Source: This post is based on the article “World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win” published in the Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. Relevance: removal of lead from petrol Synopsis: It is a remarkable achievement for the global community to remove lead from petrol across the world. It will have positive… Continue reading World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win
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Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Source: AIR Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?3 Who manages Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)?4 Phase I of SPR Programme:5 Phase II of SPR Programme: What is the News? Under Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program, the Government has approved two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Padur (TN) under… Continue reading Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
No Fossil Fuels as Usual
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The article suggests redefining the supply-side priorities of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the face of the imperatives of atmanirbharta. Introduction: The spread and speed of the destruction caused by climate change in recent weeks present a policy dilemma. Indian economy is dependent on fossil fuels, and there is… Continue reading No Fossil Fuels as Usual
