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- With the Nation-wide Lock Down to contain the spread of Corona Virus, the Supreme Court extended transition from BS IV to BS VI by 10 more days.
- The BS VI standard emits five times lesser than that of BS IV standard.
- The major upgrade that is being brought in BS VI standard is in terms of fuel.
- A BS VI vehicle should use BS VI fuel.
- The BS VI fuel has five times lesser Sulphur.
- Also, the nitrogen oxide levels for BS VI petrol and diesel engines are to be brought down by 70% and 25%.
- The Bharat Stage Emission norms were brought in 2000 based on European Emission standards.
- The standards are set by the Central Pollution Control Board.

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