Rising Petrol/Diesel Prices – UPSC GS3
Context: Retail prices of petrol and diesel have reached record highs in India. One major reason is a heavy tax […]
GS3
Power and Energy Sector
GS3
Green Hydrogen : Challenges – UPSC GS3
National Hydrogen Energy Mission: Indian prepares to launch the National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM). India currently consumes approximately 5.5 million
GS3
Strategic Petroleum Reserve – UPSC
Context: Government has decided to use its Strategic Petroleum Reserve temporarily. Facts: India is the 3rd largest consumer of oil
GS3
Power Sector in India : World Bank Report
The World Bank released a report titled ‘In the Dark: How Much Do Power Sector Distortions Cost South Asia’. As
Prelims
Ethanol blending
Ethanol blending is the practice of blending petrol with ethanol. Many countries, including India, have adopted ethanol blending in petrol
GS3
Biofuels: Government Initiatives
Considering benefits of biofuels in reducing import dependency on crude oil, as clean environment fuel and generating additional income to
Prelims
Thermal Battery
Thermal battery Thermal battery use thermal energy to operate i.e. energy created by temperature differences. The energy transfer in this battery
GS3
Unconventional Hydrocarbons : Policy Changes
Union Cabinet has approved policy framework to permit exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons such as Shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane
GS3
Ethanol production for Sugarcane
Context: Union Food Ministry has notified decision to allow sugar mills to manufacture ethanol directly from sugarcane juice or an
GS3
Shale Gas in India
Context: Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has amended Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 1959 to include shale in