Coal Sector
Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme Extended
The government has given its approval for the continuation of the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme.’ The central sector scheme aims to explore coal and lignite resources in the country, estimate their availability, and prepare detailed project reports for ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
The Report on Optimal Generation Capacity Mix for 2029-30
India’s Power Ministry recently released a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for 2029-30. According to the report, the per MW cost of putting up a new coal-fired thermal power plant is ₹8.34 crore. This figure is based on ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Angul-Balram rail link
The 14 km-long Angul-Balram rail link was inaugurated recently. About Angul-Balram rail link The Angul-Balram rail link was constructed by the Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited (MCRL). It was constructed at a total cost of Rs.300 crore. This rail link is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023 • Places in News Current Affairs
Coal 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2025
On December 16, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the report “Coal 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2025”. What is the IEA’s Coal Market Report? Since the year 2011, the IEA’s Coal Market Report has been published every December. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Coal Directory of India 2020-21
Coal Controller’s Organization released its flagship publications “Coal Directory of India 2020-21”, recently. Highlights Coal Controller’s Organisation is a subordinate office under Ministry of Coal. The publication was released by the Secretary of Ministry of Coal, Dr. Anil Kumar Jain ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023
Coal Shortage Crisis in India
As per data of “Central Electricity Authority of India”. India is facing an unprecedented shortage of coal stocks across the thermal plants which might lead to a power crisis. Highlights Of total 135 thermal plants using coal for power generation, ..