CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Bihar is set to become the country’s first state to have two green energy efficient towns in Rajgir and Bodh Gaya.

Detailed explanation-2: -As per the state government plan, if everything goes well, Bihar is the first state to have two green energy-efficient towns in Rajgir and Bodh Gaya.

Detailed explanation-3: -Karnataka Ranks First in Grid Interactive Renewable Power Capacity: Report. According to an RBI publication, Karnataka ranked first among all Indian states when comparing the total installed power of grid-interactive renewable energy with the total capacity at 15, 463 megawatts (mw).

Detailed explanation-4: -It is the country’s first project to generate green energy for rural and agriculture consumption in the state of Goa and is in line with the International Solar Alliance, a GOI initiative.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tamil Nadu- 6.2 GW The southern state of Tamil Nadu has immense renewable energy potential, with access to sources such as wind, solar, biomass, biogas, hydropower, etc. As of January 31st, 2022, the total renewable capacity of the state was 15, 914 MW.