Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 August 2022
Contents
- A new G20 global vision
- Biofuel Plants and Ethanol Blending
A New G20 Global Vision
Context
- India will take over the presidency from Indonesia and host the G20 Leaders Summit for the first time in 2023.
- While India has a clear understanding of the G20’s role, there is concern that the agenda, themes, and focus areas that India will set for 2023 lack vision.
Relevance
GS Paper 2: Important International Institutions.
Mains Question
Do you believe the G20 summits have lost their significance? Analyze critically. (150 Words)
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Biofuel Plants and Ethanol Blending
Context
On World Biofuel Day, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the 2nd generation (2G) ethanol plant built at the Indian Oil Corporation’s Panipat refinery in Haryana.
Relevance
GS Paper 2 and 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation ; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Mains Question
What is the significance of biofuels in India? Examine whether India’s national biofuel policy will help it realise its biofuel potential. (250 words)
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