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UPPSC 2022 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

Which of the following three States of India were top performing States under ‘NITI Ayog’s State Energy and Climate Index’ declared on 10 April 2022 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab”.
Recently, the NITI Aayog launched the State Energy and Climate Index (SECI).

It is the first index that aims to track the efforts made by states and UTs in the climate and energy sector. The parameters of the index have been devised keeping in mind India's goals for climate change and clean energy transition.

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