E20 Fuel Blending: Ethanol, Energy Security & Cleaner Automotive Fuel
Why in news? From 1 April 2026, petrol pumps across India are mandated to supply E20 fuel, a blend of 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol, with a...
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Why in news? From 1 April 2026, petrol pumps across India are mandated to supply E20 fuel, a blend of 20 percent ethanol and 80 percent petrol, with a...
Why in news? The Ministry of Textiles has extended the RoSCTL scheme for exports of apparel and made‑ups until 30 September 2026. This extension ens...
Why in news? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued an exposure draft requiring all insurers — life, general...
Why in news? The Ministry of Finance reported on 30 March 2026 that the Jan Samarth portal has processed more than 41 lakh loan applications amounting...
Why in news? On 30 March 2026 the government approved 29 applications under the fourth tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. Thes...
Why in news? On 30 March 2026 the Ministry of Heavy Industries announced that subsidies for electric two‑wheelers under the Prime Minister’s Elect...
Why in news? The World Trade Organization’s long‑standing moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions is set to expire at the 14th M...
Why in news? Geopolitical tensions in West Asia have sharply curtailed India’s coffee exports. Since early March 2026 shipping routes around the Str...
Why in news? On 26 March 2026, the National Housing Bank (NHB) launched the Gruha Sugam portal. Designed especially for defence, paramilitary and gove...
Why in news? On 26 March 2026, the OECD released its Interim Economic Outlook. The report lowered India’s projected growth rate for fiscal 2026–27...
Why in news? The government has expanded the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative to boost exports by harnessing the unique products and services...
Why in news? In response to disruptions in West Asian maritime trade, the government has restored the previously reduced rates and value caps under th...