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2021

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

India has participated with which country in the first meeting of the Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy?

A	Bahrain
B	France
C	Japan
D	USA

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -India jumps 2 spots higher, and is now ranked 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023). India attracts $13 bn FDI in non-conventional energy sector. India could attract close to $10 bn in renewable energy investment in 2023. India’s target is to produce 5 MT of green hydrogen by 2030.

Detailed explanation-2: -Renewable resources include sunlight, water, wind and also geothermal sources such as hot springs and fumaroles. Non-renewable resources includes fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum.

Detailed explanation-3: -2022. India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including Large Hydro), 4th in Wind Power capacity & 4th in Solar Power capacity (as per REN21 Renewables 2022 Global Status Report). A total of 14.21 GW of Renewable Energy (RE) capacity was added, during the period Jan to Oct.

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