UJALA

Question 1

It aims to promote the efficient usage of energy for all i.e., its consumption, savings and lighting. Name it

Answer 1

UJALA

Question 2

Full form

Answer 2

Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All

Question 3

Launched in

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2015

Question 4

UJALA was launched in 2015 and was initially labeled as the

Answer 4

Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP)

Question 5

Who has been designated as the implementing agency for this programme?

Answer 5

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

a government company under administrative control of Ministry of Power

Question 6

The initiative evolved into the world’s largest zero subsidy domestic lighting programme . Name it

Answer 6

UJALA

Question 7

Under the ____initiative, LED bulbs will be distributed at a highly subsidised rate at (?) across 2,579 villages in __ states

Answer 7

Gram Ujala , Rs.10 , Five

Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka

Question 8

It is a market based mechanism to enhance the cost effectiveness in improving the Energy Efficiency in Energy Intensive industries through certification of energy saving which can be traded. Name it

Answer 8

Perform Achieve and Trade Scheme (PAT)

is being implemented by BEE

Question 9

The mission of the ____ is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.

Answer 9

Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE)

on 1st March 2002

Question 10

A key objective of this scheme is to provide the consumer an informed choice about the energy saving and thereby the cost saving potential of the relevant marketed product under BEE?

Answer 10

The Standards & Labeling Programme

was launched in 2006

Question 11

The Ministry of Power had launched a scheme in ____, to give national recognition through awards to industries and establishments that have taken special efforts to reduce energy consumption while maintaining their production. Name it

Answer 11

National Energy Conservation Awards Programme , 1991

Question 12

NECAP were given away for the first time on

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14th December, 1991

Question 13

‘The National Energy Conservation Day’

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14 December

Question 14

They are aimed to further enhance the level of energy conservation. This conserved energy can then be used for a different purpose in the home or workplace. Name it

Answer 14

Standards and Labelling Programme for Air Compressors and Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV

Question 15

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed a Management Information System (MIS) portal namely

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State-wise Actions on Annual Targets and Headways on Energy Efficiency (SAATHEE)

Question 16

SAATHEE is also a portal for the ____ for state level activities.

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State Designated Agency (SDA)

Question 17

To provide a shared, professionally managed services and strong Science and Technology infrastructure/facilities, to service the demands of faculty, researchers, etc., to enable them to carry out R&D activities on a round the clock basis with minimum downtime. Name it

Answer 17

SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes)

under Ministry of Science and Technology

Question 18

To sustain and accelerate the adoption of energy efficient textile technologies in the powerloom sector and cost savings due to use of such technology. Name it

Answer 18

SAATHI (Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to Help Small Industries)

is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles

Question 19

To initiate transformation in the education and health sectors and build 3 future ‘role model’ states. Name it

Answer 19

SATH (Sustainable Action for Transforming Human capital) Program

is a program of NITI Aayog

Question 20

TIP kya h?

Answer 20

SAATHEE , SATHI , SATH , SAATHI

sab alag alag h to dhyaan se

Question 21

It sets minimum energy standards for new commercial buildings having a connected load of **100kW **(kilowatt) or contract demand of 120 KVA (kilovolt-ampere) and above. Name it

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Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

was developed for new commercial buildings in 2007

Question 22

___ is the selection, planning, and implementation of measures intended to have an influence on the demand or customer-side of the electric meter.

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Demand Side Management

Question 23

(?) were announced, with the goal of encouraging exceptionally efficient building designs complying with BEE’s Energy Conservation Building Codes.

Answer 23

NEERMAN Awards, (National Energy Efficiency Roadmap for Movement towards Affordable & Natural Habitat)

Question 24

The web-based platform ____ as a learning tool, which can be used to create a pool of ready-to-use resources of replicable designs to construct energy-efficient homes in India.

Answer 24

‘The Handbook of Replicable Designs for Energy Efficient Residential Buildings’

Question 25

It is an Energy Conservation Building Code for Residential Buildings (ECBC-R) to give a further fillip to India’s energy conservation efforts and specifies code compliance approaches and minimum energy performance requirements for building services, and verification framework .

Answer 25

Eco Niwas Samhita 2021

Question 26

____ is an international recognized certification system for the green buildings and is an international benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

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LEED-India – Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design | (provided by IGBC)

Question 27

The ____ is a division of the Confederation of Indian Industry that works closely with the government and aims at sustainably built environment.

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Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

Question 28

(?) is a national rating system for green buildings that is adopted while designing and evaluating new buildings.

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TERI - The Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)

Question 29

It is touted as the world’s largest domestic lighting project.

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Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)

Question 30

Under the programme, it replaces the conventional street lights with LEDs at its own costs, with no upfront investment by the municipalities, thereby making their adoption even more attractive.

Answer 30

Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) | launched in 2015 ## Footnote plans to bring investment of **Rs. 8,000 crores** by **2024**