Which one of the following is correct about ‘Surya Rashmi’?

It is a scheme of the Government of India to provide solar power to households at subsidised rates.

It is an initiative of the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide solar power for irrigation facilities to all the farmers of the State.

It is an initiative of the Government of India to install solar electrifications in all Government offices and establishments situated in the New Delhi area.

It is a publication of the National Institute of Solar Energy.

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The correct answer is D) It is a publication of the National Institute of Solar Energy.

‘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.

The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India. It is the apex National R&D institution in the field of Solar Energy. NISE is involved in research, development, testing, certification, and training in solar energy technologies. The ‘Surya Rashmi’ solar cooker is one such technology developed by the institute.

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