Green Energy Corn Based Ethanol हरित ऊर्जा का नया सूत्र : मक्का आधारित एथनॉल
Green Energy भारत मक्का से एथनॉल उत्पादन के ज़रिए हरित ऊर्जा और आत्मनिर्भरता की ओर बढ़ रहा है। यह पहल किसानों की आय, ऊर्जा सुरक्षा और पर्यावरण संरक्षण – तीनों के लिए अहम साबित हो सकती है।
UPSC Mains PYQs on Ethanol & Biofuels
General Studies Paper III (Environment, Energy, Economy)
2019
“India has witnessed a rapid increase in ethanol blending in petrol in recent years. Discuss the advantages of ethanol blending and the challenges involved in scaling up the programme.”
2018
“National Policy on Biofuels 2018 aims to achieve 20% blending of ethanol in petrol by 2030. Critically examine the feasibility of this target in the Indian context.”
2016
“What are the advantages of using biofuels in place of fossil fuels? Discuss the challenges India faces in promoting biofuel usage.”
2013
“What are the objectives of India’s National Bio-Energy Mission? Evaluate its role in India’s energy security strategy.”
🔹 Closely Related Questions (Indirect but Relevant to Ethanol Energy Pathway)
2022
“Energy transition is crucial for India’s sustainable growth. Discuss the scope and significance of biofuels in India’s energy mix.”
2020
“What are the major challenges in achieving India’s renewable energy targets? Highlight the role of biofuels and ethanol in reducing import dependency.”
2015
“Discuss India’s policy on renewable energy. What measures are being taken to promote biofuels?”
✅ Trend Analysis for Mains:
UPSC links ethanol with energy security, import substitution, farmer income (sugarcane/maize), and climate commitments.
Recent emphasis is on ethanol blending targets (E20 by 2025) and food vs fuel debate.
Questions are often analytical → requiring pros, cons, and feasibility assessment.
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