Ministry of Power
Differential Time-Based Electricity Tariffs
The Union Power Ministry in India has recently announced proposed changes that could revolutionize the electricity tariff system. These changes involve the implementation of differential time-based electricity tariffs, which aim to optimize energy consumption and integrate renewable energy sources. Understanding ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)
The Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) is a significant initiative launched by the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It aims to leverage emerging technologies in the power sector through indigenous development and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
The Indian government is actively working towards decarbonising its economy and achieving ambitious climate goals. To facilitate this transition and promote sustainable practices, the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change are collaborating to develop ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Power Ministry and DRDO Sign MoU for Early Warning System
The Union Ministry of Power and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations in the hilly regions. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
National Energy Conservation Awards 2022
President of India Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards, National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards and National Painting Competition prizes on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day (December 14). What are Energy Conservation Awards? The National Energy Conservation ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
POSOCO renamed as “Grid Controller of India Limited”
India’s national grid operator Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) was renamed as Grid Controller of India Limited. About Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) The Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) is a wholly owned central government enterprise that ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism
The Union Ministry of Power is currently calling for the Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism – a radical shift from the current decentralized, voluntary pool-based electricity market. What is the MBED mechanism? The MBED mechanism envisages a centralized scheduling for ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Ramagundam: India’s largest floating Solar Power Project
India’s largest floating solar power plant was made fully operational by NTPC at Ramagundam, Telangana. About the floating solar power plant The capacity of solar plant is 100 MW. It is powered with advanced technology and environment friendly features. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Environment Current Affairs