CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To augment electricity generation capacity, in which state the ADB has signed a $231 million loan?
A
Sikkim
B
Manipur
C
Assam
D
Tripura
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -ADB, India sign $231 million loan to enhance power generation capacity in Assam.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maharashtra is the state that produces the most electricity in India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kopili Hydro Power Station was the maiden venture of NEEPCO when it came into existence in 1976. The Kopili Hydro Power Station is a storage scheme with two Dams to harness the hydro power of Kopili River ( a tributary of Brahmaputra River) and the Umrong stream (a tributary of Kopili River).

Detailed explanation-4: -From the total electricity consumption of India, About 65% comes from thermal power plants, 22% from hydroelectric power plants, 3%from nuclear power plants and rest 10% from alternative sources of energy such as solar, biomass etc.

There is 1 question to complete.