Environment & Energy — Set 4
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 31–40 of 160
PAT (Perform Achieve and Trade) scheme is associated with which sector?
Correct Answer: B. Industrial energy efficiency
The correct answer is industrial energy efficiency. PAT is a regulatory instrument under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) to reduce specific energy consumption in large energy-intensive industries. Energy savings achieved beyond targets can be traded as Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts) on the market. The scheme covers sectors like thermal power plants, cement, iron and steel, aluminum, fertilizers, and textiles.
What does PAT stand for in the energy efficiency scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Perform Achieve and Trade
The correct answer is Perform Achieve and Trade. The PAT scheme was launched in 2012 under the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency. It sets specific energy consumption targets for Designated Consumers (DCs) in energy-intensive industries. Companies exceeding their targets earn ESCerts (Energy Saving Certificates) which can be sold to companies that fall short.
SATAT scheme launched in 2018 is related to which type of fuel?
Correct Answer: B. Compressed biogas
The correct answer is compressed biogas. SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to promote compressed biogas as a sustainable transport fuel. The scheme encourages setting up CBG production plants using waste biomass, municipal solid waste, and sugarcane press mud. It aims to produce 15 MMT of CBG per year by 2023-24.
PM JI-VAN Yojana is related to which type of ethanol production?
Correct Answer: B. Second generation (2G) ethanol from agricultural residues
The correct answer is second generation (2G) ethanol from agricultural residues. PM JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan- Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana was launched in 2019 to support 2G ethanol bio-refineries. These refineries convert non-food biomass like paddy straw, wheat straw, and sugarcane bagasse into ethanol. It helps address the stubble burning problem in Punjab and Haryana while producing clean fuel.
The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2013
The correct answer is 2013. The National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 was launched on 9 January 2013 with the vision of achieving national fuel security and providing affordable and environmentally friendly transportation to the masses. The plan aimed to achieve 6-7 million sales of hybrid and electric vehicles annually by 2020. It forms the foundation on which the FAME scheme was built.
The National Biogas Programme is implemented by which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The correct answer is the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) is implemented by MNRE to promote small family-type biogas plants in rural areas. The programme provides central financial assistance and technical support for installation of biogas plants. Biogas from these plants is used for cooking and lighting, reducing dependence on LPG and kerosene.
Amrit Dharohar scheme announced in Budget 2023-24 focuses on conservation of which ecosystem?
Correct Answer: B. Wetlands listed under Ramsar Convention
The correct answer is wetlands listed under the Ramsar Convention. Amrit Dharohar was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 as a scheme to optimally utilize wetlands for biodiversity, carbon stocks, eco-tourism, and livelihoods of local communities. India has the largest number of Ramsar sites in Asia. The scheme aims to protect these ecologically sensitive areas while supporting sustainable livelihoods.
National Wetlands Conservation Programme is overseen by which authority?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The correct answer is the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The National Wetlands Conservation Programme (NWCP) was initiated in 1986 to conserve identified wetlands in India. The programme provides financial assistance to state governments for conservation and management of wetlands. India has over 750 wetlands under NWCP with special focus on Ramsar sites.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) directly contributed to which environmental benefit?
Correct Answer: A. Reduced river pollution through ODF villages
The correct answer is reduced river pollution through ODF villages. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) aimed to eliminate open defecation (ODF) in rural India, which directly reduces contamination of rivers and groundwater. The mission was launched on 2 October 2014 and declared rural India ODF in October 2019. SBM-G Phase II focuses on ODF-Plus with solid and liquid waste management.
India's first offshore wind energy project is planned in which state?
Correct Answer: A. Gujarat
The correct answer is Gujarat. India's first offshore wind energy project has been planned off the coast of Gujarat in the Arabian Sea. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been working with SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) to develop offshore wind energy. Gujarat's coastline offers favorable wind conditions for offshore turbines.