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E20 Ethanol Push: Balancing Energy Security and Sustainability Why in the News ? India’s E20 ethanol blending programme has expanded rapidly, with the government highlighting foreign-exchange savings and reduced crude-oil imports. However, concerns over legacy vehicles, mileage losses, food security, water use and phased implementation have intensified the debate over the sustainability of ethanol blending. …
Read MoreIndia’s Path to Energy Sovereignty Syllabus GS 3: Energy Security Why in the News? Recently, India’s growing oil import dependence, Israel-Iran ceasefire’s impact on global energy flows, and the push for diversified energy strategies have revived debates on sovereignty, resilience, and long-term energy security. Introduction India imports over 85% of its crude oil and more …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India and Brazil held high-level talks on enhancing energy sector collaboration, focusing on investments, biofuels, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to boost trade and advance global decarbonization efforts. India-Brazil Energy Cooperation: Strengthening Ties: Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri visited Brazil from Sept 19-21, 2024, invited by Brazilian Mines & …
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