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Current Affairs 18 August 2026

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  • India hosts BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting at Bharat Mandapam
  • PM announces target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047

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ENVIRONMENT

India hosts BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting at Bharat Mandapam

India is hosting the BRICS Environment Working Group meetings and the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on 17–18 August 2026 under its BRICS Chairship. The meetings are being held at Bharat Mandapam, the same venue that hosted the G20 Summit, underscoring India’s focus on multilateral climate and environmental cooperation[10]. Senior officers met on 17 August, followed by the ministerial-level meeting on 18 August to discuss joint initiatives on pollution control, biodiversity conservation, and climate action[10]. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa on green technologies and sustainable development[10]. India is using the platform to highlight its domestic schemes on clean energy, waste management, and ecosystem restoration. Outcomes may include joint statements, working plans, and commitments relevant to global climate negotiations.

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ECONOMY

PM announces target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047

In his recent Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is targeting 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by the year 2047, coinciding with 100 years of independence[8]. This marks a substantial scaling-up from current nuclear capacity and positions nuclear energy as a key component of India’s future energy mix[8]. The announcement is framed within India’s broader climate and energy-security objectives, including reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity would require large investments, expansion of reactor fleets, and strengthening of regulatory frameworks. It also implies deeper international civil nuclear cooperation and possible new technology deployments such as advanced reactors[8]. For competitive exams, this target is a key quantitative figure likely to be asked in questions on energy policy and climate commitments.

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By which year has the Government of India announced a target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity?

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