Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5. What is green hydrogen? what advantages does it have? Evaluate the potential of Green Hydrogen Mission in ensuring energy security as well as giving impetus to our battle against climate change. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The Cabinet has cleared India’s Rs 20,000 cr National Green Hydrogen Mission to make the country a global green hydrogen hub.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the green hydrogen, its advantages, potential of Hydrogen as an eco-friendly fuel and steps India has taken in this regard.
Directive word:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidence. You must appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming an opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining green hydrogen.
Body:
Distinguish between Brown, Blue and Green Hydrogen. Mention how the Hydrogen fuel can secure India’s energy security as well as help cut down carbon footprint.
Next, write about the advantages offered by green hydrogen.
Next, write about the Green Hydrogen Mission and tis potential to harness green hydrogen for tis developmental and clean energy ambitions. Mention that India has a number of obstacles to overcome in terms of technology, storage, transportation, new materials research, safety standards etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to maximise the benefits of the hydrogen fuel technology.
