India presents BioE3 policy at Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 in Seoul
The Department of Biotechnology presented India's BioE3 policy and integrated biorefinery initiatives at the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, held on 9–11 April.
Summary
The Mission Innovation (MI) Annual Gathering 2025, a multilateral platform for clean energy innovation, was held in Seoul, South Korea, from 9 to 11 April 2025. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), which co-leads the Mission Integrated Biorefinery with the Netherlands under MI 2.0, was part of the Indian delegation and presented India's BioE3 policy and its biorefinery approach for fuels, chemicals and materials. According to the Ministry of Science & Technology, the term 'Mission Innovation' was coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP21 with then French President François Hollande.
Key facts
- Event
- Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025, Seoul, 9–11 April
- Indian presenter
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
- Mission co-led by India
- Mission Integrated Biorefinery, with the Netherlands (MI 2.0)
- Origin of the term
- COP21 (PM Modi with François Hollande)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under Mission Innovation 2.0, India's Department of Biotechnology co-leads the Mission Integrated Biorefinery with which country?
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Correct answer: C — Netherlands
Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Science & Technology's release on the 2025 Seoul gathering.
In which city was the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 held on 9–11 April?
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Correct answer: A — Seoul
Seoul, South Korea, hosted the gathering, where DBT presented India's BioE3 policy.