Why in the News?
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) transferred Bio Bitumen Technology that converts farm residue into road construction material, promoting sustainable infrastructure and reducing stubble burning.
What is Bio Bitumen
- Bio bitumen:
- Renewable alternative to petroleum based bitumen
- Made from agricultural biomass
- Used in road construction
- Developed by:
- CSIR Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)
- CSIR Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP)
How Bio Bitumen is Made
- Raw Material: Crop residue, Agricultural biomass, and Farm waste
| [2025] Consider the following statements: Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases. Statement II: Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs. Statement III: Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement I explains Statement II (c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I (d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct |
