Here is Question No. 27 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017
Q27. The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
a) Developing solar power production in our country
b) Granting licenses to foreign T.V. channels in our country
c) Exporting our food products to other countries
d) Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country
The correct answer is Option 1.
- National Solar Mission:
- The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ appears in the news from time to time concerning developing solar power production in our country. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
- It was established as part of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission.
- India adopted the National Solar Mission, also known as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, in 2010.
- It intends to generate 100,000 MW of grid-connected solar power capacity by 2022.
- Domestic content requirements were imposed on solar power developers participating in phases I and II.
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