Daily Current Affairs – 18 September 2025

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Rajasthan’s Push for Renewable Energy with 2450 MW Solar Park Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation(RREC)  will set up a new solar of 2450MW capacity in Pugal,Bikaner. RREC has initiated tendering process in this regard. The project will be set up on 4770 hectares of land. The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 12250 crores. It is expected that project will get completed in 2 to 2.5 years. After completion the solar park will generate around 4.16 crore unit electricity...

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Lithium Reserves in Rajasthan: A Step Towards Self-Reliance Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India has started auction process for lithium mines located in Rewat Hills of Degana in Nagaur District. The move will generate employment opportunities and additional revenue for the state.Degana is also home to tungsten reserves. Lithium is vital for EV batteries, laptops, mobiles, and nuclear reactors. India currently imports 70–80% of lithium from China but domestic mining will reduce dependency on China. GSI has estimated 14 million...

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MNRE Unveils India’s First National Policy on Geothermal Energy The 1st National Policy on Geothermal Energy of India was introduced by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 17 th September 2025. The intention was to establish geothermal energy as a major mainstream renewable energy in the country. The policy provides an elaborate framework of implementation, financial incentives and investment assistance to increase energy security, emission minimization and further sustainable development. The program is consistent with the...