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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many crores did PGCIL Ink Pact With Power Ministry recently?
A
25, 000
B
35, 000
C
45, 000
D
65, 000
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Schedule ‘A’, ‘Maharatna ‘ Company operating under Ministry of Power, is engaged in bulk transmission of power through its EHVAC (upto 765 kV level) and ±800/±500kV HVDC transmission network.

Detailed explanation-2: -The national electric grid in India has an installed capacity of 410.3 GW as of 31 December 2022. Renewable power plants, which also include large hydroelectric power plants, constitute 40.7% of the total installed capacity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Power Grid Corporation of India Limited(POWERGRID), is a Schedule ‘A’, ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Enterprise of Govt. of India which was incorporated on 23rd Oct 1989 under the Company Act, 1956.

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