Renewable Energy

The National Solar Mission, also known as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, was launched in 2010 to promote solar-energy generation and use in India. While it was announced in the context of the National Action Plan on Climate Change in 2009, its formal launch was in 2010. Exam tip: distinguish between the year of announcement and the year of launch.

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched on 30 November 2015 in Paris by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande. Its framework agreement was opened for signature in 2016, making 2016 a close but incorrect option. Exam tip: associate ISA with the 2015 Paris climate conference.

India’s first National Policy on Biofuels was announced in 2009. It aimed to promote the production and use of biofuels. The year 2018 refers to the revised policy, not the first version. Exam tip: Remember 2009 for the original biofuels policy and 2018 for its revision.

The revised National Policy on Biofuels was approved in 2018. It emphasised promoting biofuel production and use, including blending targets. The year 2009 refers to the original National Policy on Biofuels, not its revised version. Exam tip: Remember 2009 for the original policy and 2018 for the revised policy.