CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level. The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which Indian state/UT is to set up the country’s first Electric Vehicle park? Notes: The state of Tamil Nadu is to set up a park exclusively for the electric vehicle manufacturing eco-system. This will be the country’s first such park.

Detailed explanation-3: -Known as the IT capital and startup capital of the country, Karnataka is the first Indian state to roll out an Electric Vehicle Policy in 2017.

Detailed explanation-4: -This consisted of a basic subsidy of ₹1.5 lakh (₹5000/kWh battery till 30 kWh) and a scrappage incentive of ₹25,000. A ₹1 lakh early bird incentive was also offered until the last day of 2021. Further, all EVs registered in Maharashtra are exempt from road tax and registration fees.