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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state became the sixth state to join Union Government’s UDAY Scheme for financial restructuring of debt of power distribution companies
A
Bihar
B
Karnataka
C
Uttar pradesh
D
Bangaladesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Only operational (10 states, 1 UT): Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Goa, Karnataka, Puducherry, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Kerala, Tripura & Mizoram.

Detailed explanation-2: -Till now 31 states/UT have joined this scheme Mizoram being the 27th state to join.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scheme envisages: Reduction of cost of generation of power. Development of Renewable Energy. Energy efficiency & conservation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The UDAY scheme was launched on November 15, 2015, under the Government of India for operational and financial turnaround of the Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) owned by any state. This scheme was established with a vision to provide affordable and accessible 24Ă—7 Power to all.

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