Electric vehicles
Telangana Announces 100% Tax Exemption for EVs
The Telangana government has initiated a policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation. It seeks to reduce air pollution, particularly in urban areas like Hyderabad. The exemption from road tax and registration fees will continue until ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Karnataka’s Energy Demand Projections for 2034-35
Karnataka’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly. Recent data shows a remarkable 22.7% increase in energy sales during FY 2022-23. This growth is the highest recorded in over a decade. The state’s peak demand is projected to exceed 33,000 Megawatts (MW) ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
India Approves Amendments to Promote Mineral Exploration
On July 12, the Indian government approved amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. These amendments aim to incentivize mineral exploration and development in the country, with a specific focus on minerals such as lithium, gold, ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
E-retrofitment Industry in India
India’s ambitious goal of achieving 30% sales penetration of electric passenger cars by 2030 has paved the way for the emergence of the e-retrofitment industry. This innovative concept involves transforming traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs) ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Paris’ Ban on e-Scooter
Paris, the city of love, is known for its beauty and charm. The city’s streets are filled with tourists and locals alike, with many of them relying on rental e-scooters to navigate the city. However, with the recent Paris e-scooter ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
UBER-TATA Deal for 25000 EV
TATA is one of the largest electric vehicle manufacturers in India. The UBER recently signed a mega deal with TATA. According to the deal, TATA will produce 25,000 Electric Vehicles for UBER. This means usage of Electric Vehicles is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
EU formally bans gas, diesel car sales from 2035
The European Union recently planned to ban the sale of gas and diesel cars. The ban will come into effect in 2035. The decision was made to increase the use of Electric Vehicles. The main objective is to achieve zero ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Allocation Doubled under FAME-2 scheme
FAME is the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. It was launched in 2015 to increase the sale of electric vehicles in the country. The scheme was launched under the National Electric Mobility Mission. During the Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs