Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 15 june 2026

Which of the following committees/groups were constituted by the Government of India to estimate poverty?

1. Alagh Committee

2. Lakdawala Committee

3. Tendulkar Committee

4. Rangarajan Committee

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Which of the following feedstocks are currently approved by the Government of India for the production of ethanol under the EBP Programme?

1. Sugarcane juice/sugar/sugar syrup

2. B-Heavy Molasses

3. C-Heavy Molasses

4. Food grains (like surplus rice and maize)

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With reference to India’s E20 (20% Ethanol Blended Petrol) initiative, consider the following statements:

1. The government has advanced the national target for achieving 20% ethanol blending from 2030 to the 2025–26 fiscal year.

2. Vehicles manufactured to be “E20 compliant” must be equipped with specialized materials and sensors to prevent corrosion and manage engine performance.

3. Ethanol blending is governed under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) Act, 2006, which mandates specific blending percentages for all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Increasing ethanol blending in petrol (E20) has significant implications for India’s agricultural sector. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The diversion of “B-heavy” and “C-heavy” molasses for ethanol production helps address the problem of surplus sugar stocks in the country.

2. Using food grains like damaged wheat and broken rice for ethanol production ensures that the initiative does not impact national food security.

3. The E20 initiative is a key driver for the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision by reducing the import bill for fossil fuels.

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