India's renewable energy capacity to reach about 530 GW by 2030: IEA report – Quiz (09.11.2026)

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India's renewable energy capacity to reach about 530 GW by 2030: IEA report – Quiz (09.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which event led to the creation of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 1974?

Correct Answer: A [The 1973 oil crisis]

Explanation:

After the 1973 Arab oil embargo crisis, the IEA was set up within the OECD framework to secure oil supplies. Chernobyl was 1986, the Gulf War 1990–91, Kyoto 1997.

2.  
What is India's present status in the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

Correct Answer: A [Association country]

Explanation:

India has been an IEA Association country since March 2017. Full membership requires OECD membership, which India does not hold; talks on full membership are under way.

3.  
The 648 MW Kamuthi plant, once billed as the world's largest single-location solar plant, is in which district?

Correct Answer: C [Ramanathapuram]

Explanation:

Kamuthi is in Ramanathapuram district; the Adani group plant was dedicated to the nation in September 2016.

4.  
Which is the flagship annual publication of the International Energy Agency?

Correct Answer: D [World Energy Outlook]

Explanation:

World Energy Outlook is the IEA's. World Investment Report is UNCTAD's, World Economic Outlook the IMF's, Emissions Gap Report UNEP's.

5.  
In which year did India reach its 2030 goal of 50% of installed power capacity from non-fossil sources?

Correct Answer: B [2025]

Explanation:

In 2025 – five years ahead of schedule. It is one of India's updated NDC targets under the Paris Agreement.

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