Indian States Renewable Energy Overview

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What was India's rank in the Asia Power Index in 2024?

3 (correct)

Which country topped the Asia Power Index in 2024?

India

USA (correct)

Australia

China

How many countries are ranked in the Asia Power Index?

27 (correct)

What score indicates that a country is regarded as a superpower according to the Asia Power Index?

70 Signup and view all the answers

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

Australia Signup and view all the answers

Which state has the highest capacity in renewable energy?

Gujarat Signup and view all the answers

What is the solar power capacity of Gujarat?

14,201 MW Signup and view all the answers

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

To install 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030 Signup and view all the answers

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

Himachal Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

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

570 GW Signup and view all the answers

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

32 MW Signup and view all the answers

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

Rs 32.45 lakh crore Signup and view all the answers

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

March 31, 2026 Signup and view all the answers

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

Limited-overs captain from 2013 to 2014 Signup and view all the answers

How many T20 matches has Bravo played?

582 Signup and view all the answers

Which title did the West Indies team win in 2016?

ICC World T20 World Cup Signup and view all the answers

For which IPL team did Bravo NOT play?

Delhi Capitals Signup and view all the answers

How many IPL titles has Bravo won as a player?

Four Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Dame Maggie Smith pass away?

89 Signup and view all the answers

Which Oscar did Dame Maggie Smith win for Best Actress?

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Signup and view all the answers

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

Dame Commander of the British Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the theme of World Food India 2024?

Processing for Prosperity Signup and view all the answers

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

Japan Signup and view all the answers

How many exhibitors attended World Food India 2024?

1557 Signup and view all the answers

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

2020 Signup and view all the answers

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

Food Irradiation: Ensuring Safety and Extending Shelf Life Signup and view all the answers

How many countries participated in World Food India 2024?

90 Signup and view all the answers

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

70,000 square meters Signup and view all the answers

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

Organic Farming Practices Signup and view all the answers

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

Addressing international corruption and financial crime Signup and view all the answers

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

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Signup and view all the answers

How many member countries are part of the GloBE Network?

121 Signup and view all the answers

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

A fixed price process for voluntary delisting of shares Signup and view all the answers

Which body supports the GloBE Network initiative?

United Nations Office against Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Signup and view all the answers

What important leadership structure exists within the GloBE Network?

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

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

Sharing best practices and criminal intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What regulatory framework did SEBI amend regarding share delisting?

Delisting of Equity Shares Regulations, 2024 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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