CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The State Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) announced the Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy 2020, which permits the sale of power to the other states of India. The policy will be in force for the five years.

Detailed explanation-2: -State government has come up with ‘Andhra Pradesh Renewable Export Policy -2020’ with an aim to establish 120 GW capacity renewable power projects by 2025. State is home to 4 solar parks, which can accommodate 4 GW of capacity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The country’s vision is to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2070, in addition to attaining the short-term targets which include: Increasing renewables capacity to 500 GW by 2030, Meeting 50% of energy requirements from renewables, Reducing cumulative emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030, and.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM KUSUM) The scheme aims to add solar and other renewable capacity of 30, 800 MW by 2022 with total central financial support of Rs. 34, 422 Crore including service charges to the implementing agencies.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal Ministry of the Government of India for all matters relating to new and renewable energy. The broad aim of the Ministry is to develop and deploy new and renewable energy to supplement the energy requirements of the country.