UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), consider the following statements: 1. It can be produced from non-petroleum feedstocks. 2. CORSIA is implemented by ICAO for international aviation emissions. 3. India's reported mandate is 1% blending for international flights from 2027. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three are correct: SAF uses non-petroleum feedstocks, CORSIA is an ICAO-led international aviation scheme, and the article reports India's proposed 1% mandate from 2027. No other option captures the complete set; each partial option omits a statement that is explicitly supported.

Topics: aviation decarbonisation, climate policy, environment, saf and corsia