Environment & Energy — Set 15
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 141–150 of 160
Indian Carbon Market (ICM) was announced through an amendment to which act in 2022?
Correct Answer: B. Energy Conservation Act
The correct answer is the Energy Conservation Act. India announced the establishment of an Indian Carbon Market (ICM) through an amendment to the Energy Conservation Act in December 2022. The carbon market mechanism builds on the existing PAT scheme's ESCerts trading. ICM will allow industries to trade carbon credits, incentivizing emission reductions across sectors. BEE is the designated administrator of the market.
The Deep Ocean Mission aims to develop a manned submersible to reach depths of how many meters?
Correct Answer: C. 6,000 m
The correct answer is 6,000 meters. India's Deep Ocean Mission aims to develop a manned submersible to dive to depths of 6,000 meters to explore the deep sea. At such depths, India's Exclusive Economic Zone extends to cobalt-rich manganese nodules on the seabed. NIOT is developing the submersible as part of India's Samudrayaan project under the Deep Ocean Mission.
Mangroves play which key role in climate change mitigation?
Correct Answer: B. Acting as blue carbon sinks
The correct answer is acting as blue carbon sinks. Mangroves are among the most carbon-dense forests on Earth, storing large amounts of carbon in their biomass and in the organic-rich waterlogged soils beneath them. This 'blue carbon' storage makes mangroves extremely valuable for climate change mitigation. The MISHTI scheme aims to protect and restore mangroves to enhance India's blue carbon stocks.
PM-KUSUM scheme Component A facilitates solar energy on:
Correct Answer: B. Barren/fallow agricultural land (up to 2 MW per project)
The correct answer is barren/fallow agricultural land (up to 2 MW per project). PM-KUSUM Component A allows farmers, farmer cooperatives, Panchayats, and FPOs to set up renewable energy plants of up to 2 MW capacity on barren or fallow land. The generated power is sold to DISCOMs at pre-determined tariffs. This provides additional income to farmers from unused land.
India's first Nuclear Power Plant was set up at:
Correct Answer: C. Tarapur, Maharashtra
The correct answer is Tarapur, Maharashtra. The Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) in Maharashtra was India's first nuclear power plant, commissioned in 1969 with American assistance. It uses Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) technology and was part of the Atoms for Peace programme. Tarapur remains an important nuclear power station with additional units added over the years.
National Electric Mobility Mission targets for 2020 aimed to have what percentage of vehicles as electric/hybrid?
Correct Answer: A. 5-7%
The correct answer is 5-7%. The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 targeted electric and hybrid vehicles representing 5-7% of new vehicle sales by 2020. Despite ambitious plans, actual EV adoption in 2020 was below target. However, subsequent years have seen faster growth, especially in the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments driven by FAME Phase II incentives.
Which Indian city launched the first successful Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) called Janmarg in 2009?
Correct Answer: C. Ahmedabad
The correct answer is Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad launched India's first successful Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) called Janmarg in 2009. This became a model for sustainable urban transport aligned with the National Mission for Sustainable Habitat under NAPCC. Janmarg reduces private vehicle use and associated carbon emissions. Ahmedabad's BRTS has been studied internationally as a model for developing cities.
The PM JI-VAN Yojana provides viability gap funding; the maximum support per commercial project is:
Correct Answer: B. Rs 150 crore
The correct answer is Rs 150 crore. PM JI-VAN Yojana provides maximum viability gap funding of Rs 150 crore per commercial project and Rs 15 crore per demonstration project. The total budget for the scheme is Rs 1,969.50 crore for 12 commercial projects and 10 demonstration projects. The funding helps make these projects financially viable as 2G ethanol technology has higher production costs.
India's Coal Cess (now Clean Environment Cess) proceeds go to which fund?
Correct Answer: B. National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF)
The correct answer is the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF). A cess on coal was introduced in 2010 and the proceeds go to the National Clean Energy Fund, which finances renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental projects. The cess was initially Rs 50 per tonne and later increased to Rs 400 per tonne before being subsumed into GST. NCEF provides low-cost financing for clean energy initiatives.
Under NAPCC, which mission specifically addresses efficiency of water use in agriculture?
Correct Answer: B. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
The correct answer is the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture specifically addresses water use efficiency in agriculture through micro-irrigation, soil health management, and climate-resilient agricultural practices. The National Water Mission has a broader mandate covering all water resource management. Both missions work in coordination to address agricultural water challenges.