UPSC Prelims S.E.E. Snapshot: Dimethyl Ether, CPI overhaul, Tar Balls — quick look

What Happened

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research developed indigenous technology to produce Dimethyl Ether from methanol dehydration as a clean fuel alternative to LPG. DME is a colorless, clean-burning gas suitable for diesel engines with low emissions. The Ministry of Statistics released updated CPI data using 2024 base year, reporting January retail inflation at 2.75 percent. CPI measures price changes affecting consumer purchasing power.

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