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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state government signed MoU with BPCL for Renewable Energy projects?
A
Karnataka
B
Uttrakhand
C
Haryana
D
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -of Energy, Government of Rajasthan and Shri Shelly Abraham, Head Renewable Energy, BPCL, signed the Memorandum of Understanding to set up a 1 GW Renewable Energy Power plant. The MoU signing ceremony was presided over by Shri Ashok Gehlot, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Smt.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a statement, BPCL said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rajasthan for setting up the renewable energy power plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -It plans to expand its renewable portfolio to reach 1 GW of generating capacity by 2025 and 10 GW by 2040.

Detailed explanation-4: -with BPCL, vide Order dated 18.8. 2006 from Ministry of Company Affairs, the total paid up share capital of BPCL had increased to 36,15,42,124 equity shares of Rs. 10 each and the percentage of shareholding of the GOI has reduced from 66.20% to 54.93%.

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