Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

India weighs new PLI scheme for polysilicon production to deepen solar manufacturing value chain, cut imports, and reduce power costs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

8 Aug, 2026

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

India weighs new PLI scheme for polysilicon production to deepen solar manufacturing value chain, cut imports, and reduce power costs.

8 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

8 Aug, 2026

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

India's import diversification for crude oil and LPG proves insufficient against geopolitical chokepoints and US trade surcharges, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Aug, 2026

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

India's import diversification for crude oil and LPG proves insufficient against geopolitical chokepoints and US trade surcharges, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

MHA implements new national security guidelines, restricting renewable energy projects within 50 km of international borders, banning them within 1 km.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 Aug, 2026

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

MHA implements new national security guidelines, restricting renewable energy projects within 50 km of international borders, banning them within 1 km.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pay Wall, Pg8

Government's move to allow charges on UPI transactions raises policy questions about funding digital infrastructure and potential impact on users.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Aug, 2026

Pay Wall, Pg8

Government's move to allow charges on UPI transactions raises policy questions about funding digital infrastructure and potential impact on users.

8 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

To cut gas imports, Cabinet gives nod to Rs 24K-cr biogas scheme ‘GOBARdhan’, Pg9

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed biogas production, reduce gas imports, and promote clean energy transition.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Aug, 2026

To cut gas imports, Cabinet gives nod to Rs 24K-cr biogas scheme ‘GOBARdhan’, Pg9

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost compressed biogas production, reduce gas imports, and promote clean energy transition.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ethanol policy must count in water, sustainability costs, Pg15

India's ambitious E20 ethanol policy requires urgent re-evaluation of water footprint, environmental costs, and subsidies for long-term sustainability beyond blending targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Aug, 2026

Ethanol policy must count in water, sustainability costs, Pg15

India's ambitious E20 ethanol policy requires urgent re-evaluation of water footprint, environmental costs, and subsidies for long-term sustainability beyond blending targets.

7 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

Iran's proposed deal with Oman to control Strait of Hormuz traffic and impose fees faces major hurdles due to US sanctions and insurance clauses.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Aug, 2026

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

Iran's proposed deal with Oman to control Strait of Hormuz traffic and impose fees faces major hurdles due to US sanctions and insurance clauses.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation Capacity, Pg10

India crosses 300 GW non-fossil fuel electricity capacity, on track for ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, Minister Pralhad Joshi confirms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Aug, 2026

India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation Capacity, Pg10

India crosses 300 GW non-fossil fuel electricity capacity, on track for ambitious 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, Minister Pralhad Joshi confirms.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cabinet Approved Cost For GOBARdhan Scheme, Pg10

Cabinet approves GOBARdhan scheme with ₹23,731 crore outlay to boost biogas production and circular bioenergy from 2026-27 to 2035-36.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Aug, 2026

Cabinet Approved Cost For GOBARdhan Scheme, Pg10

Cabinet approves GOBARdhan scheme with ₹23,731 crore outlay to boost biogas production and circular bioenergy from 2026-27 to 2035-36.

7 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

GOBARdhan: Fuelling Clean Energy and Rural Growth

Union Cabinet approves ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost clean energy, rural economy, and reduce import dependence by converting waste into wealth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Aug, 2026

GOBARdhan: Fuelling Clean Energy and Rural Growth

Union Cabinet approves ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to boost clean energy, rural economy, and reduce import dependence by converting waste into wealth.

7 Aug, 2026

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

India's data center capacity surges to 1,575 MW, driven by AI and digital growth, with advanced cooling technologies improving water efficiency.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

7 Aug, 2026

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

India's data center capacity surges to 1,575 MW, driven by AI and digital growth, with advanced cooling technologies improving water efficiency.

7 Aug, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

Misri meets Lanka President, bilateral projects in focus, Pg7

India and Sri Lanka boost bilateral ties with new Lines of Credit, FTA negotiations, and social security pact during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

6 Aug, 2026

Misri meets Lanka President, bilateral projects in focus, Pg7

India and Sri Lanka boost bilateral ties with new Lines of Credit, FTA negotiations, and social security pact during Foreign Secretary Misri's visit.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

DGMA issues advisory warning of escalating cyberthreats to maritime security and port operations due to increasing digital technology adoption and automation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

6 Aug, 2026

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

DGMA issues advisory warning of escalating cyberthreats to maritime security and port operations due to increasing digital technology adoption and automation.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Government unveils ambitious nuclear energy mission targeting 100 GW by 2047, detailing projects and addressing public safety and rehabilitation concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Government unveils ambitious nuclear energy mission targeting 100 GW by 2047, detailing projects and addressing public safety and rehabilitation concerns.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

India allocates Rs 20,000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033, with BARC leading development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

India allocates Rs 20,000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033, with BARC leading development.

6 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

NBWL panel approves Panna-Ranipur hydropower project in critical tiger corridor despite DFO's red flags, with conditions for mitigation measures.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

5 Aug, 2026

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

NBWL panel approves Panna-Ranipur hydropower project in critical tiger corridor despite DFO's red flags, with conditions for mitigation measures.

5 Aug, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

LNG Imports Rise As US, Nigeria And Oman Offset Hormuz Volume Loss, Pg1

India boosts LNG imports by 15.4% from US, Nigeria, Oman, offsetting Strait of Hormuz disruptions and West Asia war impact on energy supply.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Aug, 2026

LNG Imports Rise As US, Nigeria And Oman Offset Hormuz Volume Loss, Pg1

India boosts LNG imports by 15.4% from US, Nigeria, Oman, offsetting Strait of Hormuz disruptions and West Asia war impact on energy supply.

4 Aug, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme

India launches ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan scheme to unlock vast offshore hydrocarbon potential, targeting 600 MMTOE reserves and boosting energy self-reliance.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Aug, 2026

Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme

India launches ₹84,084 crore Samudra Manthan scheme to unlock vast offshore hydrocarbon potential, targeting 600 MMTOE reserves and boosting energy self-reliance.

4 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

3 Aug, 2026

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.

3 Aug, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

Pay Wall, Pg8

Pay Wall, Pg8

To cut gas imports, Cabinet gives nod to Rs 24K-cr biogas scheme ‘GOBARdhan’, Pg9

To cut gas imports, Cabinet gives nod to Rs 24K-cr biogas scheme ‘GOBARdhan’, Pg9

Ethanol policy must count in water, sustainability costs, Pg15

Ethanol policy must count in water, sustainability costs, Pg15

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation Capacity, Pg10

India’s Non-Fossil Fuel Electricity Generation Capacity, Pg10

Cabinet Approved Cost For GOBARdhan Scheme, Pg10

Cabinet Approved Cost For GOBARdhan Scheme, Pg10

GOBARdhan: Fuelling Clean Energy and Rural Growth

GOBARdhan: Fuelling Clean Energy and Rural Growth

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

Government Highlights Rapid Expansion of Data Centre Capacity to Support India's Growing Digital and AI Infrastructure

Misri meets Lanka President, bilateral projects in focus, Pg7

Misri meets Lanka President, bilateral projects in focus, Pg7

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

LNG Imports Rise As US, Nigeria And Oman Offset Hormuz Volume Loss, Pg1

LNG Imports Rise As US, Nigeria And Oman Offset Hormuz Volume Loss, Pg1

Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme

Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

2 helicopters collide as Greece battles wildfires; Hungary shuts n-plant, Pg2

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