Which one of the following is correct about ‘Surya Rashmi’?
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021
‘Surya Rashmi’ is the name given to a solar thermal cooking system (often referred to as a solar stove or cooker technology) developed by the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE). While it is a technology, among the given options, the one that correctly links it to its origin is stating its association with NISE. Although not primarily a “publication” in the sense of a book or magazine, the term could refer to technical documentation, research reports, or promotional material related to the technology developed and disseminated by NISE. Options A, B, and C describe government schemes, which ‘Surya Rashmi’ is not.