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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following agency is going to partner with India to implement its Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) initiative globally for energy savings.
A
IWE
B
ITER
C
ISEWR
D
IAE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ii) The International Energy Agency (IAE) is going to partner with India to implement its Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) initiative globally for energy savings.

Detailed explanation-2: -UJALA Scheme-Full Form, Objectives & Implementation. UJALA scheme was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1st May 2015 under the government of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was a project to distribute efficient LED lighting, launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 5 Jan 2015.

Detailed explanation-4: -The UJALA scheme is being implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of PSUs under the Union Ministry of Power. IAE has been impressed with performance of India’s UJALA programme in terms of vastly improving access to LED lighting while reducing their cost drastically.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Promoting efficient lighting by providing LED bulbs. The Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) was launched in 2015. With a target of replacing 77 cr incandescent lamps with LED bulbs.

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