Question: Recently, the world’s first solar-powered parliament was inaugurated in which of the following countries?
(a) Israel
(b) Pakistan
(c) Malaysia
(d) Japan
Ans(b)
Related facts:
- On 23 February 2016 Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the world’s first ever solar-powered Parliament House in Islamabad.
- The venture has been funded by the Chinese government as an act of friendship, with the solar power plant costing around $55 million.
- This project was launched on 22 April 2015 when Chinese President Xi Jinping was on a official visit to Pakistan.
Reference:
http://tribune.com.pk/story/1052577/pm-nawaz-inaugurates-worlds-first-solar-parliament/
http://www.abplive.in/lifestyle/sharif-inaugurates-worlds-first-ever-solar-powered-parliament-in-pakistan-295355
http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/02/23/national/going-green-pm-nawaz-inaugurates-worlds-first-solar-parliament/
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/pakistan-s-parliament-becomes-completely-solar-116022300654_1.html