Q3 · UPSC current affairs · 3 September 2026 · News · Green Finance Nuclear Energy NITI Aayog

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Consider the following statements regarding energy and green finance:1.NITI Aayog advocated for including nuclear energy within green finance frameworks to meet long-term clean energy goals.2.Base-load power refers to the maximum level of electric demand required on a power grid over a 24-hour period.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because a NITI Aayog member advocated for including nuclear energy within green finance frameworks. Statement 2 is incorrect because base-load power refers to the minimum, not maximum, level of electric demand required on a power grid over a 24-hour period.

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