CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Union Ministry of Power launched the e-Trans web portal to
A
Track power availability for farmers
B
Facilitate e-bidding of projects
C
Develop green energy corridors
D
Facilitate monitoring of thermal power plants
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It will be used to monitor execution of the under construction power transmission projects. It tracks upcoming transmission projects and monitor the progress of Inter-State and Intra-State transmission systems in the country. It shall also include status of stalled/delayed transmission systems in country.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Power is mainly responsible for evolving general policy in the field of energy. The main items of work dealt with by the Ministry of Power are as below : General Policy in the electric power sector and issues relating to energy policy and coordination thereof.

Detailed explanation-3: -● ‘TARANG’ (Transmission App for Real Time Monitoring & Growth) Mobile App &Web Portal has been developed by RECTPCL, under the guidance of Ministry of Power. ● Introduction of the electronic platform shall enhance ease, accountability & transparency and would boost confidence of investors in power transmission sector.

Detailed explanation-4: -History. The Ministry of Power became a ministry on July 2, 1992 during the P. V. Narasimha Rao government. Prior to that time it had been a department (the Department of Power) in the Ministry of Power, Coal and Non-Conventional Energy Sources.

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