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9th Integrated Ratings of State Power Distribution utilities and Rankings

Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh recently released 9th Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Minister appreciated that the Ninth Annual Integrated Rating exercise covering 41 State Power Distribution Utilities for the rating period FY 2019-20 has been completed with the enthusiastic participation of […]

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Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021

Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R.K. Singh recently inaugurated “Aiming for Sustainable Habitat: New Initiatives in Building Energy Efficiency 2021” which was launched by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Specifying code compliance approaches and minimum energy performance requirements for building services, and verification framework with

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Tunnel Excavation work of SJVN’s Naitwar Mori HEP Completed

SJVN, a CPSE under Ministry of Power has completed the Tunnel Excavation work of its Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project in Uttarakhand. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Naitwar Mori HEP has the potential to generate 265.5 million units of electricity every year and the State of Uttarakhand will get 12% free Power as a Royalty.

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NTPC to install 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032

NTPC Limited, under the Ministry of Power, has set a target to install 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 India’s largest power producer is also aiming at 10% reduction in net energy intensity by 2032. NTPC is among the few organisations globally to declare its Energy Compact goals.

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Centre transfers Srinagar Leh transmission system to Power Grid

The Ministry of Power transferred the prestigious 220 kV Srinagar-Drass-Kargil-Khaltsi-Leh Transmission System to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The transmission system was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister in February 2019, and it connects the Ladakh region to the national grid, ensuring quality and reliable power supply.

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National Mission on use of biomass in coal based power plants

The Power Ministry is going to set up a National Mission on use of biomass in coal based thermal power plants to address the issue of air pollution due to farm stubble burning and to reduce carbon footprints of thermal power generation. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The objectives of the National Mission given are

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Power Ministry launched the GRAM UJALA programme in Arrah

State-run EESL arm Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) launched the Gram Ujala programme under which high quality energy efficient LED bulbs will be given for Rs 10 per piece in certain villages of five states in the first phase. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Under the programme, 7 watt and 12-Watt LED bulbs with 3

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Ministry of Power mandates all DISCOMs to comply Energy Conservation (EC) Act , 2001

The Ministry of Power, Government of India issued notification S.O. 3445 (E) dated 28th September, 2020 to cover all the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the preview of the EC Act. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points As per the notification, which was formulated in consultation with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) “All entities having

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Asset monetization of subsidiaries of Power Grid Corporation of India limited

The Cabinet Committee has approved monetisation of assets of POWERGRID, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under Ministry of Power, through Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) model. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This is the first time any PSU in Power Sector will undertake asset recycling by monetising its assets through Infrastructure Investment Trust model and

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Power Ministry asked power companies to charge LPS at rate not exceeding 12 % per annum

Power Ministry of India has advised all power generating and transmission companies to charge Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) at a rate not exceeding 12 per cent per annum for all payments made under liquidity infusion scheme. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The rate of LPS in many cases ranges upto 18 per cent per

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