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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency and One National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC)?
A
Ministry of Power
B
Ministry of Electronics and IT
C
Ministry of Communications
D
Ministry of Science and Technology
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -’ It is managed by the Ministry of Power’s Public Sector Enterprise, the Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL). The Indian government designated PGCIL as a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking in 2019.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 31st December 2013, the southern Region was connected to the Central Grid. Thereby achieving ‘One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency’. All possible measures are taken to ensure that the grid frequency always remains within the 49.90-50.05 Hz (hertz) band.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Grid is the high-voltage electricity transmission network in India, connecting power stations and major substations and ensuring that electricity generated anywhere in India can be used to satisfy demand elsewhere.

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