Isobutanol: Isobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol (C₄H₁₀O), making it a higher alcohol compared to ethanol, which contains only two carbon atoms+ Can be produced from renewable sources like biomass, agricultural waste, or through processes linked to ethanol or sugarcane production+ Suitability in Blending with diesel: Blends uniformly without any additional additives, higher energy content, less volatile and corrosive offering higher compatibility with existing engines and fuel infrastructure+ Uses: Industrial solvents in products like paints, coatings; potential biofuel for transportation, etc

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026: Conferred by - President of India for exceptional achievements+ Eligibility Criteria - Children residing in India aged between 5 and 18 years (as of July 31, 2026) are eligible for this national recognition+ Award Categories - Conferred across six distinct fields: Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture, and Science & Technology.

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI): Recently, India's manufacturing sector growth hits 3-month high+ The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI posted 55.0+ PMI – Monthly economic indicator of manufacturing activity+ Components – Based on new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times, inventories+ Indicator – > 50 means expansion and < 50 means contraction.