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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India has launched a hydrogen task force with which nation?
A
Russia
B
US
C
Japan
D
France
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a result, India and Germany support the construction of a global green hydrogen economy to help meet the Paris Agreement’s goals. Both parties are confident that achieving common goals requires close cooperation that builds on individual strengths and capacities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kick-off meeting of the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force was held virtually on 20 September 2022. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Vandana Kumar, Additional Secretary Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Govt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 13 (ANI): India and the UAE have reached an agreement on green hydrogen development and the laying of under sea cable connecting India to the UAE under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid initiative. ‘

Detailed explanation-4: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ from the Red Fort on Independence Day in 2021. On January 4, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with a total initial outlay of Rs 19, 744 crore.

Detailed explanation-5: -India and Germany also signed another Joint Declaration of Intent on Indo-German Hydrogen Task Force. Moreover, India has also emerged as one of the world leaders in energy transition with the fastest rate of growth of renewable energy capacities in the world.

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