Infrastructure (Implications and Ramifications of International Trading policies and deals, Energy Sector), GS-II: International Relations Mains Questions: What are the ramifications of India’s “new rules governing the trade of electricity” on electricity markets of India’s […]
POLAVARAM PROJECT
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Work on construction of the Polavaram project is going on as per schedule and 41% of the works has so far been completed. Polavaram Project The Polavaram Project is an under construction multi-purpose irrigation National project on the Godavari River in the West Godavari District and East […]
RE-INVEST 2020
Focus: GS 3;Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the virtual 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (RE-Invest 2020). Please click on this link and Refer detailed Explanation about RE-Invest 2020.
FOSSIL FUEL USE TO PLUNGE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure Why in news? Fossil fuel consumption is set to shrink for the first time in modern history as climate policies boost renewable energy while the coronavirus pandemic leaves a lasting effect on global energy demand, BP said in a forecast. Details London-based BP expects global economic activity to only partially […]