UPSC Notes

Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Development

PYQs

8

Articles

1

Momentum

21

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This concept links economic development, social justice (through inclusive entrepreneurship), and environmental sustainability, which are core themes for UPSC. It demonstrates how policy instruments can drive growth in critical sectors.

Promoting entrepreneurship in the renewable energy sector is crucial for India's clean energy transition, climate change mitigation, and achieving sustainable development goals. It fosters innovation, creates green jobs, and contributes to energy security while addressing environmental concerns.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Role in Energy Transition

Drives India's shift towards clean and renewable energy sources

Economic Impact

Generates direct and indirect employment opportunities

Environmental Benefits

Reduces carbon footprint, promotes sustainable practices

Inclusive Growth

Can empower marginalized communities through targeted schemes

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaEnvironmental Sustainability
Conceptual areaEconomic Development
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Crucial for India's clean energy transition.
  • Generates green jobs and economic opportunities.
  • Contributes to environmental sustainability.
  • Supports climate change mitigation efforts.
  • Can be a vehicle for inclusive growth.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

Environmental SustainabilityEconomic Development

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Practice writing on this topic

UPSC has asked 8 linked questions on Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Development in Mains. Write an answer to one — and get it evaluated.

UPSC Prelims PYQs on Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Development

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

With reference to green hydrogen, Consider the following statements : 1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion. 2. It can be blended w...

2023·Environment & Ecology
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Which of the following statements with regard to Green Hydrogen is/are correct ? 1. It is decarbonized hydrogen obtained from natural gas reforming combined...

2026·Environment & Ecology
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Consider the following heavy industries : 1. Fertilizer plants 2. Oil refineries 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role i...

2023·Environment & Ecology
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With reference to Direct Air Capture, an emerging technology, which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It can be used as a way of carbon sequest...

2025·Environment & Ecology
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Consider the following infrastructure sectors: 1. Affordable housing 2. Mass rapid transport 3. Health care 4. Renewable energy On how many of the above do...

2023·International Relations
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Consider the following materials: 1. Agricultural residues 2. Corn grain 3. Wastewater treatment sludge 4. Wood mill waste Which of the above can be used a...

2024·Environment & Ecology
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With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomas...

2013·Science & Technology
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In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements : 1. The mai...

2019·Environment & Ecology
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