IBPS PO General Awareness: Energy, Infrastructure & Finance questions with solutions

Q1. Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “accounting for” as given in the passage?

1. contradict
2. contribute
3. devious
4. retrieve

Answer: contribute

In the passage, “accounting for nearly half” means contributing nearly half of the total. Among the options, “contribute” is the closest in meaning.

Q2. According to recent newspaper reports, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set the target of 550 GW of energy from non-fossil fuels to be achieved by which year?

1. 2022
2. 2025
3. 2030
4. 2050

Answer: 2030

India has announced a major non-fossil fuel capacity target of 550 GW to be achieved by 2030. This is part of the broader renewable energy transition and climate commitments. Hence, the correct year is 2030.