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NTPC-NPCIL Agreement on Joint Development of Nuclear Power Plants
India is a developing country with a growing demand for energy. To meet this increasing demand for electricity, the country is turning towards nuclear power. In this regard, the state-run company NTPC has signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
CBIP Award 2022
CBIP Award 2022 was conferred recently to NTPC Limited for the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Power Generation’. The award recognizes the role of Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station – the largest power station in India – in efficiency and high-level power ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Green Hydrogen in India
Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen produced from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy through a process called electrolysis. Green hydrogen is considered a clean and sustainable energy source that can be used in various sectors, including transportation and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
NTPC ranked top independent power producer
The S&P Global commodity insights recently released the ranking of the top 250 independent energy producers in the world. The energy producers were ranked based on four criteria such as return on investment, revenue generation, total assets, and profits gained. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
MP to get World’s largest floating Solar Power Plant
World’s largest floating Solar Power Plant will be constructed in Madhya Pradesh. It is aimed at boosting power generation capacity the state and addressing electricity problems in the central region. Important Facts to know about the plant: The floating solar ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Biggest Floating Solar Power Plant of India
The biggest floating solar power plant of India is to be set up at Ramagundam in Telangana. About Ramagundam Solar Power Plant The capacity of the solar power plant is 100 MW. It is expected to be opened in May ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub inaugurated at Shibpur, WB
On October 27, 2020, the Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh pokhriyal nishank inaugurated the DST-IIEST Solar PV Hub. The hub was inaugurated at Shibpur in Howrah District of West Bengal . Highlights The funds to develop the hub was allocated ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
CAG Report: 40% of toilets in Government schools unused
On September 23, 2020, the Comptroller and Audit General submitted its report to both the houses. The report was titled “Construction of Toilets in Schools by the CPSEs”. CPSEs are Central Public Sector Enterprises. The report found gaps in construction ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
NTPC to acquire Solar Projects with Local Equipment
The largest power producer of India, the National Thermal Power Corporation, has invited bids to buy operational solar power projects with unspecified capacity. This is the first time that the company has come out with such kind of intention since ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
NTPC Sings Pact with NIIF to Explore Investment Opportunities in India
The largest power generation company of India, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has signed a pact with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) in order to explore myriads of opportunities for investments in sectors such as renewable energy, power ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020