HCL Technologies gets government’s nod to set up SEZ in which state?

Question: HCL Technologies gets government’s nod to set up SEZ in which state?
[A].

Kerala

[B].

Pondicherry

[C].

Karnataka

[D].

Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The commerce ministry has approved a proposal of HCL Technologies to establish a new IT special economic zone (SEZ) in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with a proposed investment of Rs 408.48 crore. SEZs are developed as export hubs. They contribute nearly 25% in India’s total exports. There are 223 operational SEZs with 5,146 units from several sectors like IT, pharma, textile, food processing, leather, biotechnology and diamond polishing.