Question

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:

Assertion (A): The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Reason (R): It is implemented by MOEPCC.

• A. Both A and Rare true, and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true, but Ris false
• D. A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A is true, but Ris false

• National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) Overview: Launched by the Government of India in January 2023, the mission aims to establish India as a global hub for the production, usage, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

• Primary Objectives: The mission seeks to facilitate deep decarbonization of the economy, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, and position India as a leader in clean energy technology.

• Targeted Outcomes: It targets a production capacity of at least 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) per annum by 2030, alongside an associated renewable energy capacity addition of about 125 GW.

• Implementing Ministry: The National Green Hydrogen Mission is implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), not the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC).