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Global Biofuel Alliance
To reduce the world's dependence on petrol
and diesel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
launched the Global Biofuels Alliance in
the presence of heads of state of several
countries during the G-20 conference. PM
Modi said that all countries should work
together in the field of fuel blending because
this is the need of the time. The objective of
this alliance is to promote the use of strong
biofuel and make its business easier.
Mission Lifestyle
G-20 member nations appreciated Prime Minister
Modi's initiative to tackle climate change. Japanese
Prime Minister Kishida praised PM Modi for the
concept of 'Mission LiFE'. India's vision of 'One Earth,
One Family, One Future' is a beacon that radiates
hope for humanity. It has a sense of inclusivity,
equality, and prosperity for humanity. Mission
Life aims to ensure change in individual behavior
towards the environment. The G-20 aims to triple
global renewable energy capacity by 2023 and
accelerate efforts to phase out coal-based electricity
generation in line with national circumstances.
Women-led development
To take the country forward, it is necessary that
development takes place under the leadership of
women. India has put forward the issue of women-
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What is biofuel?
Fuel made from plants, husks, grains, algae,
and food waste is called biofuel. Biofuels are
extracted from many types of biomass, the
amount of carbon in which is very low. Due to
this, along with reducing pollution, dependence
on petrol and diesel will reduce in the future.
led development in the G-20. The G-20 member
countries are accepting it and recognizing its
importance. It was agreed to form a working group
on women's empowerment.
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
For the first time, in the G-20 under the presidency
of India, a consensus was reached on digital
public infrastructure as to what should be its
definition, framework, and principles. The G20
countries have reached an important level of
consensus on how to effectively shape the DPI.
Important steps taken for encouraging
startup ecosystem
India launched Startup20, a startup collaborative
group in the G-20, for the first time, which will be
carried forward in the next presidency.