Environment & Energy — Set 6
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 51–60 of 160
India's first solar park was established in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Gujarat
The correct answer is Gujarat. Gujarat established India's first large-scale solar park at Charanka in the Patan district, also known as the Gujarat Solar Park. The park was one of Asia's largest solar parks when commissioned. Gujarat has been a pioneer in solar energy development in India, establishing the world's first solar canal power project over the Narmada canal.
Namami Gange programme falls under which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
The correct answer is the Ministry of Jal Shakti. After the merger of ministries in 2019, the Namami Gange programme was placed under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) acts as the implementation arm under this ministry. The programme covers the cleaning, conservation, and rejuvenation of the Ganga river and its tributaries.
India's National Wind Energy Mission sets a target of how much wind power capacity by 2030?
Correct Answer: C. 140 GW
The correct answer is 140 GW. India's wind energy target is 140 GW by 2030 as part of the overall target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity. India currently has the fourth-largest wind power capacity in the world. States like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra are the leading states in wind power generation.
The UJALA scheme primarily distributed which energy-efficient products at subsidized rates?
Correct Answer: B. LED bulbs
The correct answer is LED bulbs. The UJALA scheme distributed LED bulbs at affordable prices through electricity distribution companies. The scheme brought down the retail price of LED bulbs from over Rs 350 to below Rs 70. By 2021, over 36 crore LED bulbs had been distributed, resulting in annual energy savings of about 47 billion kWh.
Green India Mission targets increasing forest cover on how many million hectares?
Correct Answer: C. 10 million
The correct answer is 10 million hectares. Green India Mission aims to increase forest/tree cover on 5 million hectares and improve quality of forest cover on another 5 million hectares, totaling 10 million hectares. The mission also aims to increase forest-based livelihoods income and enhancing annual CO2 sequestration. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
The SATAT scheme targets producing how many million metric tonnes of compressed biogas annually?
Correct Answer: C. 15 MMT
The correct answer is 15 MMT. The SATAT scheme launched in October 2018 set a target of producing 15 million metric tonnes of compressed biogas per year by 2023-24. This requires setting up about 5,000 CBG plants across India. The scheme aims to reduce petroleum imports and promote domestic production of clean fuel from agricultural and urban waste.
Which scheme provides subsidies for rooftop solar panels for households?
Correct Answer: B. PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
The correct answer is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Launched in February 2024, this scheme provides subsidies for rooftop solar installations to provide free electricity up to 300 units per month to households. It aims to solarize one crore households. The scheme subsidizes up to 3 kW of rooftop solar panels with central financial assistance.
India ratified the Paris Agreement on Climate Change in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2016
The correct answer is 2016. India ratified the Paris Agreement on 2 October 2016, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Under the agreement, India committed to reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. India also committed to achieving about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.
National Biogas Programme provides central subsidy for installing which type of biogas plant?
Correct Answer: B. Small family-type biogas plants (Deenbandhu model)
The correct answer is small family-type biogas plants (Deenbandhu model). The National Biogas and Manure Management Programme focuses on promoting small biogas plants, primarily the Deenbandhu model, in rural households. These plants use cattle dung and organic waste to produce biogas for cooking. The programme provides central financial assistance varying by state and plant size.
India's Blue Economy policy falls under the purview of which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
The correct answer is the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The Ministry of Earth Sciences coordinates India's Blue Economy policy, which encompasses all aspects of ocean resource utilization. The Ministry also manages the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) and other oceanographic institutions. Blue Economy includes fisheries, marine biotechnology, deep-sea mining, ocean energy, and coastal tourism.