Domestic Content Requirement and solar mission – UPSC Prelims PYQ 2017
The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
- Developing solar power production in our country
- Granting licences to foreign T.V. channels in our country
- Exporting our food products to other countries
- Permitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- The Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) category was introduced in the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) in 2010 to foster a strong indigenous manufacturing base and enhance India’s position as a prominent solar hub.
- The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body in November 2016 declared certain domestic content requirements (DCRs) in India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) illegal.
Answer: (a) Developing solar power production in our country; Difficulty Level: Hard
