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India Energy week initiated by PM

Published on February 06, 2023
Current context: The India Energy Week was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in Bengaluru, Karnataka with a focus on energy security and India's transition towards clean energy goals, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.
India Energy week initiated by PM
  • One of the event’s major highlights was the launch of E20 fuel in over 84 outlets across 11 states and Union Territories.
  • The Prime Minister will also launch a Solar and Conventional Energy Hybrid Cooking System, developed by Indian Oil, called the Indoor Solar Cooking System. Additionally, he will launch the "UNBOTTLED" initiative, aimed at phasing out single-use plastics.
  • Indian companies such as GAIL, Adani, HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, ONGC, and Total Gas will showcase their new products and services.
  • The event will see participation from over 650 business associates from 50 countries. The government of India aims to achieve 20% ethanol blend biofuels.
  • Discussions will take place about the oil companies setting up 2G and 3G ethanol plants. The Green Mobility Rally will focus on promoting green energy sources and creating public awareness about alternative fuels.
  • The India Energy Week is gaining worldwide attention as it is being held during a global energy crisis due to the Ukraine-Russian war.
  • The EU has taken measures to counteract Russia's actions in Ukraine, including stopping Russian oil imports to EU countries. The event will cover relevant topics such as biofuels, energy supply chains, upstream and downstream investments, etc.
  • The State Bank of India has commissioned RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a government-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, to provide 4G LTE connectivity to 15,000 off-site ATMs throughout India.

Question: 

Q.1 Where was India energy week inaugurated?
a. Jharkhand
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Karnataka
d. Gujarat

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