UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

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

Answer

Correct Answer

Developing solar power production in our country

Explanation

Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) mandates the use of domestically manufactured components, notably referenced in India's National Solar Mission requiring solar cells/modules to be sourced domestically to boost indigenous solar manufacturing.

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