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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Current Affairs Chapter: Industry And Infrastructure

2017 PYQ

Question 47

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

Choose one answer ADeveloping solar power production in our country BGranting licences to foreign T.V. channels in our country CExporting our food products to other countries DPermitting foreign educational institutions to set up their campuses in our country

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A Explanation: A domestic content requirement specifies use of locally made equipment or inputs; it was prominent in debates over sourcing solar cells/modules for India’s solar energy programme. Option-wise Analysis: A: Correct - Correct-solar manufacturing procurement under India’s National Solar Mission generated this DCR issue. B: Incorrect - TV-channel licensing does not explain the particular policy term in this news context. C: Incorrect - Food-export regulation was not the cited DCR dispute. D: Incorrect - Foreign university campus rules are unrelated to solar manufacturing localisation.

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