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General Studies Prelims

General Studies (Mains)

Wind Energy

Wind energy is a renewable source of power. It harnesses the natural movement of air. Wind turbines convert kinetic energy into electricity. This process reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Wind energy is environmentally friendly. It helps combat climate change. Many countries invest in wind farms. India has significant potential for wind energy. It contributes to sustainable development and energy security.

Tamil Nadu’s Wind Energy Policy Controversy

Tamil Nadu has been a leader in wind energy with installations dating back over 30 years. In August 2024, the state government introduced a new policy aimed at...

 November 12, 2024

Biodiversity and Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity and renewable energy sources are two critical components in the global quest for sustainability. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation,...

 January 18, 2024

Renewable Energy Technologies

In the face of growing concerns over climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, renewable energy technologies have emerged as the cornerstone of sustainable energy solutions. Solar Power...

 January 4, 2024

Energy and the Environment

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, the relationship between energy and the environment is at the forefront of global conversations. As societies grapple with the growing demand...

 December 13, 2023

Morocco’s Renewable Energy Potential for Climate Mitigation

Morocco’s Renewable Energy Potential for Climate Mitigation Morocco, a country blessed with abundant renewable energy resources, has the potential to play a pivotal role in climate mitigation, according to a recent report by the International...

 November 2, 2023

Record High Solar Energy Generation in Australia Lowers Wholesale Electricity Prices

Australia has achieved a record high in solar electricity generation during the third quarter, resulting in a significant decrease in average wholesale electricity prices. The Australian Energy Market...

 October 27, 2023

EU’s Strategic Push to Strengthen Wind Industry in Response to China’s Clean Tech Dominance

The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive wind power package aimed at countering the rising influence of China in the clean tech sector and bolstering its own industry....

 October 25, 2023

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India, has given the green light to a Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to promote the development of...

 September 7, 2023

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has initiated bids for over 4...

 August 19, 2023

Trade Winds (Detailed)

Trade winds, often referred to as nature's air highways, have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of global trade and exploration for centuries. These consistent, prevailing...

 August 19, 2023