PM inaugurates third India Energy Week at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of India Energy Week (IEW 2025) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, through a video message on 11 February 2025.
Summary
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of India Energy Week, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from 11 to 14 February 2025, through a video message on 11 February. He said India's ethanol blending stood at 19% and the goal was a 20% mandate by October 2025, that solar capacity had grown 32 times in ten years, and that the Global Biofuels Alliance launched during India's G20 presidency now had 28 countries and 12 international organisations. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the self-funded event had become the world's second-largest energy conference, drawing over 70,000 professionals from more than 50 countries.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 11–14 February 2025, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
- Edition
- Third
- Ethanol blending
- 19% now; 20% target by October 2025
- Global Biofuels Alliance
- 28 countries and 12 international organisations
- Scale
- Over 70,000 professionals from 50+ countries
Practice MCQs 3 questions
India Energy Week 2025, inaugurated by the PM on 11 February 2025, was which edition of the event?
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Correct answer: C — 3rd
IEW 2025 was the third edition, held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, from 11 to 14 February 2025.
At India Energy Week 2025, the PM said India's ethanol blending rate currently stood at about what level?
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Correct answer: D — 19%
He said the blending rate was 19% and India aimed for a 20% ethanol mandate by October 2025.
According to the PM at India Energy Week 2025, the Global Biofuels Alliance now includes:
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Correct answer: A — 28 countries and 12 international organisations
The alliance, set up during India's G20 presidency, now involves 28 countries and 12 international organisations.