Environment & Energy — Set 7
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 61–70 of 160
India's first tidal energy project was proposed at which location?
Correct Answer: A. Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat
The correct answer is Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. India's first tidal energy project was proposed in the Gulf of Khambhat (also called Gulf of Cambay) due to its high tidal range. The site was identified by MNRE and NIOT for harnessing tidal energy. The Gulf of Khambhat has one of the highest tidal ranges in India, making it suitable for tidal power generation.
PM JI-VAN Yojana was launched in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2019
The correct answer is 2019. PM JI-VAN (Jaiv Indhan-Vatavaran Anukool fasal awashesh Nivaran) Yojana was approved in February 2019. The scheme provides viability gap funding to second-generation (2G) ethanol projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. It provides financial support of Rs 1,969.50 crore for 12 commercial projects and 10 demonstration projects.
Which city in India became the first to have 100% LED street lighting under the UJALA scheme?
Correct Answer: A. Varanasi
The correct answer is Varanasi. Varanasi (also called Kashi) became the first city in India to achieve 100% LED street lighting under the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) launched alongside UJALA. The LED streetlights replaced conventional sodium vapor lamps, saving significant energy. The initiative has since been replicated across hundreds of cities in India.
India's revised NDC submitted in 2022 sets a target of what percentage of cumulative electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030?
Correct Answer: C. 50%
The correct answer is 50%. India's updated NDC submitted to UNFCCC in 2022 targets achieving about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. This revised target was more ambitious than the original 40% target. India also committed to reducing the emissions intensity of GDP by 45% compared to 2005 levels.
The National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) includes which market-based mechanisms?
Correct Answer: B. PAT, MTEE, EEFP, and FEEED initiatives
The correct answer is PAT, MTEE, EEFP, and FEEED initiatives. NMEEE has four initiatives: Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT), Market Transformation for Energy Efficiency (MTEE), Energy Efficiency Financing Platform (EEFP), and Framework for Energy Efficient Economic Development (FEEED). Together these aim to facilitate investment in energy efficiency. The mission is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
GOBARDHAN scheme was launched as part of which larger mission?
Correct Answer: B. Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)
The correct answer is Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). GOBARDHAN was launched on 1 April 2018 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) at Karnal, Haryana. The scheme converts cattle dung and organic waste in villages into biogas and organic manure. It helps achieve the twin objectives of waste management and clean fuel production in rural India.
India's first ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) plant was set up by which institution?
Correct Answer: B. National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
The correct answer is the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). NIOT, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has been researching and developing ocean thermal energy conversion technology for India. OTEC utilizes the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep ocean water to generate electricity. The technology has potential in tropical coastal areas of India.
The Amrit Dharohar scheme is associated with which Union Budget year?
Correct Answer: C. 2023-24
The correct answer is 2023-24. Amrit Dharohar was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The scheme aims to conserve India's wetlands, particularly those listed under the Ramsar Convention. It focuses on promoting eco-tourism, conserving biodiversity, and generating livelihoods for local communities around wetlands.
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets reduction in which pollutants?
Correct Answer: C. PM 2.5 and PM 10
The correct answer is PM 2.5 and PM 10. NCAP targets a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentrations (both PM 2.5 and PM 10) by 2026 compared to 2017 baseline levels. Particulate matter is the primary air pollutant causing health issues in Indian cities. The programme provides city-specific action plans and funding support for pollution control measures.
India's first commercial compressed biogas (CBG) plant under SATAT was set up in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Gujarat
The correct answer is Gujarat. The first commercial compressed biogas plant under the SATAT scheme was set up in Gujarat. The plant processes agricultural waste to produce CBG which is blended with CNG for transport use. Gujarat has been a pioneer in implementing clean fuel projects and has been active in the SATAT initiative.