24x7 Power for All - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which UT is the first to sign a 24x7 Power for all document?

a. Lakshadweep
b. Delhi
c. Daman and Diu
d. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lakshadweep

Explanation:
Lakshadweep became first Union Territory (UT) to sign “24x7 Power for All” document. Representative of Government of India and the Administration of Lakshadweep signed the document. The document chalks out a plan to increase solar capacity of the region from 2.15 MW to 8.45 MW. At present, 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep are being fed by diesel mostly. The plan also envisions reduction of AT & C losses from current level of 21% to 6.7% till 2019 by increasing the collection efficiency up to 99 %.

  • 22 states have already signed the 24x7 Power for All Documents which is being jointly monitored by State and Central governments