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India records record 6.05 GW annual wind capacity addition
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A record 6.05 GW added in one year: the 2030 wind target GS-III answers must quote
The Ministry reported that India's wind energy sector achieved a record annual capacity addition of 6.05 GW.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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The Ministry reported that India's wind energy sector achieved a record annual capacity addition of 6.05 GW.
This keeps India on track for the national goal of 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030.
Infrastructure programmes such as Green Energy Corridor Phase III support evacuation of renewable power.
Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla is also positioning itself as a green fuels and shipping hub in line with India's net zero by 2070 commitment.
ਸਰੋਤ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ਮੁੱਖ ਤੱਥ
Remember these
- India's wind sector achieved a record annual capacity addition of 6.05 GW
- National goal: 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030
- Green Energy Corridor Phase III supports evacuation of renewable power
- India's net zero commitment year: 2070
- Deendayal Port Authority at Kandla is positioning itself as a green fuels and shipping hub
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼ · ਮੇਨਜ਼
How the exam will ask it
ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼
- India's national goal is 100 GW of wind power capacity by 2030.
- The Green Energy Corridor programme supports the evacuation of renewable power to the grid.
- India has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2070.
- Deendayal Port Authority is located at Kandla in Gujarat.
ਮੇਨਜ਼
GS-III (Energy and Environment): Record wind additions of 6.05 GW keep India on course for the 100 GW by 2030 goal, but renewable growth depends on transmission, so programmes like Green Energy Corridor Phase III for evacuation are central. Green fuels and port hubs such as Kandla link the energy transition to the net zero 2070 commitment. The way forward lies in grid integration, storage, land and offshore wind, and sustained investment.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
India reported a record annual wind-power capacity addition of 6.05 GW. What is the national target for installed wind capacity by 2030?
- 60 GW
- 100 GW
- 140 GW
- 180 GW
ਜਵਾਬ ਵੇਖੋ
ਜਵਾਬ: B — Correct: 100 GW — The national goal is 100 GW of wind power capacity by 2030, which the record 6.05 GW annual addition supports. • 60 GW — wrong: 60 GW undershoots the stated national goal of 100 GW of wind capacity by 2030. • 140 GW — wrong: 140 GW exceeds the stated national wind goal of 100 GW. • 180 GW — wrong: 180 GW is far above the stated national wind goal of 100 GW.
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