Q5 · UPSC current affairs · 13 October 2026 · News · Grid Integration and Renewable Energy Curtailment in India

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Consider the following statements regarding renewable energy regulation in India:1.Renewable energy generation holds 'Must-Run' statutory status under Grid Code regulations, barring grid security emergencies.2.Grid curtailment refers to the mandatory increase of power generation to handle sudden urban electricity shortages.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct answer: (b) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because renewable energy generation holds 'Must-Run' status under Grid Code regulations. Statement 2 is incorrect because grid curtailment refers to the deliberate output reduction of a generator due to transmission limits or demand shortages, not an increase.

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