Q. With reference to the STELLAR Model recently launched in India, consider the following statements:
1.It is India’s first fully indigenous resource adequacy model developed by the Central Electricity Authority.
2.It aims to assist states and power distribution companies in planning for annual electricity demand and supply.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: STELLAR stands for State of the art Totally indigenously developed Resource adequacy model, and it is indeed India’s first fully indigenous resource adequacy model, developed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
  • Statement 2 is correct: The model is designed to help states and power distribution companies (Discoms) in preparing annual dynamic resource adequacy plans, ensuring efficient planning for generation, transmission, storage, and uninterrupted power supply.

Source– PIB

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