National PNG Drive 2.0 to Promote Piped Natural Gas

Exam-focused facts from the 13 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

GAIL India Limited (GAIL) has tied up with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) for the National PNG Drive 2.0 initiative.
The initiative is part of the #NonStopZindagi campaign which promotes Piped Natural Gas (PNG).
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s DVGW for blending hydrogen with natural gas.
India is set to join the United States-led PaxSilica Initiative to strengthen technology and supply chain ties.
Serbia has imposed import quotas on certain iron and steel products.