10 September 2026

IGL CNG hydro-test certificate mandate

This is a routine administrative and safety compliance measure by a public sector undertaking that serves as a minor example of regulatory enforcement by bodies like PESO, but lacks the national policy significance to be a direct exam question.

Questions

1. Discuss the role of safety regulations in the expansion of clean fuel infrastructure in urban India. How do institutional mandates, such as mandatory hydro-testing, contribute to public safety and the sustainable adoption of CNG vehicles? 150 words
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Prelims

1. Under existing government regulations, what is the mandatory frequency for hydro-testing of CNG cylinders?

   1. A Every five years
   2. B Every two years
   3. C Every three years
   4. D Every year

2. Which organization is responsible for approving the testing centers that conduct mandatory hydro-testing for CNG cylinders?

   1. A Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC)
   2. B Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
   3. C Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)
   4. D Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)