Bio-diesel Current Affairs, GK & News

First supply of Used Cooking Oil-based Biodiesel

May 4, 2021

On May 4, 2021, the Union Minister of Petroleum Shri Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the first supply of used cooking oil-based biodiesel. It was launched under the Expression of Interests Scheme. Expression of Interest Scheme It was launched in 2019. It was launched for the procurement of bio diesel produced from used cooking oil. It ..

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Go Green Initiatives in Indian Railways

January 4, 2019

Railways form the backbone of the Indian Transportation System. The Railways has undertaken following measures under its Go Green initiatives: Ministry of Railways has planned to set up 1000 Mega Watt (MW) solar power by 2020-21. This would help Railways to source about 10% of its electrical energy from renewable source. Wind energy plants of ..

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South Western Railways Zone introduces Biodiesel for trains

December 5, 2015

The South Western Railways (SWR) Zone with headquarters in Hubli, Karnataka has introduced biodiesel for trains, operating under its zone. In this regard, SWR’s first train Hubballi-Bengaluru Janshatabdi Express powered by five per cent biodiesel blended with High Speed Diesel was flagged off from Hubli. The main aim of the initiative is to reduce greenhouse ..

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