Question
Consider the following statements regarding
hydroelectric power generation in India. Which of these statements are correct? 1. By April 2024, 15 GW of hydroelectric projects were under construction in India, and hydro capacity is expected to rise from 42 GW (operational) to 67 GW by 2031-32. 2. The fall in hydro power generation in 2023-24, compared to 2022-23, was largely due to less rainfall in the southern region and natural disasters (flash floods) in Himachal Pradesh and Eastern India. 3. Hydroelectric power has always played a key role in India's energy landscape, providing essential peaking support to the electricity grid. 4. The southern region contributes about 45% to India’s total hydroelectric power generation.Solution
The correct answer is B
The National Pension System is a defined-contribution pension system in India regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority which is un...
What is a Credit Rating Agency (CRA)?
How many digits are there in MMID issued by the bank upon registration?
For up to how many years can the excess CSR spending be set off against the CSR expenditure of the succeeding financial years?
Expand MCLR
As per the recently (Sep 2022) changed rules by SEBI any shareholder can use the OFS route as long as they are selling shares worth over __________.
What restriction is placed on Special Category Clients (SCC Banks) when importing gold and silver through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX...
District cooling system has been implemented in India for the first time at which place?
The Union Budget 2024-25 introduced changes to capital gains taxation. What is the revised annual exemption limit for capital gains, aimed at benefitin...
The cost of a machine with life of 10 years was Rs.12 lakh with no salvage value expected at the end of the life of the machine. However, after 5 years,...
Relevant for Exams:
