World's Largest Solar-Wind Hybrid Park Commissioned in Khavda, Gujarat
The 30 GW Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat has been fully commissioned, becoming the world's largest hybrid power facility.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- 30 GW Khavda Renewable Energy Park fully commissioned in Gujarat.
- World's largest solar-wind hybrid power facility.
- Covers 72,000 hectares in the Kutch region.
- Contributes significantly to India's 500 GW renewable energy target.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Budget highlights, GDP data, and government economic schemes appear in SSC CGL GK section. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Economy is a core UPSC subject. Economic Survey, budget, and policy changes are heavily tested. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 4–8 | State budget, MSME, agriculture policy, and banking data are common in state PCS papers. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | Medium | 2–3 | Railway papers focus on budget allocations, flagship schemes, and GDP milestones. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Key budget figures: fiscal deficit %, GDP growth projection, key scheme allocations
- RBI rate decisions: Repo rate, CRR, SLR, Reverse Repo — current values
- Rankings: India's position in ease of doing business, hunger index, HDI
- Abbreviations: FRBM, NBFC, MPC, PMGSY, PMGKAY — full forms and purpose
- Trade data: import-export balance, major trading partners
Practice Questions
Q1. Where is the world's largest solar-wind hybrid park located?
- Bhadla, Rajasthan
- Khavda, Gujarat
- Pavagada, Karnataka
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The world's largest solar-wind hybrid park is located in Khavda, Gujarat.
Q2. What is the total power generation capacity of the Khavda Renewable Energy Park?
- 10 GW
- 20 GW
- 30 GW
- 50 GW
Explanation: The Khavda Renewable Energy Park has a total capacity of 30 Gigawatts (GW).
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