URJA - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   What does URJA mobile app stand for?

a. Urban Jyoti Abhiyaan
b. Urban Jeev Abhigyan
c. Urban Jeevan Abhigyan
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Urban Jyoti Abhiyaan

Explanation:
Union Minister of State for Power, Coal and New and Renewable Energy launched Urban Jyoti Abhiyaan mobile app at South Goa’s Conference of Power Ministers

  • This app is developed by Power Finance Corporation and increased consumer connect with urban power distribution
  • Main focus of app is good governance
  • The Union Minister also launched the Pradhan Mantri UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LED for all) Yojana in Goa with a target of replacing approximately 15 lakh LED bulbs, impacting nearly 5 lakh households.
  • Under the scheme, consumers are entitled to 3 LED bulbs of 9W each at a subsidized rate of Rs.25/, as against a market price of Rs.300-350.
  • Besides, the Union Minister also launched “Vidyut Pravah” App at the event
  • The scope of DEEP or discovery of efficient electricity price was further expanded at the meet by covering banking mechanism.