Daily Current Affairs — 24 February 2026
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Energy Shift Through the Green Ammonia Route
In News India’s energy transition is increasingly focusing on green hydrogen and its derivatives, with green ammonia emerging as a crucial pathway. Green ammonia It is produced using green hydrogen, and is emerging as a leading clean fuel for fertilizers, energy, and marine applications. Globally, procurement mechanisms such as the EU’s H2Global initiative and South Korea’s Clean Hydrogen Portfolio Standard are driving market development.
Unlocking India’s Inland Waterways Potential
Context Recently the third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) was held at Kochi, Kerala. Current Status of Inland Waterways in India India has an extensive inland waterways network of 20,236 km, comprising 17,980 km of rivers and 2,256 km of canals suitable for mechanised crafts. India currently has 111 National Waterways (NWs), as declared under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)
Context Recently, the Union Finance Minister has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), targeting ₹16.72 lakh crore through asset monetisation over the period 2025–26 to 2029–30. About National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) launched by the Union Finance Minister, builds on the original NMP (2021-2025) by outlining a ₹16.72 lakh crore roadmap for FY 2026-2030. It targets operational brownfield public assets like highways and railways to unlock value through private inves
Concerns Regarding Independence of the Election Commission
Context Recent controversies surrounding electoral rolls, appointment procedures, and institutional autonomy have raised concerns about the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Concerns Regarding Election Commission Electoral Roll Manipulation: Concerns have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Reports of deletion of large numbers of voters, particularly from certain regions, have sparked fears of disenfranchisement.
India Seeks to Join IEA
Context The International Energy Agency (IEA) welcomed the progress being made on India’s request for full membership of the organisation. The International Energy Agency (IEA) Established: In 1974. The IEA’s founding members were Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and the United States.
MHA unveils ‘PRAHAAR’, India’s First National Counter-terror Policy
Context The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) unveiled India’s inaugural National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy, titled ‘PRAHAAR’. About It is this principled approach which informs the Indian policy of zero tolerance’ against terrorism. The counter-terrorism strategy of India, ‘PRAHAAR’, flows from these ideals: Prevention of terror attacks to protect Indian citizens and interests; Read More