Consider the following statements regarding the Electricity Act, 2003:1.Section 11 of the Act can be invoked by the government in cases of public interest, natural calamity, or energy crises.2.Captive power plants are established primarily to supply electricity to the general public through the national grid rather than for personal industrial consumption.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPPSC · current affairs quiz
Daily news quiz · 27 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 27 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
Which of the following authorities or provisions is empowered to invoke Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for mandating generation from captive coal-based power plants during peak demand?
Consider the following statements regarding Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits:1.FCNR(B) deposits must be maintained in approved foreign currencies and not in Indian Rupees.2.The exchange rate volatility risk associated with unhedged FCNR(B) deposits is borne entirely by the depositor rather than the deposit-taking bank.
The Reserve Bank of India’s bulletins frequently reference Concessional Forex Swap facilities and FCNR(B) deposit schemes primarily to achieve which of the following?
Consider the following statements regarding ethanol as a fuel and Flex Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEVs):1.Ethanol possesses a higher octane rating than standard petrol but has a lower energy density per litre.2.FFV-SHEVs rely exclusively on internal combustion engines and cannot utilize electric drive motors or self-charging batteries.
What is the primary objective of utilizing E100 fuel in flexible-fuel internal combustion engines?
Considerিস্থితి regarding the geographical features of the Strait of Hormuz:1.The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.2.The Musandam Peninsula belonging to Saudi Arabia forms the southern shore of the strait.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered one of the most critical global energy chokepoints?