{"id":8983,"date":"2026-02-27T11:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/?p=8983"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:37:25","slug":"international-energy-agency-iea-role-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/international-energy-agency-iea-role-india\/","title":{"rendered":"International Energy Agency (IEA): Structure, Functions &amp; India\u2019s Membership Bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous intergovernmental body founded in 1974 to strengthen global energy security and promote sustainable energy policies. Headquartered in Paris, it works with member countries to provide reliable data, policy recommendations, and in-depth analysis on energy markets, clean energy transitions, and climate goals. India became an associate country in 2017, expanding cooperation in areas such as renewable energy and energy efficiency. In recent years, India has taken steps toward full membership, reflecting its rising influence in global energy demand, transition efforts, and long-term climate commitments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Functions and Objectives of the IEA<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensures global energy security by coordinating emergency oil stock releases among member countries during supply disruptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maintains a collective response system requiring members to hold strategic petroleum reserves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provides reliable energy data, statistics, and market analysis covering oil, gas, coal, electricity, and renewables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Publishes flagship reports such as the World Energy Outlook and Energy Technology Perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Promotes clean energy transitions aligned with climate goals and net zero pathways.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports countries in designing policies for renewable energy expansion and energy efficiency improvements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encourages investment in low-carbon technologies, including hydrogen, carbon capture, and battery storage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tracks global emissions trends and evaluates progress toward international climate commitments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facilitates international cooperation on energy research, innovation, and technology deployment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Advises governments on balancing affordability, sustainability, and energy access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strengthens electricity security and resilience of power systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expands engagement with emerging economies to improve global energy governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Promotes transparent and competitive energy markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports universal access to modern energy services in developing regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provides policy recommendations to enhance long-term energy planning and sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PYQs on IEA and Energy<\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question (with Options)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Correct Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With reference to the International Energy Agency (IEA), consider the following statements: 1. It was established under the framework of the OECD. 2. It releases the World Energy Outlook. 3. India is a full-time member of the IEA. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 2 and 3 only C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SSC CGL<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The commercial unit of electrical energy is: A) Watt B) Kilowatt C) Kilowatt-hour D) Joule<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C) Kilowatt-hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RRB NTPC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which device converts solar energy directly into electrical energy? A) Solar heater B) Solar cooker C) Solar cell D) Dynamo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C) Solar cell<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With reference to biofuels, consider the following statements: 1. Bioethanol can be used directly as fuel for vehicles. 2. Biodiesel is produced from vegetable oils and animal fats. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">C) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/goa-hosts-world-ocean-science-congress-2026\">Goa Hosts World Ocean Science Congress 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusion (International Energy Agency)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Energy Agency plays a central role in shaping global energy policy by promoting energy security, sustainability, and reliable data sharing among nations. Since its formation in 1974, it has expanded its focus from oil security to clean energy transitions and climate goals. As emerging economies like India deepen engagement, the IEA\u2019s influence in global energy governance continues to grow, making it a key institution in the evolving energy landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous intergovernmental body founded in 1974 to strengthen global energy security and promote sustainable energy policies. Headquartered in Paris, it works with member countries to provide reliable data, policy recommendations, and in-depth analysis on energy markets, clean energy transitions, and climate goals. 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