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THE ROAD TO E20 IS NOT WITHOUT BUMPS Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions GS-3: Environmental pollution and degradation Why in the News? India’s transition to E20 petrol, containing up to 20% ethanol, has intensified concerns over vehicle compatibility, mileage reduction, fuel contamination and consumer choice. While ethanol blending supports energy security, lower crude-oil imports …
Read MoreE20 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 MoreSustainable Ethanol Policy Needs Water-Energy Balance And Scientific Assessment Syllabus: GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Renewable Energy Why in the News ? India has nearly achieved its 20% ethanol blending (E20) target under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, making it one of the world’s largest biofuel initiatives. As the country transitions towards higher blending …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana for Floating Solar Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana, a ₹5,070-crore scheme to promote floating solar power projects. The initiative aims to achieve 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity by 2030–31, enhancing India’s renewable energy transition. Key Features …
Read MoreETHANOL BLENDED PETROL (EBP) PROGRAMME Why in the News? Government Clarification: The Union Law Ministry clarified that the Attorney General never described the E20 Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme as an “ongoing experiment” before the Supreme Court. Supreme Court Case: The clarification came during litigation concerning ethanol allocation to Dedicated Ethanol Plants and Oil Marketing Companies …
Read MoreIndia Advances Ethanol Fuel Transition Amid Concerns Why in the News ? The Union Government has exempted higher ethanol-petrol blends (E22–E30) from central excise duty and proposed rules for E85 and E100 fuels, signaling India’s move beyond E20 fuel to reduce crude oil imports and strengthen energy security while promoting a pollution free environment. India’s …
Read MoreINDIAN RESERVOIRS CAN HOST 102 GW FLOATING SOLAR CAPACITY Why in the News? National Assessment: The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has estimated that Indian reservoirs can support about 102 GW of floating solar capacity. Land Constraint Solution: The report highlights floating solar technology as a solution to land acquisition challenges and forest conservation …
Read MoreWhy Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 negotiations, where explicit phase-out commitments were avoided despite reaffirming the Paris Agreement goals. Divergences between developed and developing …
Read MoreMNRE Clarifies Stand on Renewable Energy Financing Concerns Why in the News? Recent media reports suggested that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had advised financial institutions to pause lending to renewable energy projects due to possible overcapacity. The MNRE has now strongly denied these claims, reaffirming its commitment to supporting India’s clean …
Read MoreGreen Hydrogen Demand Driven by Fast Fashion Markets Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Growth & Development ,Conservation Why in the News ? The global green hydrogen sector is struggling as major Western projects stall, whereas China is rapidly expanding capacity and integrating hydrogen into its massive petrochemicals and plastics …
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