Economy
Circular Economy
Welcome to the UPSC Study Hub on the Circular Economy, a critical concept gaining immense traction in global policy discourse and, consequently, in the Union Public Service Commission examinations. As aspiring
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Articles on Circular Economy
India's Circular Economy Transition: Policy Imperatives and the 2026 Milestone
The date 10-March-2026, though a conceptual marker, underscores the urgent need for India to accelerate its transition to a circular economy. This policy analysis examines the critical institutional frameworks, persistent implementation challenges, and strategic imperatives for achieving resource efficiency and sustainable waste management within this conceptual timeframe.
NITI Aayog Reports on Green Transition in Cement, Aluminium and MSME Sectors
Context NITI Aayog has released three reports outlining decarbonisation roadmaps for the cement, aluminum and MSME sectors. Decarbonisation of Cement Sector Growth: Cement production is projected to increase from 391 million tonnes in 2023 to about 2,100 million tonnes by 2070, reflecting India’s infrastructure and urbanisation needs. India is the world’s second‑largest cement producer after China, contributing about 13% of global annual cement output.
Green Logistics: Reimagining a Green Movement of Goods
The movement of goods needs to align with climate goals, circularity, and energy efficiency, as the global logistics sector stands at a transformative crossroads.
Seeds of Sustainability for India’s Textile Leadership
As one of the world’s largest textile manufacturing hubs, India faces challenges such as geopolitical tensions, fragmented supply chains, and price volatility, and demands sustainability for long-term global leadership.
Report for Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector
Context The Committee constituted for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its Report to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), Government of India. Background India ranks as the third-largest producer of electronic waste globally, following China and the United States. The surge in electronic consumption, coupled with limited repair options, has contributed significantly to this issue.
Green Municipal Bond (GMB)
In News Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, Ghaziabad issued India’s first Certified Green Municipal Bond, raising ₹150 crore for a state-of-the-art Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant (TSTP). About Green Municipal Bonds Municipal Bond is a debt instrument issued by urban local bodies (ULBs) or municipal corporations to finance infrastructure and public service projects. The Green Municipal Bond is a subtype of municipal bonds used exclusively to fund environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient
MeitY Launches ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book
Context The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), hosted the release of the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book, curetted by the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE). About The ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book features 30 of India’s most promising innovations identified through the nationwide ‘I Am Circular’ Challenge. It is an initiative designed to discover and amplify breakthrough solutions rooted in the principles of the circular economy.