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Perovskite Solar Cells and India’s Solar Energy Growth

For Prelims: Solar energy, Rooftop Solar Programme, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Production Linked Incentive, International Solar...

21 Apr 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

India’s Nuclear Energy Roadmap

This editorial is based on “India’s long pursuit of nuclear power” which was published in Hindustan Times on 15/04/2025. The...

18 Apr 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Centrifuge Process of Uranium Enrichment

Source: TH  Uranium Enrichment is used to  increase U-235 concentration to the desired level.   Need for Enrichment: Natural...

08 Apr 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

HALEU Fuel Cycle as an Alternative to FBRs

Source: IE  Why in News?  India’s 3-stage nuclear power programme is facing delays in deploying Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs). Amid...

07 Apr 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Perspective: Role of Transmission in India's Power Sector

For Prelims:  Renewable Energy Goals, Power Plants,  India’s Economic Growth, Coal, Gas, Nuclear,  One Nation, One Grid, One...

03 Apr 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Unleashing India's Solar Power Potential

This editorial is based on “Mandating storage for rooftop solar may backfire without clarity” which was published in Business Standard...

27 Mar 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Global Energy Review 2025

Source: TH  The  International Energy Agency (IEA) released the Global Energy Review (GER) 2025, analyzing trends in energy demand,...

26 Mar 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

India’s Exploration of Critical Minerals

Source: IE  India is expanding global partnerships in Africa, South America, and Australia to secure critical minerals.  The government...

04 Mar 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

India-Argentina Lithium Partnership

Source: PIB  India and Argentina signed an MoU for lithium exploration and investment opportunities in Argentina.  Argentina is known...

21 Feb 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

India’s Nuclear Programme

Source: IE  Why in News?  Eminent physicist, scientist, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and a key architect of...

04 Feb 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Revamping India's Nuclear Energy Sector

This editorial is based on “Nuclear muddle” which was published in The Hindu on 07/05/2024. The article brings into picture the recent...

25 Jan 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

India’s Critical Minerals Roadmap

This editorial is based on “China’s moves must recast India’s critical minerals push” which was published in The Hindu on...

23 Jan 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Offshore Sand Mining in Kerala

For Prelims: Geological Survey of India, Indian territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, Desalination, Mineral oils, Sustainable Development...

23 Jan 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Artesian Well in Rajasthan and Tethys Sea

For Prelims: Artesian Well, Saraswati River, Aquifer, Permeable Rock, Sandstone, Tethys Sea, Mesozoic Era, Gondwana, Laurasia, Tectonic Plates,...

07 Jan 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Thorium-based Nuclear Energy Production

For Prelims: Thorium, Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), Three-Stage Nuclear Power Program, India’s Clean Energy Goals, Igneous Rocks,...

04 Jan 2025 Mineral & Energy Resources

Hydrothermal Vents in Indian Ocean

Source: IE  Why in News?   India's Deep Ocean Mission recently achieved a milestone by imaging an active hydrothermal vent 4,500...

25 Dec 2024 Mineral & Energy Resources

Including Non-Mineralised Areas in Mining Leases

For Prelims: Mining Leases, Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Supreme Court, Waste management, Indian Bureau of Mines...

07 Dec 2024 Mineral & Energy Resources

Coking Coal as Critical Mineral

For Prelims: NITI Aayog,  Coking Coal, Critical Minerals, Steel Production, European Union, Lithium, Rare Earths, Sedimentary Rock, Special...

25 Nov 2024 Mineral & Energy Resources

India Signs MoU on Critical Minerals Cooperation

Source: PIB Why in News? The Ministry of Mines recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Energy Agency (IEA) to...

20 Nov 2024 Mineral & Energy Resources

Nepal-Bangladesh Power Transfer via India

Source: TH  Nepal started exporting electricity to Bangladesh using India’s electricity grid, marking a significant milestone in regional...

18 Nov 2024 Mineral & Energy Resources