Monthly Archives: August 2024

Increased Use of Grains for Ethanol Production

Context: The contribution of maize and damaged foodgrains to India’s ethanol production has increased to 50% for the first time. Ethanol Blending Ratio: The ratio of ethanol blending in petrol has reached 13% this year, aiming for a target of 20% by 2025. Reasons for Increased Grain Usage: Stoppage of …

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Death of UPSC Aspirants

Context: Three UPSC aspirants tragically died due to waterlogging after a drain burst in a cramped basement coaching center in Delhi. This incident highlights alarming civic irregularities and delays in safety measures. With the World Bank predicting that 40% of India’s population will reside in cities by 2036 and Delhi’s …

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