Hydrogen Hydrogen is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-toxic and highly combustible gaseous substance. It is also the lightest, simplest and most abundant member of the family of chemical elements in the universe. Hydrogen is a clean fuel and an efficient …
Context Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has said that it will allow pension funds to invest in sovereign green bonds (SGrBs). What are Green Bonds? Green bonds are bonds issued by any sovereign entity, inter-governmental groups or alliances …
Context: This article highlights that the present commitments made by the developed world in terms of climate finance are absolutely insufficient and suggests measures in this regard. Issues surrounding climate finance Inadequate finance: At COP15 in 2009 (Copenhagen, Denmark), developed …
What is ethanol blending in petrol? Ethanol is a biofuel, that is, a fuel produced by processing organic matter. The auto fuels we commonly use are mainly derived from the slow geological process of fossilisation, which is why they are …
Hydrogen Hydrogen is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, non-toxic and highly combustible gaseous substance. It is also the lightest, simplest and most abundant member of the family of chemical elements in the universe. Hydrogen is a clean fuel and an efficient …
Context The government’s bid to raise the level of ethanol blending in petrol to 20 per cent (E20) by 2025, instead of 2030, needs a serious rethink. Why does E20 by 2025 need a revisit? A recent report released by …
Context According to the State of World Population 2023 Report, published by the United Nations Population Fund, India will surpass China to become the most populated country in the world by July this year. Population Estimation India’s population is pegged …
About the Scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Scheme was launched in 2019 for installation of solar pumps and grid connected solar and other renewable power plants in the country. It was launched by …
What’s in the news? The Government has decided to invite bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years i.e., from Financial Year 2023-24 till Financial Year 2027-28. The plan has been finalized by Ministry …