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?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 27 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 27 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
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?
Consider the following statements regarding e-methanol production:1.e-Methanol is synthesized by combining green hydrogen (from water electrolysis) with captured biogenic carbon dioxide.2.The Deendayal Port Authority, chosen for India's first port-based e-methanol plant, is situated along the Gulf of Mannar.
The establishment of port-based e-methanol production facilities primarily facilitates which of the following maritime initiatives?
Consider the following statements regarding the She-Mart cooperative initiative and the governance of cooperatives in India:1.She-Mart is a cooperative retail outlet platform designed to market products made by women self-help groups and local entrepreneurs.2.Cooperation is listed under the Union List (List I) of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, giving exclusive legislative power to the Parliament.
The She-Mart retail network initiative, launched to foster women empowerment through grassroots economic participation, falls under the administrative purview of which sector?