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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated first renewable energy global investors meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (Re-Invest) 2015 in New Delhi. The aim of the meet is to evolve innovative financial models for funding and to ensure the partnership of states and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Indian Oil Corp tops Fortune India 500 list 2014
State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) has emerged as the country’s biggest company in terms of annual revenue as per an annual list of Fortune 500 companies in India- 2014. IOC topped the list with annual revenue of Rs 4, 75, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Cabinet gives nod to 25 solar parks of 500MW & key amendments in Electricity Act
Cabinet has given nod to an ambitious 25 solar parks of 500MW proposal will help India become a global leader in solar generation. These 25 solar parks will add in total 20,000 megawatts (MW) solar power after implemented. Government will provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
India generates around 4 tonnes/GW nuclear waste per year: Government
Government has announced that around 4 tonnes of nuclear waste per gigawatt (GW) (1000 MW) is generated annually. This waste is similar to the amount of waste generated internationally by other countries. It was announced by Minister of State for ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Government adds 18 more coal blocks to fuel the power sector
Government has added 18 more new coal blocks exclusively for the power sector in order to revive the this sector which was facing hurdles due to poor supply of coal to thermal plants. These 18 coal blocks are added to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Union Cabinet approves SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation
Union Cabinet has given its final nod for signing of SAARC Framework Agreement for Energy Cooperation (Electricity) among the SAARC Member States during the forthcoming 18th SAARC Summit. This Union Cabinet meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The ..