Question

In March 2022, in which state has India's first Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Centre been inaugurated?

• A. Jharkhand
• B. Himachal Pradesh
• C. Haryana
• D. Punjab

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Haryana

• In March 2022, India's first Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Centre was inaugurated in Haryana, specifically within the POWERGRID centre in Manesar.

• The initiative, as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme, will be one of the leading Centers of Excellence globally to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and research in smart grid technologies.

• It has been established by POWERGRID with support from the Union ministry of power and technical assistance from US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) for demonstration and advancement of frontier smart grid technologies.