With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.
  2. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

  • IREDA has been awarded “Mini Ratna” (Category-I) status in 2015 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
  • The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is a Non-Banking Financial Institution under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) was established on 11th March 1987 as a Public Limited Government Company under the Companies Act, 1956. Hence statement 1 is correct.

 

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