Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Which of the following Indian States/Union Territories launched Electric Vehicle Policy on 7th August, 2020 ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Delhi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Delhi”.
Delhi EV policy is considered the most comprehensive EV policy in India focusing on both demand creation and ecosystem development. Delhi government introduced its EV policy in August 2020 and under this strategy, it aimed to increase EV share in total vehicle sales to 25 per cent by 2024.

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