HPAS General Studies III – Unit II, Sub-Unit 2

PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–2 Syllabus

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• Developments in energy sectors such as Hydropower, non-conventional sources of energy and nuclear energy including policies, programmes and research base in the country.
• Concepts of non-conventional, renewable, clean and environment friendly energy sources. Role of energy in sustainable development.

PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–2 PYQ

The questions listed below fall under UNIT–II: Technology, Energy, and HP Resources, SUB UNIT–2: Energy Sector (India). This subunit focuses on developments, policies, programs, and the research base related to various energy sources in India, including hydropower, non-conventional sources (like solar and wind), nuclear energy, and the role of clean energy in sustainable development.

1. What are the advantages of renewable energy? Describe the contribution of renewable energy to sustainable development. (Q. 14, 2025)
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2. What is the “One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG)” scheme of the Government of India? Describe significant achievements in the Solar Sector in India. (Q. 15, 2025)
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3. Describe the broad Policy objectives for accelerating the pace of Hydropower development in India as per the Govt of India Hydro Power Policy 2008. What are the reasons for the fall in hydropower generation in 2023-24 as compared to 2022-23?. (Q. 17, 2025)
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1. What are the three-stages of India’s Nuclear Power Program? Discuss the current status and future challenges of this program. (Q. 14, 2024)
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2. What do you understand by an environment-friendly energy source? Describe the present status and future potential of wind energy in India. (Q. 16, 2024)
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1. Describe the major benefits of Geothermal Energy. (Q. 6, 2023)
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2. Describe the objectives of the policy on Hydro Power Development which was approved by the Government of India in 1998. (Q. 20, 2023)
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1. Describe the status and potential of wind energy in India. (Q. 5, 2021)
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2. Explain the present status of indigenously designed pressurised Heavy Water Reactors in India. (Q. 17, 2021)
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1. What are the main objectives of the National Solar Mission?. (Q. 10, 2020)
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2. Describe the status and contribution of wind energy in India’s energy security. (Q. 17, 2020)
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1. Describe the potential and limitations of hydropower development in India. (Q. 17, 2018)
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1. List the advantages of Solar Energy. (Q. 7, 2017)
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2. What do you understand by clean and environment-friendly energy? List various sources of it. (Q. 22, 2017)
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1. Write about the targets of the Indian government for the generation of renewable energy from different sources. (Q. 8, 2016)
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2. What is the current status of nuclear energy programmes in India? Discuss the significance of the Indo-US nuclear deal. (Q. 21, 2016)
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