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181.
In which Indian state is the government planning to install solar rooftops on 25,000 households in Varanasi within two months, offering substantial subsidies?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government is set to install solar rooftops on 25,000 Varanasi households in two months, providing substantial subsidies of ₹150 crore from the central government and ₹75 crore from the state. The initiative, led by UPNEDA, involves a comprehensive strategy, including awareness campaigns, logistics planning, and supply arrangements.
Date : 2024-01-10
182.
Where did the inaugural meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council take place?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council was held in Kolkata, organized by the Inland Waterways Authority of India under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
Date : 2024-01-09
183.
By which year does the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and USAID aim to assist Indian Railways in achieving 'net zero carbon emission'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The approved MoU between India and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) aims to assist Indian Railways in achieving 'net zero carbon emission' by the ambitious target year of 2030, as a significant step toward sustainable development.
Date : 2024-01-06
184.
With which organization did Indian Railways renew its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for green initiatives to reduce energy and water use and greenhouse gas emissions?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Railways renewed its MoU with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to collaborate on green initiatives, focusing on reducing energy and water consumption along with lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Date : 2024-01-06
185.
In collaboration with NRSC under ISRO, which organization has signed a 3-year MoU to develop and report a "Green Cover Index" for the National Highways network in alignment with the Green Highways Policy?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with NRSC (National Remote Sensing Centre) under ISRO, has signed a 3-year MoU to develop and report a "Green Cover Index" for the extensive National Highways network, emphasizing the greening of Highway Corridors as per the Green Highways Policy initiated in 2015.
Date : 2024-01-05
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