The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to

1. Developing solar power production in our country
2. Granting licences to foreign T.V. channels in our country
3. Exporting our food products to other countries
4. 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