Environment & Energy — Set 16
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 151–160 of 160
India's FAME scheme provides direct purchase subsidies mainly for which category of electric vehicles?
Correct Answer: B. Electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, buses, and commercial four-wheelers
The correct answer is electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, buses, and commercial four-wheelers. FAME Phase II focuses on shared, public, and commercial transport segments rather than personal electric cars. This approach maximizes the environmental benefit of electric vehicles by electrifying high-mileage vehicles. The scheme supports electric autorickshaws, e-buses, and commercial delivery vehicles.
India's greenhouse gas inventory is prepared by which institution?
Correct Answer: C. MoEFCC through INCCA network
The correct answer is MoEFCC through the INCCA network. India's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory is prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change through the Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment (INCCA). It follows IPCC guidelines for inventory compilation. The inventory covers all major sectors and is reported to UNFCCC through India's National Communications.
The National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change focuses on building capacity in which field?
Correct Answer: B. Climate science, research, and capacity building
The correct answer is climate science, research, and capacity building. NMSKCC aims to gain better understanding of climate science including its impacts, adaptation needs, and vulnerability assessment to enable policy decisions. It develops networks of knowledge institutions across India. The mission also builds human and institutional capacity for climate research and supports technology development.
PM Ujjwala Yojana has been credited with which health benefit?
Correct Answer: B. Reduction in indoor air pollution and respiratory diseases
The correct answer is reduction in indoor air pollution and respiratory diseases. Traditional cooking fuels like firewood and biomass produce severe indoor air pollution, causing respiratory diseases especially in women and children. PM Ujjwala Yojana's provision of clean LPG cooking fuel directly reduces indoor air pollution. WHO studies link clean cooking fuels to significant reductions in premature deaths from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
India's Clean Ganga Fund was created to receive:
Correct Answer: B. Corporate CSR contributions and public donations for Namami Gange
The correct answer is Corporate CSR contributions and public donations for Namami Gange. The Clean Ganga Fund was established in 2014 to receive voluntary contributions from individuals and companies for Ganga conservation. It accepts CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds from companies and donations from the public, including the Indian diaspora. This mobilizes additional resources beyond government budgetary allocations.
India's 'LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) movement was launched by PM Modi at which international event?
Correct Answer: B. COP26, Glasgow 2021
The correct answer is COP26, Glasgow 2021. Prime Minister Modi introduced the concept of 'LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021. The concept calls for a global movement encouraging individuals to adopt mindful and deliberate consumption rather than mindless and destructive consumption. India formally launched the LiFE mission on World Environment Day, 5 June 2022.
National Clean Air Programme is the first national programme in India with targets for:
Correct Answer: B. Air quality improvement with specific particulate matter reduction targets
The correct answer is air quality improvement with specific particulate matter reduction targets. NCAP is India's first national-level programme with specific, time-bound targets for air quality improvement, specifically targeting reductions in PM 2.5 and PM 10 concentrations. Earlier efforts to address air pollution were more reactive and lacked measurable national targets. NCAP represents a paradigm shift toward proactive, target-driven air quality management.
India's total renewable energy capacity target by 2030 under revised NDC is:
Correct Answer: C. 500 GW
The correct answer is 500 GW. India's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to UNFCCC targets achieving 500 GW of cumulative electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. This includes solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, and biomass energy. This is one of the world's most ambitious renewable energy targets in absolute terms.
Green India Mission was formally launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2014
The correct answer is 2014. The National Mission for a Green India (GIM) was formally launched in February 2014 as one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. It is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The mission operates over a 10-year period and targets increased forest cover and ecosystem services.
India's Blue Economy policy aims to achieve what percentage of GDP contribution from ocean resources by 2025?
Correct Answer: C. 7%
The correct answer is 7%. India's Blue Economy Draft Policy Framework targets the ocean economy contributing 7% of GDP by 2025. Currently, ocean-based activities contribute about 4% to India's GDP. The Blue Economy covers marine fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, seabed mineral exploration, coastal tourism, and marine renewable energy. India's 2.37 million sq km Exclusive Economic Zone offers enormous potential for sustainable Blue Economy development.