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Review of Gas Pricing Formula

For Prelims: Current Mechanism of Gas Pricing Formula, Russia-Ukraine, Inflation For Mains: Review of Gas Pricing Formula Why in News? The...

08 Sep 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Karnataka Iron Ore Mining

For Prelims: Iron Ore Industry, Iron Ores in Karnataka, E-Auction For Mains: Significance of Iron Industry, Issues with Mining Industry Why in...

02 Sep 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Greening Initiatives of India’s Coal Sector

For Prelims: Net Zero Emissions, Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Paris Agreement, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, (Hybrid &) Electric...

31 Aug 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Geothermal Power in Ladakh

For Prelims: Geothermal Energy, Geography of Ladakh For Mains: Geothermal Energy, It’s Uses & Benefits, Significance of Geothermal...

25 Aug 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Solar Energy in Agriculture

This editorial is based on “Solar energy: For Amrit Kaal in agriculture” which was published in The Indian Express on 22/08/2022. It...

22 Aug 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Open Acreage Licensing Programme

Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has launched the OALP Bid Round-VIII, offering 10 blocks for International Competitive Bidding. What...

11 Jul 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

High-grade lithium discovered in Nigeria

For Prelims: High Grade Lithium, spodumene and lepidolite, Electric Vehicles For Mains: Applications of Lithium, Lithium in India, Steps taken by...

29 Jun 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Compliance Deadline for Category-C Coal Plants

For Prelims: Coal-plant Categories, Flue Gas Desulfurisation, Central Pollution Control Board For Mains: Energy Resources, Conservation,...

28 May 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Metal Industry: Current Outlook and Future Trends

For Prelims: Indian Metal Industry, Initiatives related to Metal Sector For Mains: Significance of Indian Metal Sector and Associated...

24 May 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Ensuring Mineral Availability for EVs

This editorial is based on “EV Plan Hinges on Securing Rare Resources” which was published in The Hindu BusinessLine on 17/05/2022. It...

18 May 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Dealing with the Power Crisis

This editorial is based on “Three Interlinking Factors That Explain The Coal Crisis” which was published in Hindustan Times on...

07 May 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Policy for use of Land Acquired under CBA Act, 1957

For Prelims: CBA Act, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Coal gasification For Mains: Coal Sector and associated challenges Why in News? Recently, the Union...

14 Apr 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022

For Prelims: World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022, IRENA, decarbonisation, Paris Agreement, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, renewables,...

31 Mar 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

The Prospect of Nuclear Energy

This editorial is based on “Shutdown This Misguided Energy Policy” which was published in The Hindu on 12/03/2022. It talks about the...

14 Mar 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act 1957

For Prelims: Mines and Minerals Act 1957, Coal in India. For Mains: Significance of Amendment MMDR Act. Why in News? Recently, the Union...

12 Mar 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Konark Sun Temple to Run on Solar Energy

For Prelims: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Konark Sun Temple, Kalinga Architecture, UNESCO world heritage site. For Mains: Indian Culture...

03 Mar 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Surge in India’s Coal Demand

For Prelims: Coal, Renewable Energy. For Mains: Reasons for surging Coal Demand in India and related concerns. Why in News? The demand for...

05 Feb 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Rare Earth Metals

For Prelims: Rare Earth Metals and its significance For Mains: Rare Earth Metals, Need to develop capabilities to increase its production in India...

17 Jan 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Challenges in India's Rooftop Solar Program

For Prelims: Schemes and programmes for Achieving Renewable Energy Target For Mains: India's achievements in renewable energy sector, India's...

13 Jan 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources

Green Energy Corridor

For Prelims: Features of the Green Energy Corridor Scheme, Initiatives for the Green Energy For Mains: India’s initiatives for...

07 Jan 2022 Mineral & Energy Resources