- The index is released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE).
- Karnataka has topped the index ranking by scoring 70 points out of 100.
- Karnataka has held various initiatives to improve its energy efficiency.
- The second and third ranks are marked by Rajasthan and Haryana respectively.
- The index analyzed the states and UTs in four categories namely: Aspirant with a score below 30 points, Contenders with a score between 30-50, Achievers with a score of 50-60, and the Frontrunners with above 60 points score.
- Frontrunners: Karnataka and Rajasthan
- Achievers: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab
- Contenders: Assam, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
- Aspirant: The remaining states and UTs
Question:
Q.1 Which state/UT topped in State Energy Efficiency Index 2020 (SEEI)?
a. Maharashtra
b. Rajasthan
c. Karnataka
d. Kerala
b. Rajasthan
c. Karnataka
d. Kerala
