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EnvironmentPrelims + Mains
India’s next investment cycle will shape its carbon future
India’s next investment cycle offers an opportunity to pursue economic growth alongside decarbonisation. With most future buildings yet to be constructed, India must enforce energy-efficient standards, expand renewable-energy transmission and storage, promote green steel and cement through public procurement, and improve green finance.
28 Oct 2026 4 min
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EnvironmentPrelims + Mains
Supreme Court Restricts Retrospective Environmental Clearances
The retrospective clearance (ex post facto clearance) of the project refers to the clearance provided to a project after its implementation or completion in the absence of prior Environmental Clearance (EC). According to the Supreme Court, such regularisation in a blanket manner by an Office Memorandum of the executive is unconstitutional.
30 Jul 2026 3 min