UPSC Themes

UPSC CSE Mains 2020 · GS3

Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our government for this purpose?

Theme

T153 Renewable energy transition: solar, wind, EVs, green corridor

What UPSC asks in this theme

Cross-paper and repeated: solar's ecological and economic benefits, regional variation of solar, wind's limited spatial spread, 50% renewables by 2030, falling solar tariffs, green energy corridor, LED programme, and EVs.

What to cover

Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 9 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

On the map

Map module 4: World physical framework

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS1202510 marks

    Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

  2. GS3202315 marks

    The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles?

  3. GS1202210 marks

    Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

  4. GS3202215 marks

    Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.

  5. GS12020

    India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its developments. Elaborate.

  6. GS32016

    Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

  7. GS32015

    To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for the thermal power producers and the related industry?

  8. GS32013

    Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy.

All 20 GS3 2020 questions · Technology, Economy, Environment, Security & Disaster Management · Report a typo