Indian States Renewable Energy Overview
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What was India's rank in the Asia Power Index in 2024?

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    • Which country topped the Asia Power Index in 2024?

  • India
  • USA (correct)
  • Australia
  • China

    • How many countries are ranked in the Asia Power Index?

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  • 27 (correct)
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    • What score indicates that a country is regarded as a superpower according to the Asia Power Index?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries scored below India in the Asia Power Index 2024?

    <p>Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has the highest capacity in renewable energy?

    <p>Gujarat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the solar power capacity of Gujarat?

    <p>14,201 MW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Gujarat's 'Mission 100 GW'?

    <p>To install 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has been awarded the Highest Achiever State in Overall Hydropower Capacity?

    <p>Himachal Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much have developers committed to in additional renewable energy capacity by 2030?

    <p>570 GW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capacity of the Pekhubela solar power plant in Himachal Pradesh?

    <p>32 MW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total worth of the investment commitments drawn at the 4th Global RE-INVEST?

    <p>Rs 32.45 lakh crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By when does Himachal Pradesh aim to become a Green Energy State?

    <p>March 31, 2026</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Bravo in the West Indies cricket team?

    <p>Limited-overs captain from 2013 to 2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many T20 matches has Bravo played?

    <p>582</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title did the West Indies team win in 2016?

    <p>ICC World T20 World Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which IPL team did Bravo NOT play?

    <p>Delhi Capitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many IPL titles has Bravo won as a player?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age did Dame Maggie Smith pass away?

    <p>89</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Oscar did Dame Maggie Smith win for Best Actress?

    <p>The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What honor was bestowed upon Maggie Smith by Queen Elizabeth II?

    <p>Dame Commander of the British Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the theme of World Food India 2024?

    <p>Processing for Prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries participated as the Partner Country in World Food India 2024?

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many exhibitors attended World Food India 2024?

    <p>1557</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event was not held in the timeframe of World Food India?

    <p>2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was one of the main focus pillars of World Food India 2024?

    <p>Food Irradiation: Ensuring Safety and Extending Shelf Life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries participated in World Food India 2024?

    <p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total area covered by the event of World Food India 2024?

    <p>70,000 square meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the focus pillars of World Food India 2024?

    <p>Organic Farming Practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the GloBE Network established under the G20 framework?

    <p>Addressing international corruption and financial crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authority serves as the Central Authority for the GloBE Network in India?

    <p>Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many member countries are part of the GloBE Network?

    <p>121</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant amendment did SEBI introduce on September 25, 2024?

    <p>A fixed price process for voluntary delisting of shares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body supports the GloBE Network initiative?

    <p>United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important leadership structure exists within the GloBE Network?

    <p>One chair, one vice-chair, and thirteen members in the Steering Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key purposes of the GloBE Network as identified in the content?

    <p>Sharing best practices and criminal intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What regulatory framework did SEBI amend regarding share delisting?

    <p>Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gujarat Renewable Energy

    • Gujarat has the highest renewable energy capacity in India at 28,220 MW.
    • Gujarat has 11,822 MW of wind power and 14,201 MW of solar power capacity.
    • Gujarat launched “Mission 100 GW” to install 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
    • Gujarat is home to four semiconductor plants, which are currently in development.

    Rajasthan Renewable Energy

    • Rajasthan is the second-largest state in India for solar power capacity at 22,031 MW.

    Himachal Pradesh Renewable Energy

    • Himachal Pradesh is the highest achiever state for overall hydropower capacity.
    • Himachal Pradesh is aiming to become a green energy state by March 31, 2026.
    • Himachal Pradesh has a 32 MW Pekhubela solar power plant, which was built in six months.
    • Himachal Pradesh has two more solar power projects under construction, one of 10 MW and one of 5 MW.

    Global RE-INVEST

    • The 4th Global RE-INVEST drew investment commitments worth Rs 32.45 lakh crore, which will be realized by 2030.
    • Developers committed to an additional 570 GW of renewable energy.
    • Manufacturers committed to additional manufacturing capacities of 340 GW in solar modules, 240 GW in solar cells, 22 GW in wind turbines, and 10 GW in electrolysers.

