FAME India : Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India. Why in News? The Government of India has sanctioned 670 Electric buses in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh and 241 Charging Stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Port Blair under Phase-II of FAME India Scheme. […]
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According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) cyclone “Tauktae” over eastcentral Arabian Sea moved nearly northwards with a speed of about 13 kmph. The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Tauktae will cross between Porbandar and Mahuva in Bhavnagar district during the morning hours of May 18. Current Centre: Lakshadweep Island. Highlights: “Tauktae” (pronounced as Tau’Te). The
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Why in News? Recently, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ( MNRE’s) is implementing Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase-II). The scheme is being implemented in the states by local Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). Aim: The aim of the scheme is to achieve the final capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar Projects by 2022. Key Points:
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