E-100 pilot project, launched in Pune in June 2021, is related to the

E-100 pilot project, launched in Pune in June 2021, is related to the production and distribution of

COVID vaccine
ethanol
electric vehicle
ethane
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2021
The correct answer is B) ethanol.
– The E-100 pilot project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day (June 5) in 2021, is part of India’s initiative to promote ethanol blending in petrol.
– The project aimed at setting up a network for the production and distribution of E-100 fuel, which is 100% ethanol, though the immediate goal was achieving 20% ethanol blending (E-20) by 2025.
– Pune was chosen as the launch city for this pilot project.
– Ethanol is a biofuel produced from sugarcane, corn, rice, and other agricultural residues.
– Promoting ethanol blending aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported crude oil, cut carbon emissions, and support the agricultural sector.