Punjab - Study Mode

[#456] Jeev Milkha Singh is a
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Jeev Milkha Singh was born on 15 December, 1971. Son of Milkha Singh is an Indian professional golfer who became the first player from India to join the European Tour in 1998. He has won four events on the European Tour making him the most successful Indian on tour. He is the highest ranked Indian golfer in the world and first who broke into the top 100 in October 2006.

[#457] In which place is Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports located in Punjab?
Correct Answer

(A) Patiala

Explanation

Solution: Sports Authority of India (SAI) runs a sports training centre at Patiala. It is also known as Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports. It provides training in cycling, fencing, hockey and wushu or Chinese kungfu.

[#458] Football Academy was established in the year 1997 - 98 in Punjab at
Correct Answer

(B) Mahilpur

Explanation

Solution: Football Academy in Mahilpur was established in the year 1997 - 98, to impart intensive training to young and up-coming footballers of Punjab. At this academy, the players are also paid 150 Rupees per head per month as a pocket allowance and diet.

[#459] Which nodal agency for promotion and development of renewable energy in Punjab was formed in September, 1991?
Correct Answer

(C) Punjab Energy Development Agency

Explanation

Solution: Punjab Energy Development Agency was formed in September 1991, as a state nodal agency for promotion and development of renewable energy programmes/projects and energy conservation programme in the state. PEDA is registered as a society under the Societies Act of 1860.

[#460] The Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in which of the following areas?
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Punjab Energy Development Agency is operating in the following broad functional areas: 1. Promotion and development of small/micro hydel projects on canal. 2. Promotion and development of biomass/agro residue based power projects. 3. Co-generation power project in sugar mills and paper industry. 4. Promotion and development of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal power projects. 5. Promotion and development of waste to energy projects. 6. Promotion and development of biomass based gasifiers. 7. Implementation of Energy Conservation Act. 8. Creating awareness and publicity in masses to adopt non-conventional energy
sources and energy saving/conservation.