9) Aditya Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Aditya ?
A
It is an electric ferry boat – It is also India’s 1st solar powered electric ferry
2
Q
Who operates it ?
A
Kerala State water Transport Dept
3
Q
Who has built it ?
A
Naval Solar and Electric Boats, Kochi
4
Q
How has it been helpful ?
A
As a public transport solar-electric ferry , it has proven its performance by transporting 11 lakh passengers and clocking a distance of 70k kms without a single drop of fossil fuel
5
Q
Why is it news ?
A
It has been shortlisted for Gustave Trouve Award
6
Q
What is this award about ?
A
It is a global award named after Gustave Trouve , a French electrical engineer skilled in electric boats
7
Q
Since when are these awards given ?
A
Started this year
