RK Singh Launched India’s 1st CoE for Skill Development in Power Sector

Current Context: The Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), RK Singh launched India’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) in order to have the skill

development in the power sector.

• It was launched at the campus of National Institute of Solar Energy (NIS), Gurugram, Haryana.
• It is developed by MSDE of GOI Ministry of National Education and Youth which comes under the French Republic and Schneider Electric.
• The CoE will provide a platform for experts to create a robust cadre of certified skilled trainers in India. 
• The trainers will be trained in the areas of Electricity, Automation and Solar Energy. 

Question: 

Q.1 Where was India’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for skill development in power sector inaugurated by Union Minister RK Singh?
a. Madhya Pradesh
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Haryana
d. Punjab