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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Union Power Minister RK Singh recently approved proposal to declare which of the following as Renewable Energy?
A
Nuclear Energy
B
Natural Gas
C
Ocean Energy
D
Fossil Fuel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the National Hydrogen Mission India proposed to set up a hub on green hydrogen in the country. A proposal was mooted to generate hydrogen from nuclear power.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the scheme, it was proposed to set up at least 25 Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects targeting 20,000 MW of solar power installed capacity within a span of 5 years starting from 2014-15. The capacity of the Scheme was enhanced from 20,000 MW to 40,000 MW on 21-03-2017.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal Ministry of the Government of India for all matters relating to new and renewable energy. The broad aim of the Ministry is to develop and deploy new and renewable energy to supplement the energy requirements of the country.

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