Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India aims to achieve 50% of its electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
2.As of 2023, Tamil Nadu has the highest rooftop solar capacity.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. India aims to achieve 50% of its electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. This is an ambitious target set by the Indian government as part of its efforts to combat climate change and promote renewable energy. As of October 2023, India has already achieved around 43.82% of its installed power generation capacity from non-fossil sources, including renewable energy and nuclear power.
Statement 2 is incorrect. As on 31.12.2023, Gujarat has the highest rooftop solar capacity.
Source: Forum IAS
