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• Science & Tech25 Apr 2026

  The Late Payment Surcharge Rules of 2022 were introduced primarily to address:

  1. A.Late tax filings by renewable companies
  2. B.Timely DISCOM payments to power generators including renewable sector
  3. C.Late filing of consumer electricity bills
  4. D.Late submission of subsidy claims
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  Answer: B. Timely DISCOM payments to power generators including renewable sector

  The Late Payment Surcharge Rules of 2022 were introduced by the Ministry of Power to ensure timely DISCOM (Distribution Company) payments to power generators — including renewable sector generators. The rules impose graduated surcharges on overdue payments and are a key tool for renewable sector financial discipline alongside DISCOM reforms like UDAY (2015) and RDSS (2021-26).

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• Science & Tech25 Apr 2026

  Under India's Panchamrit climate commitments at COP26 Glasgow (November 2021), the target for non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 is:

  1. A.100 GW
  2. B.300 GW
  3. C.450 GW
  4. D.500 GW
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  Answer: D. 500 GW

  Under the Panchamrit pledges at COP26 Glasgow (November 2021), PM Modi committed India to achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030. The 100 GW figure refers to the wind-specific target by 2030 within this broader 500 GW commitment.

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