Bharat Stage- VI

BS -VI grade auto fuels

Question: From which date the Central Government recently decided to supply the fuel of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI level in Delhi?
(a) April 1st, 2018
(b) April 2nd, 2018
(c) April 1st, 2019
(d) April 1st, 2020
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • On November 15, 2017, an important decision by the central government concerned was taken in regards to serious level of air pollution in the national capital, Delhi and adjoining areas.
  • The Government decided for preponement of BS-VI grade auto fuels in NCT of Delhi w.e.f 01.04.2018 instead of 01.04.2020 (two years before the scheduled period).
  • This decision was made by the Petroleum Ministry in consultation with Public Oil Marketing Companies.
  • This step of Petroleum Ministry will help in tackling the problem of air pollution in the National Capital Region, Delhi and its adjacent areas.
  • The Ministry of Petroleum and natural Gas has successfully introduced the BS-IV grade transportation fuels across the country w.e.f April 1st
  • The Government of India has been making concerted efforts in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Commitment at COP 21, to reduce vehicular emissions and improve fuel efficiency with an aim to reduce the carbon footprints and keep a healthy environment.
  • After discussions with various stakeholders, the government decided to apply BS-VI grade directly to BS-IV, which could be adopted on better international initiatives.
  • It s noteworthy that oil refiners are investing heavily in the upgradation of projects for the production of BS-VI level fuel.

Reference:
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