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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Current Affairs Chapter: Industry And Infrastructure

2016 PYQ

Question 91

Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?

Choose one answer AProviding technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy BProviding electricity to every household in the country by 2018 CReplacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time DProviding for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies

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Correct answer: D

Correct Option: D Explanation: Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) was launched to improve financially distressed state electricity distribution companies through debt restructuring and efficiency measures. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - Support for renewable start-ups is a different policy objective. B: Incorrect - Universal household electrification belongs to other electricity access programmes. C: Incorrect - UDAY did not principally aim to replace every coal plant with alternative energy sources. D: Correct - Correct-it targeted financial turnaround and operational revival of DISCOMs.

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