UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Introduction India has expanded clean power quickly, yet grid emissions have risen. Non-fossil capacity now exceeds 51%, but the grid emission factor increased . The paradox stems from a capacity–generation gap and an evening-peak timing mismatch that keeps coal on call. Progress now requires putting energy efficiency first and… Continue reading The case for energy efficiency
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The tailwinds from lower global oil prices
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction Lower global oil prices are shifting power across the energy system. Competition between OPEC+ and other producers, along with cautious consumer behaviour, is nudging the market toward surplus. For India, this phase supports lower costs, easier inflation, and more fiscal space, but the benefits are… Continue reading The tailwinds from lower global oil prices
Time to prioritise energy storage
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure ( Energy) Introduction Recently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced lower electricity charges. He credited power swapping and tighter system management. This sparked a wider debate. Swapping helps in the short term, but a rising renewable share needs energy banking and storage so surplus power is not… Continue reading Time to prioritise energy storage
Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction India’s clean energy shift is gathering speed. Solar capacity rose by 24.5 GW in 2024, placing India third after China and the U.S. It is recognised by the UN Secretary-General’s 2025 Climate Report for scaling solar and wind. Clean energy is also creating jobs and… Continue reading Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
National Logistics Policy
Source: The post National Logistics Policy has been created, based on the article “National Logistics Policy: Transforming India’s Supply Chain Ecosystem” published in “PIB” on 17 September 2025. National Logistics Policy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper -3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: Recently, DPIIT commemorated three years of NLP implementation. The National… Continue reading National Logistics Policy
India secures energy sovereignty through five pillars
Source: The post India secures energy sovereignty through five pillars has been created, based on the article “In an unstable world, energy sovereignty is the new oil” published in “The Hindu” on 30th August 2025. India secures energy sovereignty through five pillars. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Growth and development And Infrastructure (energy). Context:… Continue reading India secures energy sovereignty through five pillars
E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs
Source: The post “E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs” has been created, based on the article “Where there’s an e-will” published in “Indian Express” on 30th August 2025. E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Growth and development And Infrastructure (energy). Context: When India… Continue reading E-wills – The Next Generational Digital Reform India Needs
India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption
Source: The post India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption has been created, based on the article “Betting on batteries, not barrels” published in “Businessline” on 20th August. India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructure- Energy Context: India’s transport depends on imported oil, straining… Continue reading India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption
Jellyfish swarms expose heat-stressed electricity grids worldwide
Source: The post Jellyfish swarms expose heat-stressed electricity grids worldwide has been created, based on the article “Climate havoc: Even jelly fishcan trip electricity supply now” published in “Live Mint” on 19th August 2025. Jellyfish swarms expose heat-stressed electricity grids worldwide. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure- energy And Environment Context: Jellyfish swarms in unusually… Continue reading Jellyfish swarms expose heat-stressed electricity grids worldwide
India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth
Source: The post India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth has been created, based on the article “For energy security, a redesign” published in “Indian Express” on 4th August 2025. India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Infrastructure- energy Context: India’s energy security, once focused solely… Continue reading India must simplify regulations to boost renewable energy growth
