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State Development and Energy Initiatives Summary
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State Development and Energy Initiatives Summary
State Development and Energy Initiatives Summary
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1
Question
What is the historic name of Kozhikode and where is it located?
Answer
Calicut, in Kerala.
2
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Which municipality governs Kozhikode?
Answer
Kozhikode Municipal Corporation.
3
Question
How much funding did Uttarakhand secure from the EIB and for what purpose?
Answer
₹1910 crore for urban infrastructure.
4
Question
Which areas in Uttarakhand are targeted for water and sewerage improvements?
Answer
Pithoragarh, Sitarganj, Rudrapur, Kashipur.
5
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What entities negotiated the Uttarakhand-EIB funding?
Answer
Government of India, Uttarakhand Government, and EIB.
6
Question
What are the winter and summer capitals of Uttarakhand?
Answer
Winter: Dehradun; Summer: Bhararisen.
7
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Who is the Chief Minister and Governor of Uttarakhand mentioned?
Answer
CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami; Governor: Gurmit Singh.
8
Question
What milestone did Arunachal Pradesh achieve in geothermal energy?
Answer
Drilled Northeast India’s first geothermal production well.
9
Question
Which organization led the Dirang geothermal project in Arunachal Pradesh?
Answer
Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS).
10
Question
Name three international partners involved in Arunachal Pradesh geothermal surveys/drilling.
Answer
NGI (Norway), Geotropy ehf (Iceland), GBS (India).
11
Question
What reservoir temperature was identified in Dirang for geothermal use?
Answer
Around 115°C.
12
Question
What direct-use applications are planned for Dirang geothermal energy?
Answer
Fruit, nut, and meat drying; space heating; controlled-atmosphere storage.
13
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What environmental strategy aided the Dirang drilling process?
Answer
Advanced structural mapping enabling precise drilling with minimal impact.
14
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What is CESHS’s future goal for Dirang’s geothermal initiative?
Answer
Scale up operations to make Dirang India’s first geothermal-powered city.
15
Question
What broader societal goal does geothermal energy in Dirang aim to support?
Answer
Sustainable development in mountainous/remote regions.
16
Question
Which Indian state waived property tax for defence personnel housing?
Answer
Andhra Pradesh.
17
Question
Who announced the property tax exemption for defence personnel houses in Andhra villages?
Answer
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.
18
Question
What is the scope of the exemption in Andhra Pradesh (who does it cover)?
Answer
All active defence personnel across Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, paramilitary.
19
Question
What types of properties are eligible for the tax exemption?
Answer
Properties owned or co-owned by personnel or their spouses where they reside.
20
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Which body recommended the Andhra Pradesh tax exemption?
Answer
Director of Sainik Welfare.
21
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How is the tax exemption framed in terms of locality?
Answer
Within gram panchayat limits.
22
Question
What is a common purpose of these three articles (GNAFCC, Kozhikode aging initiatives, Uttarakhand funding, Arunachal geothermal, Andhra tax exemption)?
Answer
Public policy initiatives aimed at social well-being and development.
23
Question
What is the linking theme across these update items?
Answer
Government-led development and welfare initiatives across states.
24
Question
What region is Dirang located in?
Answer
Arunachal Pradesh.
25
Question
Which sector benefits from the Dirang geothermal project besides energy?
Answer
Agriculture and storage (drying, storage, heating).
26
Question
Which city is identified as a potential geothermal-powered city in India?
Answer
Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh.
27
Question
What language of governance is implied by “GNAFCC” acronym?
Answer
Policy and planning for aging populations.
28
Question
Which country’s investment bank funded Uttarakhand’s urban project?
Answer
European Investment Bank (EIB).
29
Question
What is the identified geothermal reservoir temperature in Dirang and its significance for direct-use applications?
Answer
About 115°C; suitable for direct-use heating, drying, and storage.
30
Question
Which regions and partners were involved in the Dirang geothermal exploration collaboration?
Answer
Dirang with NGI (Norway), Geotropy ehf (Iceland), GBS (India).