CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -This plant is located in the Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu and is owned by NLCIL (NLC India Ltd.). NLC has placed orders regarding a Boiler, Turbine and Generator package or BTG package for the two units with BHEL.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hussain Sagar Thermal Power Station was a historic thermal power plant that was located in Hyderabad, Telangana on the banks of Hussain Sagar. It was India’s first thermal power station, opened in 1920 by the erstwhile seventh Nizam of Hyderabad.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bokaro Thermal Power Plant is the oldest thermal power plant in Asia run by Damodar Valley Corporation, India’s first multipurpose river valley project. It was started in 1952 in collaboration with USA and West Germany by the then Prime Minister of the country Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Detailed explanation-4: -Barsingsar Lignite Power Plant is a 250MW coal fired power project. It is located in Rajasthan, India. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ennore Thermal Power Plant (Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 450 MW) Ennore Thermal Power station was constructed in 1970. This power plant generates electricity by burning coal. The total installed capacity of this power plant is 450 MW.