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[#946] How many Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects were proposed to be setup under the scheme for development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects?
Correct Answer

(B) 25

Explanation

Solution: Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Power Projects was rolled out by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2014. Under this scheme, it was proposed to setup atleast 25 Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects targeting over 20,000 MW (Megawatts) of solar power installed capacity within a span of 5 years starting from 2014 - 15.

[#947] The Solar Power Policy of Jammu and Kashmir came in which year?
Correct Answer

(D) 2013

Explanation

Solution: Solar Power Policy was launched in the year 2013 by the Jammu and Kashmir Government. It aimed to promote the use of solar energy and large scale grid connected with solar power plants to achieve the collective targets set up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the year 2022.

[#948] The new Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy came in the year
Correct Answer

(D) 2017

Explanation

Solution: The new Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy released in 2017. This policy came after 2011 i.e. Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy. The main aim of this policy is to facilitate the partnership with private sector and work in a time bound manner and also to implement the hydropower projects in an environmentally sustainable manner.

[#949] Grid connected Rooftop Solar Programme was launched in which year?
Correct Answer

(C) 2015

Explanation

Solution: Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme was launched in the year 2015. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in February 2019 approved the Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW (Megawatts) from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022.

[#950] In which year the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation was setup?
Correct Answer

(B) 1995

Explanation

Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) is a private limited company which was established by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 th February 1995. The main functions of this corporation are to takeover, execute, complete, operate and maintain all power stations and power projects of the UTs.