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ಸುದ್ದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಏಕೆ?
Where does small hydro end and large hydro begin? The 25 MW line GS3 energy answers rely on
Hydro projects up to 25 MW are classed as small hydro in India.
Why it matters: asked in UPSC 2008; factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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In India, hydro projects with a capacity of up to 25 MW are classed as small hydro power projects and are handled by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Larger hydro stations are treated as large hydro.
ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅಂಶಗಳು
Remember these
- In India, hydro projects up to 25 MW are classed as small hydro power (SHP) projects
- Small hydro is handled by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
- Hydro stations above 25 MW are treated as large hydro
- Small hydro counts as a renewable energy source in the GS3 energy syllabus
- Large hydro is administered separately from the MNRE's small hydro programme
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್ · ಮೇನ್ಸ್
How the exam will ask it
ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್
- Statement: In India, hydro projects with capacity up to 25 MW are classified as small hydro power projects. (Correct)
- Statement: Small hydro power projects in India are handled by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. (Correct)
- Statement: Hydro stations above 25 MW are treated as large hydro. (Correct)
ಮೇನ್ಸ್
GS3 (Energy - renewable sources): India's renewable mix includes small hydro, defined as projects up to 25 MW and overseen by MNRE, while larger stations are classed as large hydro. Small hydro offers decentralised, low-footprint generation for remote and hilly areas. The way forward is to support such projects with clear policy, adequate financing and careful siting.
PYQ connection
A question UPSC has already asked on this
Consider the following pairs regarding current power generation in India:
- Solar energy : India has the fifth-largest solar power capacity in the world
- Wind energy : India has the fourth-largest wind power capacity in the world
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: B
Why this matters: today's issue is directly connected to a concept UPSC has already tested. Read the story with this question in mind.
Practise this PYQ →Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
ತಿಳಿದ ವಸ್ತುವಿನ ಹೊಸ ರೂಪಗಳಿಗೆ, ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಪರಿಣಾಮಕಾರಿತ್ವವಿಲ್ಲದೆ, ಪೇಟೆಂಟ್ ನಿರಾಕರಿಸುವ ಪೇಟೆಂಟ್ ಕಾಯ್ದೆ, 1970ರ ಸೆಕ್ಷನ್ 3(ಡಿ)ಯ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಯಾವುದನ್ನು ತಡೆಯುವುದು?
- ಸಮಾನಾಂತರ ಆಮದು
- ಕಡ್ಡಾಯ ಪರವಾನಗಿ
- ಪೇಟೆಂಟ್ ಪೂಲಿಂಗ್
- ಎವರ್‌ಗ್ರೀನಿಂಗ್ (ಪೇಟೆಂಟ್ ಅವಧಿ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆ ತಂತ್ರ)
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ
ಉತ್ತರ: D — ಸರಿಯಾದ ಉತ್ತರ ಎವರ್‌ಗ್ರೀನಿಂಗ್. ಸಣ್ಣ ಮಾರ್ಪಾಡುಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಪೇಟೆಂಟ್ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸುವುದನ್ನು ಸೆಕ್ಷನ್ 3(ಡಿ) ತಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ.
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