With reference to the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, consider the following statements:1.The program has been initiated by the G20 with the primary objective of promoting and facilitating the widespread implementation of green hydrogen as a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional fuels. 2.Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the implementing agency of the programme in India.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

Q. With reference to the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, consider the following statements:
1.The program has been initiated by the G20 with the primary objective of promoting and facilitating the widespread implementation of green hydrogen as a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional fuels.
2.Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the implementing agency of the programme in India.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. SIGHT is a major financial measure under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Its objectives are – 1) to maximize production of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives in India 2) Enhance cost-competitiveness of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives vis a-vis fossil-based alternatives and 3) Encourage large scale utilization of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

Statement 2 is correct. SECI is the implementing agency of the programme.

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