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 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 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)? Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR) are stockpiles of crude oil maintained by countries to handle the risk of… 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
