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  1. Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following ?Asked in UPSC IAS 2024
  2. Which of the following is/are the measure/ measures undertaken by the Government of India to promote the production of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG)? 1. Central financial assistance for setting up of plants for generation of Bio-CNG 2. Inclusion of CBG projects under Priority Sector Lending 3. Concession on customs duty for the import of machinery required for setting up of projects Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2024
  3. The world's largest floating solar power plant is located inAsked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22
  4. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion— process was used for energy production in India inAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2023
  5. Which country is the largest producer and consumer of gasohol ?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011
  6. What has been the approximate share of renewable energy out of the total generation capacity in the energy sector of India as on Dec. 2011 ?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012
  7. The Energy Conservation Act became effective in :Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012
  8. Which of these states had the highest installed capacity of solar energy in India as on March 2023 ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2025
  9. Which of the following is not an objective of National Energy Policy?Asked in Asst. Town Planner 2022
  10. Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear power in Union Budget 2025-26 – (A) Recognizing nuclear power as a critical component for achieving energy security and sustainability, the Government has introduced the Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat. (B) The Government is actively expanding its nuclear energy sector by developing Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs). BSRs are 440 MW Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) with a proven safety and performance record. Select the correct option – (1) Both the statements (A) and (B) are not correct (2) Both the statements (A) and (B) are correct (3) Only the statement (A) is correct (4) Only the statement (B) is correct (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Exam 2024 Group a 2024
  11. How much share renewable energy constitutes of India's total installed capacity by the end of December 2024 ?Asked in Exam 2024 Group c 2024
  12. The Government of India has set a target of achieving how much installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by the year 2030? (1) 250 GW (2) 350 GW (3) 500 GW (4) 650 GWAsked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 1 2022
  13. As of 2024, which of the following is the largest contributor to India's renewable energy capacity ? - Question not attemptedAsked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2024
  14. In the non-fossil fuel category, which non- conventional source of energy is having the largest installed generation capacity in India ?Asked in Sr. Teacher Gr II (Sec. Edu.) Comp. Exam 2022
  15. Which one of the following is not considered as a renewable energy source ?Asked in Assistant Conservator of Forest 2025
  16. Consider the following statements : (A) National resources are those that exist in a region and can also exist in future. (R) The development of actual natural resource depends upon the technology and cost of production. Select the correct answer from the code given below :Asked in RO ARO pre 2016
  17. The second most important source after fossil fuels contributing to Indian energy need is - (a) Hydropower energy (b) Wind energy (c) Nuclear energy (d) Solar energyAsked in RO ARO pre 2021
  18. With reference to India's renewable-based power - generation, consider the following statements as of July 2023 : (i) India is the World's third largest producer of renewable energy (ii) Solar and wind energy forms more than 40% of the total installed capacity (iii) More than 40% of the installed electricity capacity comes from non-fossil fuel sources Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in Paper I 6
  19. Which of the following is the new generation alternate fuel?Asked in Inspector(Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs) 2020
  20. Under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) Scheme, which of the following is being promoted as an alternative fuel?Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024
  21. Which of the following is important in AIM- SETU?Asked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021
  22. 'ECOMARC' symbol is related to :
  23. Agriculture and Allied Sectors ECOMARC is an eco-label indicating that a product is environmentally safe and sustainable. 98. 'इकोमाकर्ष ' प्रतीक सम्बǔन्धत है :Asked in Civil Judge 2018
  24. Which of the following cities were awarded a five star rating in protocol of garbage free cities in 'Swachh Survekshan 2021'? 1. Varanasi 2. Jaipur 3. Ambikapur 4. Patan Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :Asked in UPPSC ACF RFO gs 1 2021