Energy Sector
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
The Rajya Sabha intended to discuss the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024. However, the session concluded without any progress on the matter. The bill aims to stabilise policies for oil and gas companies, which seeks to promote international ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Arvinder Singh Sahney Becomes Indian Oil Chairman
Arvinder Singh Sahney has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation as of November 13, 2024. His appointment follows the tenure of S. M. Vaidya. Previously, V. Satish Kumar held the position in an interim capacity. Sahney brings ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
CBIP Award 2022
CBIP Award 2022 was conferred recently to NTPC Limited for the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Power Generation’. The award recognizes the role of Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station – the largest power station in India – in efficiency and high-level power ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
UAE to host first I2U2 vice-ministerial meeting
I2U2 is a joint initiative of India, Israel, the USA, and the UAE. I2 stands for Israel and India. U2 stands for USA and UAE. The main objective of the initiative is security cooperation, technological hubs, food security, and other ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India-France-UAE Trilateral Cooperation Initiative
In recent times, India has been increasing its bilateral trade with UAE. With CEPA and the Golden Visa program (extension) of UAE, business relations have increased exponentially. On the other hand, India has strong defence relations with France. From fighter ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
2022 New Energy Outlook Report
2022 New Energy Outlook Report was released by the global, clean energy research provider BloombergNEF. The report analysed the Net Zero scenarios or pathways that limit global warming to 1.77°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050 with 67 percent assurance. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Australia-India Centre for Energy (AICE)
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Australian Universities are collaborating to launch the Australia-India Centre for Energy (AICE) to work on the 2030 SDGs. What is Australia-India Centre for Energy (AICE)? The Australia-India Centre for Energy (AICE) is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
World Bank study on Energy Prices
The World Bank recently released the October 2022 edition of the Commodity Markets Outlook. What are the key findings of the Commodity Markets Outlook report? The projections of commodity prices are subject to numerous risks. Energy markets are facing significant ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs