Different Colour bands for BS VI vehicles

On June 8, 2020, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued distinct colour band for the number plate sticker of BS VI vehicles. Highlights The order makes it mandatory for the BS VI vehicles to carry a green strip ..

Tags: Air pollution • BS VI Fuel • BS-VI • Carbon monoxide • nitrogen oxides

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

India shifts towards clean Diesel and Petrol from April 1

From April 1, 2020, India will shift to Euro-VI emission compliant from Euro-IV grades that is being followed now. This means that India will shift towards more clean form of fuel. Highlights As India shifts to Euro VI grades, it ..

Tags: Air pollution • BS-VI • BS-VI norms • Clean Fuel • Euro-VI emission norm

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Scientists identify four bacterial strains to remove sulphur from fossil fuels

Scientists from CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) have found four bacterial strains that remove sulphur from fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal. Sulphur is one of the major pollutants emitted during the combustion of fossil fuels. Key ..

Tags: Bio-desulfurization • Dsz genes • Environment • Pollution • Science and Technology

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Delhi becomes first city to roll-out BS-VI fuel

Delhi became the first city in India to supply ultra-clean Bharat Stage (BS) VI grade fuel (both petrol and diesel) with an aim to combat the rising levels of air pollution in Delhi-NCR region. State-owned oil firms have started supplying ..

Tags: Bharat Stage Norms • BS VI Fuel • Delhi • Environment • Euro-VI emission norm

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018