India's ongoing power crisis Current Affairs

As electricity demand rises, the government orders all imported-coal facilities to operate at maximum capacity

To address India’s ongoing power crisis, the Centre has invoked Section 11 of the Electricity Act, requiring all imported coal-based projects to generate power at full capacity, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Power on May 5. “All imported coal-based power plants shall operate and generate power to their full capacity. Where […]

India's exports Economy

India’s exports increased by 24% to $38 billion in April, widening the trade deficit to $20 billion

India’s product exports increased by 24.2 percent year on year in April to $38.2 billion, the third-highest level ever, because of rising commodity prices despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to preliminary trade data issued by the commerce ministry on Tuesday. The previous month had seen $42.2 billion in outbound shipments, which was a new […]

coal crisis Current Affairs

Long-term measures are required to avoid a repeat of the coal crisis, according to Anil Swarup.

Former coal secretary Anil Swarup remarked on April 30 that the coal crisis will return unless long-term solutions such as expanding Coal India’s production are found, as electricity shortages continue to plague significant portions of the country. “Coal is on fire again and will keep catching fire if long-term solutions are not found. We missed […]

coal shortage Current Affairs

Due to a coal shortfall, power delivery to Delhi Metro trains and hospitals may be disrupted.

The Delhi administration warned on Thursday of a possible setback in delivering uninterrupted energy to essential institutions in the capital, including Metro trains and hospitals, amid a worsening coal shortage. Satyendar Jain, the Power Minister, convened an emergency meeting to examine the situation and wrote to the Centre, urging that additional coal be made available […]

Thai Airways flight Current Affairs

In Bengaluru, the tire of a Thai Airways jet bursts, yet 150 people are unharmed

According to sources, at least 150 passengers and staff members on board a Thai Airways flight were unharmed after a tyre blew before landing at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL). The problem occurred on Tuesday night, and a technical crew from the airline arrived with a spare wheel on Wednesday evening. According to airport sources, […]