Latest 13th Feb 2023 Current Affairs News

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10.

G20 Energy Transitions Working Group

A: Bengaluru
B: Pune
C: Kolkata
D: Delhi

The answer is: A

Explanation

The first G20 Energy Transition Working Group Meeting, under India's Presidency, will commence in Bengaluru on February 5th, according to the Ministry of Power. With over 150 participants expected to attend, including representatives from G20 member countries and nine special invitee nations, the meeting will be a significant event for the energy sector. Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh, will give the keynote address, while Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi, will deliver a special address. The three-day event will focus on six priority areas in the energy sector, including technology gaps, low-cost financing, energy security, energy efficiency, industrial low carbon transitions, and universal access to clean energy. Karnataka will provide support and coordination for the meeting.