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UPSC 2008: Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)?
(a)Ministry of Agriculture
(b)Ministry of Science and Technology
(c)Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(d)Ministry of Rural Development
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Ministry of Rural Development
The National Biodiesel Mission designated the Ministry of Rural Development as the nodal ministry responsible for its implementation, with a special focus on jatropha plantations. Hence option (d) is correct, while the other ministries play only supportive or research roles. ([drishtiias.com](https://www.drishtiias.com/current-affairs-news-analysis-editorials/news-editorials/2023-10-13/print?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2008, GS Paper 1, as Question 13. It falls under Environment & Ecology > Renewable Energy & Green Technologies.
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