India faces several obstacles to achieving energy security, but transitioning to renewable energy sources can help overcome these challenges. Examine.
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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5. India faces several obstacles to achieving energy security, but transitioning to renewable energy sources can help overcome these challenges. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3. Key Demand of the question: To write about the various obstacles to energy security in India and ways to ensure energy security. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context regarding the energy security in the country. Body: First, write about the various impediments to India’s energy security – High capital costs, Lack of transmission infrastructure, Land acquisition, Storage, Financing challenges etc. Next, write about ways to in which renewable energy can play a part in addressing energy security concerns. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various obstacles to energy security in India and ways to ensure energy security.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding the energy security in the country.
First, write about the various impediments to India’s energy security – High capital costs, Lack of transmission infrastructure, Land acquisition, Storage, Financing challenges etc.
Next, write about ways to in which renewable energy can play a part in addressing energy security concerns.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.