1. The "Solar Decathlon" is an international competition promoting solar energy in which sector?
2. Who is widely regarded as the “Father of Solar Energy” for his contributions to the development of photovoltaic technology?
3. Which Country launched the “International Solar Alliance” initiative with India to promote solar energy worldwide?
4. In which Indian city was the first solar-powered railway station established?
5. Which international financial institution launched the "Scaling Solar" program to support solar energy projects in emerging markets?
6. Which European country leads in floating solar farms, utilizing reservoirs to host solar panels for clean energy generation?
7. What role does an inverter play in a solar power plant?
8. In which year did India achieve its 100 GW installed renewable energy capacity milestone, with solar energy as a major contributor?
9. Which country is home to the world’s first floating solar plant?
10. Which state in India is known for housing the first floating solar plant in India?
11. Which European country built the world’s first floating solar plant on a hydropower dam reservoir?
12. What is the typical efficiency range of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels used in solar power plants?
13. What is the primary purpose of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
14. Which type of solar power plant uses molten salt as a heat storage medium?
15. Identify the incorrect pair:
16. Which solar project in India was the first to receive financing from the World Bank?
17. What is the primary difference between a photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant and a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant?
18. Which African country inaugurated one of the continent's largest solar power plants, the Noor Ouarzazate Complex?
19. Which Indian state was the first to launch a solar-powered water desalination project to provide fresh water in coastal areas?
20. The “Global Solar Council” was established in which year to unify efforts in the solar energy industry worldwide?
21. Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of solar power as of 2024?
22. Which innovative solar cell technology has gained attention for its ability to be printed and applied to various surfaces like walls and windows?
23. The Rewa Solar Power Plant, one of the largest in India, supplies power to which major infrastructure project?
24. Who is credited with laying the foundation for the global solar energy industry by creating the first solar cell?
25. Which country is home to the world’s largest floating solar power plant as of 2024?
26. Which country is home to the world’s first solar-powered train, capable of running entirely on solar energy?
27. What is the role of solar trackers in a solar power plant?
28. Which country is home to the largest concentrated solar power plant?
29. What is the key feature of India’s National Solar Mission, launched in 2010?
30. Which global treaty, signed in 2015, emphasizes renewable energy, including solar, to combat climate change?
31. Which global organization launched the "Global Solar Atlas" to provide free access to solar resource maps and data for more than 200 countries?
32. Which country pioneered the first commercial concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the world?
33. Which of the following is the largest solar power plant in India?
34. Which Indian state established the first solar park under the Government of India’s solar park scheme?
35. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports solar energy initiatives in Asia through which specific program?
36. Which international initiative aims to build a large-scale solar-powered electricity grid across the African continent by 2030?
37. What is the most common material used in photovoltaic solar panels?
38. The Solar Impulse, an aircraft that completed a global flight using solar power, was a project from which country?
39. The European Union's "Solar Energy Strategy" aims to achieve how much solar energy capacity by 2030?
40. What was the installed capacity of the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park in Madhya Pradesh when it was inaugurated?
41. Which of these countries is not part of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
42. In which year was the first World Solar Technology Summit organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
43. Where was the first solar power plant in the world established?
44. Where was the first Global Solar Alliance Summit held?
45. Which company established the first privately-owned solar power plant in India?
46. The “One Planet Summit” has frequently addressed solar energy. Who are the primary organizers of this summit?
47. Which of the following solar energy schemes specifically focuses on providing solar pumps to farmers?
48. Which state is home to the Pavagada Solar Park, one of India's largest solar plants?
49. In which year was India's first solar plant, located in the village of Modhera, Gujarat, set up as a fully solar-powered village?
50. The International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) "STAR-C" initiative focuses on what primary area?
51. Which Indian city is home to the world’s first airport to be powered entirely by solar energy?
52. Which type of solar cell is known for having the highest efficiency in converting sunlight to electricity?
53. In which country is the world’s largest solar farm, Tengger Desert Solar Park, located?
54. Which country has the highest installed solar power capacity in the world?
