Government plants near populous regions and the capital New Delhi to comply by

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 April 2021

Government plants near populous regions and the capital New Delhi to comply by

A. 2021

B. 2022

C. 2024

D. 2026

Explanation:

India has pushed back deadlines for coal-fired power plants to adopt new emission norms by up to three years, and allowed utilities that miss the new target to continue operating after paying a penalty. The new order dated April 1 from the environment Ministry said plants near populous regions and the capital New Delhi will have to comply by 2022, while utilities in less polluting areas have up to 2025 to comply or retire units.

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