    Asia Power Index

    • India's comprehensive power ranking rose by one in 2024, with a 2.8-point (+8%) score increase.
    • The Asia Power Index is an annual assessment of state power in Asia, based on resources and influence, measuring 8 measures of power, 30 thematic sub-measures, and 131 indicators.
    • The Asia Power Index ranks 27 countries and territories.
    • The 2024 Asia Power Index edition, encompassing six years of data, offers the most comprehensive assessment of power distribution in Asia to date.
    • The United States is ranked first on the Asia Power Index with a score of 81.7.
    • China is ranked second with a score of 72.7.
    • India is ranked third with a score of 39.1
    • Japan is ranked fourth with a score of 38.9.
    • Australia is ranked fifth with a score of 31.9.
    • Countries with more than 70 points are considered superpowers.
    • Countries with scores exceeding 10 are categorized as middle powers.
    • Countries with scores below 10 are considered minor powers.

    GlobE Network

    • The GlobE Network, launched on June 3, 2021, was established to address international corruption and financial crime.
    • The GlobE Network has 121 member countries and 219 participating authorities.
    • The Ministry of Home Affairs in India is the Central Authority for the GlobE Network.
    • The Central Bureau of Investigation, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, and Enforcement Directorate represent India as member authorities.
    • The GlobE Network is supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

    SEBI Delisting Regulations

    • In September 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) amended the Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations to permit companies to delist shares through a fixed price process as an alternative to the Reverse Book Building (RRB) process.
    • These amendments were introduced to facilitate business operations for listed companies.
    • The new regulations are called the SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024.

    World Food India

    • The 3rd World Food India (WFI 2024), a biennial event organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), took place in New Delhi from September 19th to 22nd, 2024.
    • The event aimed to integrate innovation, technology, and sustainability in the food processing sector.
    • World Food India 2024 was themed ‘Processing for Prosperity’, showcasing advancements in food processing technologies, investment opportunities, and India's growth in the food processing sector.
    • The event was jointly inaugurated by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, and Ravneet Singh Bittu, Minister of State, Food Processing Industries & Railways.
    • The first edition of World Food India was held in 2017.
    • Over 90 countries, 26 Indian States and UTs, 18 central ministries, and allied government agencies participated.
    • More than 1557 exhibitors, 20 country pavilions, 809 buyers from 108 countries, and 2390 foreign delegates attended the event.
    • The event spanned 70,000 square meters across nine exhibition halls.
    • Japan was the Partner Country, while Iran and Vietnam were the Focus Countries.
    • The event was anchored around five focus pillars: Food Irradiation, Plant-based Proteins, Minimum Waste, Maximum Value, Sustainable Packaging, and Ensuring Food Safety.

    Dwayne Bravo

    • Dwayne Bravo is a West Indian all-rounder, known for his bowling in T20 cricket.
    • Bravo most recently played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
    • He has won four IPL titles: two as a player (2011, 2018, 2021), and one as a coach (2023).
    • Bravo is the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history with 183 wickets.
    • Bravo is the first player to win two purple caps in the IPL, in 2013 and 2015.
    • Bravo captained the West Indies in limited-overs formats from 2013 to 2014.
    • Bravo has played for Trinidad and Tobago since 2002.
    • Bravo was a key member of the West Indies team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2004 and the ICC World T20 World Cup in 2012 and 2016.
    • Bravo has participated in 582 T20 matches, taking 631 wickets and scoring nearly 7,000 runs.

    Dame Maggie Smith

    • Dame Maggie Smith, a double Oscar winner and famous for her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, passed away at the age of 89 in London, United Kingdom.
    • She was born as Margaret Natalie Smith on December 28, 1934 in Ilford, Essex, UK.
    • Smith made her acting debut in 1952 in an uncredited role in the British drama ‘Child in the House’.
    • Smith made her professional debut in 1956 at the Oxford Playhouse, playing Viola in Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night”.
    • Smith was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990.
    • Smith won Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Actress for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1969) and Best Supporting Actress for “California Suite” (1978).
    • Smith won three Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for “California Suite”; Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for “A Room with a View” (1986); and Best Supporting Actress – Television for “Downton Abbey”.

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