8th December 2022
Mains Question:
Q. Analyze why the transition from fossil energy to renewable energy will be a challenge for India. Discuss in light of 500 GW renewable energy target of India which is set to be achieved by 2030.
Question Mapping
- Subject: Indian Economy (GS-III)
- Sub-topic: Infrastructure: Energy
- Subject: Environment (GS-III)
- Sub-topic: Environmental conservation, pollution and degradation.
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- Introduction:In short write about the objective for the 500 GW renewable energy target of India
- Now in very short discuss the need for renewable energy for India.
- Substantiate with the challenges faced by India in transition from fossil energy to renewable energy. (Provide specific examples or short case studies)
- Conclude with environmental conservation, lowering pollution and achievement of SDG 7.
Editorials
Context:
December 8th is commemorated as SAARC Charter Day, but it is no hidden truth that it has failed to achieve its objectives. Regional instruments such as the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral, Technical, and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) hold the key for the future.
Significance of regionalism
- Neighbourhood First Policy: SAARC is the only intergovernmental organization with a pan-South Asia reach. It could have served India’s interest in the entire region, but it couldn’t.
- Bilateralism over regionalism: Bilateralism cannot substitute, regional or multilateral efforts. Regionalism has brought immense success in other parts such as East Asia and Africa.
- New Regional Economic Order: Regionalism can deliver prosperity in the South Asian region throughthe trade-development model, based on incrementalism and flexibility.