Uttar Pradesh Launches 'One District One Solar Plant' Initiative
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the 'One District One Solar Plant' (ODOSP) scheme to boost renewable energy at the district level.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- UP aims to establish at least one 50 MW solar plant in every district.
- The scheme is modeled after the successful ODOP initiative.
- It supports the UP Solar Energy Policy 2022 targets.
- Ayodhya and Varanasi are designated as 'Model Solar Cities' under this framework.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–5 | Miscellaneous GK is tested across all state exam categories. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK including appointments, books, summits, and records appears in SSC. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | Medium | 2–4 | Miscellaneous GK about India and the world is standard in Railway papers. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Appointments: new heads of organizations, ministries, and international bodies
- Books and authors in the news — especially by current heads of state or notable personalities
- First-ever achievements: India's firsts, world firsts, records broken
- Summits and their dates, venue, and key declarations
- Obituaries: notable personalities, their field, and contribution
Practice Questions
Q1. Which state launched the 'One District One Solar Plant' initiative?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh launched this initiative to ensure decentralized solar power production.
Q2. What is the minimum capacity target for each solar plant under the ODOSP scheme?
- 10 MW
- 25 MW
- 50 MW
- 100 MW
Explanation: The scheme targets a minimum capacity of 50 MW for each district-level solar plant.
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