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Responding to questions on civil nuclear cooperation between India and France and whether the Jaitapur project was put on pause, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the French power company EDF and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) were discussing elements such as a financing mechanism and localisation component of the project.

The two sides inked a total of nine agreements that would provide for cooperation in a large number of areas including defence-space partnership, satellite launches boosting engagement in the healthcare sector and scientific research.

Gaurav Kedia, Chairman of the IBA, expresses high expectations for the upcoming budget, advocating for a surge in capital expenditure towards renewable energy projects.

The Home Solar Project across Mauritius by IRENA and ADFD focuses on bringing rooftop solar modules to social housing developments.

26 January 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA’s birthday coincides with the inaugural International Day of Clean Energy, declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2023.

Besides, RBI has already rolled out a pilot in the retail version of CBDC or the e-rupee on December 1, 2022. The e-rupee is in the form of a digital token that represents legal tender.

"Management Committee of Board of Directors of Adani Green Energy at its meeting held on Thursday, has approved the allotment of warrants of the Company, on a preferential basis by way of a private placement, to Ardour Investment Holding Ltd", a BSE filing stated.

According to the statement, SJVN has secured the full quoted capacity of a 100 MW solar power project through e-Reverse Auction conducted by GUVNL.

GUVNL invited the bids for the procurement of 600 MW of grid-connected solar power projects. These projects will be located at the solar park owned by Gujarat Industries Power Company (GIPCL) in Khavda, Gujarat.

The breakdown of the 2024 sustainable bond forecast includes $580 billion in green bonds, $150 billion in social bonds, $160 billion in sustainability bonds, and $60 billion in sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs).