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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. As per the Renewable Energy Statistics, 2026, India ranks third globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity.
2. India ranks fourth globally in terms of Global Installed Wind Turbine Capacity.
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Explanation
According to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 report (and recent data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy), India's global rankings in the renewable energy sector are as follows:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: India currently ranks 4th globally in total Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including large hydro), following China, the United States, and Brazil. While India has seen rapid growth, it has not yet overtaken Brazil for the third spot in total capacity.
- Statement 2 is correct: India maintains its position as the 4th largest producer of wind power in the world, trailing only China, the United States, and Germany.
In specific sub-sectors, India also ranks 3rd in Solar Power capacity as of 2026, having recently overtaken Japan and Germany in that specific category, but the total renewable tally remains fourth.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following statements about India's rank in the Global Innovation Index-2023, published by the World Intellectual Property Organisation, is/are correct? 1. India has been placed at 40th rank. 2. India has been on a rising trajectory over the period 2015–2023. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Which among the following statements regarding India's services export is/are not correct? 1. India's share in global services export has more than doubled, reaching around 4.3 percent in 2023 from 1.9 percent in 2005. 2. Travel' and Transport' services represent areas where India holds a relatively larger share in global export, at 10-2 percent and 8.5 percent respectively in 2023. Select the answer using the code given below.
With reference to the Human Development Report, 2021-22, which of the following statement is/are correct?
(1) India's rank on the Human Development Index has upgraded from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.
(2) India's rank on the Human Development Index has stipped from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022.
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Which of the following statements is not correct as per the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)-2023 ?