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Current affairsPradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY): India's ₹5,070 Crore Floating Solar Scheme with Battery StorageThe Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) on July 31, 2026, allocating ₹5,070 crore to deploy 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic capacity with 10,000 MWh of battery storage on India's reservoirs, dams, and inland water bodies. Implemented by SECI under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the scheme is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by 10 million tonnes annually and generate 16,000–17,000 jobs. Current affairsIndia Crosses 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity: Milestones, Breakdown, and Road to 500 GW by 2030India's installed non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity reached 300.50 GW as of July 31, 2026 — announced by PIB on August 9, 2026. This milestone represents 54% of India's total 552 GW installed capacity and 60% progress toward the 500 GW target by 2030 committed under the Paris Agreement's Panchamrit pledges. Current affairsPM Modi Unveils 'Shakti Ki Saptadhara' on India's 80th Independence Day: Seven Pillars for Viksit Bharat@2047Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day (August 15, 2026), unveiled 'Shakti Ki Saptadhara' — a seven-stream roadmap of Manufacturing, Agriculture, Technology, Connectivity, Defence, Green Energy, and Soft Power — to drive Viksit Bharat by 2047. Key announcements included a 100 GW nuclear power target, AI training for one crore youth, 33% women's political reservation, and India's 2036 Olympics bid. Current affairsIndia's 80th Independence Day 2026: Viksit Bharat@2047, Atmanirbhar Defence and the 80th Freedom Anniversary on August 15India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, marking eight decades of freedom from British colonial rule. The Prime Minister will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort, New Delhi, delivering an address to be translated in real time into 22+ Indian languages via the AI-powered Digital India Bhashini tool — reflecting India's Viksit Bharat@2047 development vision. Current affairsIndia Crosses 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Installed Electricity Capacity: A Milestone in Clean Energy TransitionIndia's installed non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity crossed 300 GW (300.50 GW) as of 31 July 2026, announced the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 10 August 2026. This represents 54% of total installed capacity of 552 GW and over 60% of India's Paris Agreement NDC target of 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030.