Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – May 26, 2022 [Mock Test]
May 26, 2022 May 26, 2022
1. With respect to the National Hydrogen Policy, consider the following statements:
- It is notified by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.
- It offers a full waiver of inter-state transmission charges for 25 years.
- The manufacturer can bank the unconsumed renewable power up to 30 days.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:- India’s National Green Hydrogen Policy will offer a full waiver of inter-state transmission charges for 25 years to those who venture into producing green hydrogen in India. Such producers of green hydrogen and green ammonia will get the benefit if their plants are commissioned before June 30, 2025. It is notified by power ministry.
- Manufacturers of green hydrogen/ammonia and the renewable energy plant will also be given connectivity to the grid on “priority basis” to avoid any procedural delays.
- The production of green hydrogen/ammonia will be considered against the manufacturer’s Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) and the same will be applicable even for discoms using such renewable energy.
- The policy gives companies the liberty to set up renewable energy capacity anywhere by themselves or through a developer.
- The policy also allows manufacturers to set up their plants in any of the existing or upcoming renewable energy parks or even in any of the “manufacturing zones”, which the government is currently preparing a roadmap for.
- The manufacturer can also bank the unconsumed renewable power up to 30 days, with any discom and take it back when required.
- Green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy through electrolysis. The policy also clarified that hydrogen and ammonia produced from biomass or a renewable energy source that has been banked will also be considered as “green” hydrogen and “green” ammonia.
2. Which of the following gecko species was/were discovered from North-East India?
- Crytodactylus exercitus
- Cyrtodactylus siahaensis
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:- A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus and its English name is Indian Army’s bent-toed gecko.
- Another new bent-toed gecko, the Cyrtodactylus siahaensisnamed after Mizoram’s Siaha district where it was found.
3. Which of the following ministries has recently released guidelines for data security and has prohibited the sharing of secret or top-secret documents by its officials over Internet?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Broadcasting
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:- Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has released guideline for data security. It has prohibited the sharing of secret or top-secret documents by its officials over Internet.
- It also asked not to use digital assistant devices like Amazon’s Echo, Google Home in office, Apple’s HomePod and turn off digital assistants, including Siri and Alexa, in their smartphones or watches.
- Officials have also been mandated to deposit their smart phones outside the meeting room during discussions on classified issues.
