International Conference on Green Hydrogen to be held in New Delhi

Current Context: It is being organized by the Government of India in partnership with various ministries and scientific organizations to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain.

• The conference will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi from July 5 to 7, 2023. The conference aims to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic approach for meeting the global goals for decarbonization through green hydrogen.
• The conference will also explore topics such as green financing, human resource upskilling and startup initiatives in the sector.
• The conference is aligned with the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which was launched by the Government of India to help achieve India’s target of Net Zero by the year 2070.

Question:

Q.1 Which ministry is hosting the International Conference on Green Hydrogen in New Delhi?
a. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
b. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
c. Ministry of Science and Technology
d. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy