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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 35

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q35

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Under which policy has the Union Ministry of Power launched a scheme for procurement of aggregate power of 4500 MW for five years?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Shakti Policy.

  • The scheme for the procurement of aggregate power of 4500 MW for five years, launched by the Union Ministry of Power, is associated with the "Pilot Scheme-II" under the Ministry's umbrella initiative called the "Scheme for Procurement of Aggregate Power of 2500 MW Followed by a Reverse Auction Process."
  • This initiative aims to promote flexibility in the scheduling of thermal power stations, leading to better grid management and resource optimization.