As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy report of September 2022, which statements are correct about India?

1.India is the world's third-largest producer of renewable energy

2.India met its 40% non-fossil power commitment a decade ahead of 2030

3.The UJALA LED campaign is reducing emissions by 40 million tonnes annually

4.Over 800 biomass and bagasse cogeneration projects have been installed

A1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct

B2, 3 and 4

C1, 3 and 4

D1 and 4

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

All four statements from the September 2022 renewable-energy report are correct.

Statement 1 is right as India is among the world's largest producers of renewable energy.

Statement 2 is right as India met its 40 percent non-fossil power pledge well before 2030.

Statement 3 is right as the UJALA LED drive cuts about 40 million tonnes of emissions a year.

Statement 4 is right as over 800 biomass and bagasse cogeneration projects are running.

These efforts support India's goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.

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