India ranks 90th in terms of energy security, access: WEF Report

India has been ranked at the 90th place in a list of 126 countries on the basis of their ability to deliver secure, affordable and sustainable energy. It was revealed by Global Energy Architecture Performance Index (GEAPI) Report compiled by ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016

4th India Africa Hydrocarbons Conference begins in New Delhi

The fourth edition of India Africa Hydrocarbons Conference (IAHC) has begun on January 21, 2016 in New Delhi. The two day conference aims at enhancing greater cooperation between India and African continent in the field of Hydrocarbons. It also seeks ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016

Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU with BRICS countries for energy conservation

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) countries for energy conservation. The MoU provides for Joint ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Construction work TAPI gas pipeline project begins

Ground breaking ceremony of 1800-kilometre-long Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project was held at the ancient city of Mary of Turkmenistan. The ground breaking function was attended by Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Central Government has revised the National Solar Mission target

Central Government has revised the National Solar Mission target of Grid Connected Solar Power projects from 20,000 MW by 2022 to1,00,000 MW by 2022. Centre has envisaged to achieve the 1,00,000 MW target by setting up Distributed Rooftop Solar Projects ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Government approves MoU between India and America to establish PACEsetter Fund

The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post-facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between American and India to establish the PACEsetter Fund. The PACEsetter Fund is a fund that supports the Promoting Energy Access through Clean Energy (PEACE) an initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

10 August: World Bio-Fuel Day

Every year 10th August is observed as World Bio-Fuel Day in a bid to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels). Significance of Day: On this day in 1893, Sir Rudalph Diesel (inventor of the diesel engine) for the first ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Excellence in India’s Oil and Gas Sector

The oil and gas sector is vital to India’s economy. It plays a key role in energy security, economic development, and job creation. Recognising excellence in this sector encourages best practices, innovation, and sustainability. Overview of the Oil and Gas ..