Question: the energy generated from which of the following source in not green energy?
a) Wind
b) Water
c) Coal
d) Sunlight
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:-
- On 14 January 2022; India & Denmark agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels including green hydrogen.
- It should be noted that Green energy is any energy type that is generated from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind or water.
- The decision regarding this came out during the virtual Joint S&T Committee meeting between the representatives of the two countries.
- The Joint Committee discussed national strategic priorities and developments in Science, Technology and Innovation of both countries.
- The virtual meeting concluded with a special focus on green solutions of the future – strategy for investments in green research, technology, and innovation.
- The committee emphasized on development of bilateral collaboration on mission-driven research, innovation, and technology development.
- The discussion included matters like climate and green transition, energy, water, waste, food, and so on.
- It was in accordance with the Green Strategic Partnership – Action Plan 2020-2025 as agreed by the two Prime Ministers.
- They agreed to organise 3-4 webinars for partnership development and stressed on promoting call for proposals in green fuels, including green hydrogen.
- The Joint Committee also reviewed the progress of the ongoing projects of last two joint calls.
- These ongoing projects are being implemented in the areas of energy research; water; cyber-physical systems, and bio-resources & secondary agriculture.
- The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. S. K. Varshney, Adviser & Head, International Cooperation, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, and Dr. Stine Jørgensen, Deputy Director of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science, Govt. of Denmark.
- H.E Ms. Pooja Kapur, Ambassador of India in Denmark, and H.E. Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark in New Delhi, also addressed the Joint Committee.
- On the Indian side, representatives from the Department of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research participated in the deliberations.
By Rajesh Tripathi
Links:-
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1790951