Consider the following statements regarding the Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme:1.The scheme is backed by a financial incentive of Rs 37,500-crore and is administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.2.Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (syngas), which serves as a raw material for urea and synthetic natural gas production.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Daily news quiz · 5 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 5 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
With reference to syngas produced via coal gasification, consider the following statements:1.It is primarily composed of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide.2.It cannot be used as an intermediate for producing methanol or ammonia.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the proposed norms for renewable energy projects:1.India proposed draft norms requiring mandatory energy storage integration for all new government-tendered solar and onshore wind projects starting July 2027.2.Grid-forming inverters rely entirely on external grid signals to establish grid voltage and frequency reference.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in high-renewable energy grids?
Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):1.CAQM is a statutory body established under the CAQM Act, 2021, replacing the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA).2.The commission functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of satellite-based farm fire detection, what is 'Ground Truthing'?
Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP):1.UNEP publishes flagship climate assessments including the Emissions Gap Report and Overshoot risk reports.2.UNEP operates primarily as a specialized financial institution of the World Bank Group.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does 'Temperature Overshoot' refer to in climate science discourse?