Uttar Pradesh Announces 'One District One Solar Plant' Initiative
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the 'One District One Solar Plant' initiative to boost renewable energy production across all 75 districts.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Uttar Pradesh launched the 'One District One Solar Plant' (ODOSP) initiative.
- Aims to set up at least one solar plant in each of the 75 districts.
- Contributes to the state's target of 22,000 MW solar capacity by 2027.
- Focuses on regional development in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State PCS / PSC | Medium | 3–6 | State-specific geography — rivers, forests, mineral belts — is heavily tested in state exams. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–6 | Physical geography, national parks, rivers, and climate events appear in SSC Tier-1. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 8–15 | UPSC tests physical, human, and economic geography together with environment policy. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- New national parks, wildlife sanctuaries added to UNESCO or Ramsar list
- Natural disasters: location, cause, affected state/country
- Hydroelectric projects: river, state, capacity
- Climate summits: COP outcomes, India's commitments, NDC targets
- Minerals: states with largest reserves, mining policy changes
Practice Questions
Q1. Which state launched the 'One District One Solar Plant' initiative?
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh launched the ODOSP initiative to promote renewable energy across all districts.
Q2. What is Uttar Pradesh's solar energy capacity target by 2027?
- 10,000 MW
- 15,000 MW
- 22,000 MW
- 30,000 MW
Explanation: The state aims to achieve 22,000 MW of solar energy capacity by 2027.
How to Prepare Geography & Environment for Government Exams
Always locate a news event on a map. Geography questions link topical news to physical location. Practice placing events on a blank India map.
Environment news is high-yield. Track new Ramsar sites, World Heritage sites, and biosphere reserves added each year.
For UPSC, read about climate policy outcomes alongside geography. IPCC reports and India's emission targets are core material.
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