Govt. Extends PM E-DRIVE Plan by 2 Years Till March 2028 Why in News? The Union Government has extended the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme by two years for certain electric vehicle (EV) categories such as electric buses, e-ambulances, and e-trucks. New validity: Till March 2028 (earlier March 2026)...
National Biofuel Policy-2018 Why Is It in the News? India has begun the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, five years ahead of its original 2030 target. This is part of the government’s push for cleaner fuels under the National Policy on Biofuels, 2...
India-Semiconductor Mission n August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, announced that “Made-in-India” semiconductor chips will be available in the market by end of 2025. The Union Cabinet recently approved four new semiconductor assembly and testing plants in ...
India's route towards hydrogen economy Why in News? Indian Railways has successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered train (converted from a diesel unit) at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.The train is part of a pilot project under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is set to run o...
Bio-Fortified Potatoes for Nutritional Security Why in News? India plans to introduce iron-rich bio-fortified potato varieties developed by the International Potato Center (CIP), Peru, to address iron-deficiency anemia and hidden hunger. CIP has shared the germplasm with ICAR-CPRI, Shimla for adapt...