Jharkhand government introduces electric cars for official use

Jharkhand government introduces electric cars for official use

Question-Prior to Jharkhand, how many states have introduced electric vehicle for official use?
(a)4
(b)3
(c)2
(d)1
Answer-(a)
Related facts-

  • Recently, the state government of Jharkhand has introduced electric vehicles for official use.
  • By introducing electric vehicle Jharkhand become the fifth state of India and first state in eastern India in this type of move.
  • Prior to Jharkhand, the governments of Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana have introduced electric cars for official purpose.
  • The energy department of the state got 20 such cars for its official use.
  • The electric cars are part of a consignment of 50 such vehicles that the energy efficient services limited will supply to Jharkhand bijli vitran nigam limited (JBVNL) for its official use.
  • First lot of 20 cars has been delivered; rest 30 cars will be in next two weeks.
  • Till now, 12 charging stations have been set up in ranchi and more wiil be set up soon.

References

http://www.ptinews.com/news/10035701_Jharkhand-govt-introduces-electric-cars-for-official-use.html

https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/jharkhand/state-first-in-east-to-make-power-trip-258809