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PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely soon; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component
The Centre is likely to announce PM-KUSUM 2.0 soon, with a dedicated component for agrivoltaics that combines farming with solar power generation. The plan focuses on small and marginal farmers, FPOs, cooperatives and panchayats, alongside deeper agrivoltaics research across crops and regions.
Environment
GS-I: Diversity of India and effects of climate change on agriculture
GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable groups and role of Panchayats/FPOs/cooperatives
GS-III: Renewable energy promotion; solar power with land-based rural livelihoods
Perilous retreat: On gram sabhas, tribal land issues
The piece argues that proposals to require consent of only a majority of affected gram sabhas (instead of all) under the Forest Rights Act could weaken tribal safeguards. It highlights concerns about regulatory gaps and potential rule changes affecting tribal land rights and forest diversion for non-forest use.
Society
GS-II: Scheduled Tribes—rights over forest land and gram sabha consent under FRA
GS-II: Democratic decentralisation—role of gram sabha in local decision-making
GS-III: Environment/forests—diversion of forest land for non-forest use and regulatory safeguards
India and Japan are deepening defence cooperation by moving from dialogue/exercises toward more operational alignment, highlighted by a new maritime framework emphasizing information sharing and Maritime Domain Awareness. The step targets shared concerns over Indo-Pacific maritime security and the status quo.
Security
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood—bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements relevant to India’s interests
GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
ESA to explore cooperation with ISRO in human space flight, lunar and Venus missions
ESA plans to discuss cooperation with ISRO in human space flight (Gaganyaan) and lunar/Venus exploration during the International Space Summit in Paris. The discussions build on existing ESA-ISRO collaboration for human space flight and Earth observation.
Science & Tech
GS-II: Bilateral and multilateral scientific cooperation (international agreements)
GS-III: Developments in science and technology—space exploration and missions
Pollution from winter waste burning in cities three times higher than summer, study finds
A WRI India working paper finds open waste burning in Indian cities rises sharply in winter—incidence and burned quantity can be up to three times higher than in summer, worsening exposure near homes and streets.
Environment
GS-II: Addressing urban air pollution and public health risks in cities
GS-III: Environmental pollution—causes and control (air pollution, PM2.5/PM10)
The Farmer Who Has Always Fed the Nation is Now also Lighting it up, with the Annadata Becoming an Urjadata: Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister highlights agrivoltaics to help farmers become “Urjadata” alongside food production. A dedicated agrivoltaics component is proposed under the PM-KUSUM phase, focusing on small/marginal farmers while keeping land ownership with farmers.
Environment
GS-III: Renewable energy initiatives and programmes (solar, PM-KUSUM context)
GS-III: Sustainable agriculture and climate-linked interventions (agrivoltaics)
CCEA clears ₹20,804 crore rail upgrade to ease congestion across 9 states
CCEA has cleared a large rail upgrade package (₹20,804 crore) aimed at easing congestion across multiple states. The projects span 31 districts across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, and other listed states.
Economy
GS-III: Infrastructure—Railways and capacity augmentation
GS-II: Government decisions—Cabinet/CCEA approvals and public investment
Government working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: Tarun Kapoor
Government is working to enable ethanol blending beyond the current E20 level through rollout of flexi-fuel vehicles and expanded availability of pure ethanol at outlets. The move is also framed as critical amid West Asia-driven crude supply disruptions and high oil prices.
Economy
GS-III: Biofuels/Energy transition; ethanol blending programme; energy security
GS-III: Environmental sustainability of alternative fuels; air pollution and fuel standards
Cabinet clears ₹10,783 crore rail expansion as key corridors near capacity
The Union Cabinet approved ₹10,783 crore for three railway multi-tracking projects covering 655 km to decongest routes and enhance freight capacity. The expansion is expected to add 26.69 MTPA freight and support jobs while reducing emissions.
Economy
GS-III: Railways—capacity expansion, freight movement and infrastructure
GS-III: Infrastructure & logistics—industrial competitiveness and congestion reduction
India, U.S. trade pact to be signed at an appropriate time; only a few issues under discussion: Commerce Secretary
India and the U.S. say their bilateral trade pact is largely finalised, with only a few issues left before signing. Key discussion revolves around tariff architecture and ensuring preferential market access terms for both sides.
International Relations
GS-II: Bilateral relations—trade and economic diplomacy
GS-III: International trade—tariffs, market access, trade agreements
