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 …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Energy and conservation related issues. Context: The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels, 2018. As per the amendments: The deadline for fuel firms to raise the ratio of ethanol in gasoline to 20% will be 2025. From April 1, 2023, the policy of introducing …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: The Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has called for a faster launch of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) to achieve 20 per cent of ethanol blending. What are flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs)? An FFV is a modified version of vehicles that could run both on gasoline …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Context: Although the country has made steady progress in raising the share of ethanol in auto-fuels, having increased it to 8.1% in Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2020-21 (December-November) from 5% a …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Flex Fuel Vehicles Context: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has for long been advocating the use of flex-fuel to power cars and motorcycles sold in India. Recently, at an industry event, the transport minister revealed that he has issued an advisory to all …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 4. How are biofuels classified? Biofuels are a benevolent option that not only solves the energy security issue but also brings with it several possibilities for positive transformation. India must ensure it is not left behind in reaping its benefits. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: …
Introduction: Centre Government has resolved to meet the target of 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol by 2025. This will help India strengthen its energy security, enable local enterprises and farmers to participate in the energy economy and reduce vehicular emissions. Ethanol: Ethanol can be produced from sugarcane, maize, wheat, etc which are …
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