E20 Petrol

Source:  ET Subject:  Miscellaneous Context: India has officially mandated the nationwide use of E20 petrol as the primary fuel at all petrol pumps starting April 1, 2025. About E20 Petrol: What It Is? E20 petrol is a specialized fuel blend consisting of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The ethanol used in this blend is a …

Ethanol

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors   Context: Indian Prime Minister briefed, that India has achieved 10% ethanol blending ahead of the deadline.   What is Ethanol Blending Programme? Ethanol is an agro-based product, mainly produced from a by-product of the sugar industry, namely molasses. Ethanol Blended Petrol …