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“Compressed biogas can convert the problem of organic waste into an opportunity for energy security.” Discuss.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. “Compressed biogas can convert the problem of organic waste into an opportunity for energy security.” Discuss. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question CBG as a waste-to-energy pathway and its wider relevance to India’s energy security, circular economy and sustainable resource management. Key Demand of the question Explain …

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The GOBARdhan Initiative

Source: PIBSubject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) — National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The GOBARdhan Initiative About The GOBARdhan Initiative: What It Is? GOBARdhan is an integrated national framework designed to unify the entire Compressed Biogas (CBG) value chain. It …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 JULY 2026

The current affairs article cover major developments in governance, energy, judiciary, environment, international relations, and science. The Supreme Court proposed AI regulations for courts, ensuring human oversight and ethical AI use, while also launching special benches to reduce judicial backlog. India strengthened its energy security by promoting biogas and compressed biogas as sustainable alternatives to …

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Biogas and India’s Energy Security Architecture

Source: THSubject: Energy Sector Context: Due to recent escalation in West Asian conflicts threatening India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports—90% of which transit through the volatile Strait of Hormuz—the Government of India has aggressively renewed its focus on domestic alternatives. Biogas and India's Energy Security Architecture About Biogas and India's Energy Security Architecture: What it …

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Decentralized Bioenergy Systems

Source: THSubject: Energy Context: Amid prolonged disruptions in global energy corridors, India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) prioritized the deployment of decentralized bioenergy architectures. Decentralized Bioenergy Systems About Decentralized Bioenergy Systems: What is Bioenergy? Bioenergy is a form of renewable energy derived from biological sources, known as biomass, which includes agricultural residues, organic …

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A renewable energy revolution, rooted in agriculture

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environmental Conservation   Source: The Hindu Context: The first bio-energy plant of a private company in the Sangrur district of Punjab will produce Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) from paddy straw, thus converting agricultural waste into wealth.   Benefits of CBG plant: From paddy stubble, CBG valued at ₹46 per kg as …

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