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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government has announced to set up 500 EV charging points?
A
Delhi
B
Karnataka
C
Odisha
D
Goa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tender was floated by Delhi Transco Limited, the state nodal agency for setting up EV charging infrastructure in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bengaluru To Have Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Every 500 Metres By FY24. By 2023-24, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (Bescom) intends to install public electric vehicle charging stations every 500 metres throughout the city.

Detailed explanation-3: -California has the highest number of EV charging stations at 15, 182, making up an impressive 29% of all charging stations in America. In fact, the Golden State has nearly double the chargers of the following three states, New York (3, 085), Florida (2, 858), and Texas (2, 419) combined.

Detailed explanation-4: -The top 3 states with biggest EV subsidies are Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra. India may have over 50 lakh electric vehicles on road by 2030.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tata Power on Friday said it plans to set up 25, 000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the country to support faster adoption of e-mobility over the next five years.

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