Union Minister of Power and NRE inaugurates Conference of power and renewable energy

Current Context: RK Singh Union Minister of Power and NRE inaugurated a conference of power and energy ministers.

• The Union Minister highlighted the achievements made in recent years in the power sector.
• Even though the demand for electricity has increased by about 11% in the last 5 years, the government has been able to meet it.
• It was also emphasized that the requirement will also get increased by 2030.
• To adapt to these changes, it is important that DISCOMS should follow prudent and sustainable financial practices to ensure their viability.
• It was also highlighted that India’s per capita emissions are only 1/3rd of the world’s average.

Question:

Q.1 Who is the Union Minister of Power and NRE?
a. R K Singh
b. Hardeep Singh Puri
c. Prahlad Singh Patel
d. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia