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Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a joint declaration of intent (JDI) establishing the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership. What is the goal of the partnership? To intensify bilateral and multilateral cooperation and accelerate actions towards climate protection. How much financial assistance will be provided by Germany? Under the partnership, Germany ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Germany • Green Hydrogen • JDI • Renewable energy
India- Maldives Renewable Energy Transfer Project
India and Maldives have agreed to set up a transmission interconnection for the purpose of transferring renewable power between both countries. This proposal was discussed during the meeting that was held between R K Singh, India’s Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister, and Aminath Shauna, Maldives’ Environment, Climate Change, and Technology Minister. Overview: The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Energy transition programme • India • Madives • Renewable energy • Renewable Energy Transfer Project • renewable power
Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy
The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the period of 2022-2027 has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka. This policy will be looking to maintain the state’s reputation as a leader in the field of renewable energy. Overview: This policy aims that in the next five years, the state will have 10 GW renewable ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Karnataka • Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy • Renewable energy • renewable energy parks
Power Foundation
Power foundation is the policy advocacy society set up by the government for power and allied sectors. Establishment of Power foundation Power foundation is a society formed under the aegis of the Power Ministry. It is registered under the Societies Act by leading power sector CPSEs such as NTPC, Powergrid, REC, PFC, NHPC, THDC, NEEPCO, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Ministry of Power • Power Foundation • power tariffs • Renewable energy
What is a Solar Tree?
A structure that incorporates solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a trunk of a tree is known as Solar Tree. It may be a functional power generator or a solar artwork. Purpose of Solar Tree The purpose of Solar trees is to enhance the architecture and landscape they complement, usually in a public ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute • Energy for Sustainable Growth • Renewable energy • Solar tree
Indian Railway’s First Solar Power Plant
A 1.7-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant has been commissioned by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) at Bina, Madhya Pradesh for the Indian Railways. Overview: Power to the traction systems of Indian Railways will be fed directly through this plant. This plant was commissioned after the Indian Railways decided to become self-reliant for their electricity need and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. • Bhel • Indian Railways • Madhya Pradesh • Ministry of Power • Renewable energy