Half of the electricity to be from renewable sources by 2027 Context : While India may have committed to the world to have half of its installed electricity come from renewable sources by 2030, a Central Electricity Authority (CEA) estimate of the country’s estimated power […]
Vande Bharat trains hit a hurdle Context : The joint venture (JV) between Indian public sector organisation (PSU) Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd. (RVNL) and Russian transportation firm Transmashholding (TMH) to produce 120 Vande Bharat Express train sets, valued at about $3.63 billion (more than 30,000 […]
India and Nepal sign pacts on energy and transport Context: Several energy and transportation agreements were negotiated between India and Nepal, including one that allowed Nepal to export hydropower to Bangladesh via Indian soil. Indo-Nepal Relation: Geographical proximity: India and Nepal are significant neighbours because […]
Who Should Own The World’/s Lithium? Context: According to academics, the continuous shift to low-carbon economies, the quick development of artificial intelligence (AI), and the rollout of 5G networks will significantly alter regional and global geopolitics. The histories of Chile and Bolivia, the two South […]
At The Root Of India’s Manufacturing Challenge Context: The necessity for a manufacturing ecosystem, encompassing education, training, and infrastructure, was disregarded in 1991 when the trade and industrial policy regime was revised. Economic Reforms of 1991 In response to a severe economic crisis, the Indian […]