Q19 · UPPSC current affairs · 9 October 2026 · PIB · India Wind Energy Capacity and Target 2030

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Consider the following statements regarding wind energy in India:1.India aims to achieve 150 GW of wind energy capacity by 2030.2.The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) is the technical focal point under MNRE based in Chennai.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Neither 1 nor 2
B Both 1 and 2
C 2 only
D 1 only

Correct answer: (c) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because India's target for wind energy capacity by 2030 is 100 GW, not 150 GW. Statement 2 is correct as NIWE is the technical focal point under MNRE based in Chennai.

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