India’s Ambitious Airport Expansion Plan
Context: India aims to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an anticipated eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves both developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country to accommodate the growing demand. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Factors Driving the Expansion […]
Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam
Context: The water level in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the Cauvery recently breached the 100-ft mark as against its capacity of 124.80 feet owing to heavy rain in the catchment area of the river. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam Key Facts about Kaveri River -Source: The Hindu
Fundamentals of Cellular Networks
Context: On June 6, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved a wireless network architecture developed at IIT Bombay, designed to provide affordable broadband access in rural areas. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Fundamentals of Cellular Networks Cellular Network Basics IEEE 2061-2024 Standard: Wireless Network Architecture for Rural Broadband Access […]
Infrastructure Project on the Great Nicobar Island
Context: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will examine the paperwork related to forest clearance for the ₹72,000-crore infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, a significant initiative under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, according to Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram. This marks an important decision in the government’s third term, highlighting the challenging decisions governments face […]
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Context: Currently, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is developing 900 rainwater harvesting (RWH) pits along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor in a move to ensure environmental sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Origin: Objectives: Features: Differences from Existing Systems: -Source: Times of India
Overview of Rat-Hole Mining
Context: Recently, authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Rat-Hole Mining: Irony and Local Context: Characteristics of Rat-Hole Mining: Two Types of Rat-Hole […]
Drop in Private Investments
Context: The narrative thus far revolves around the persistent challenge of sluggish private investment, measured by the proportion of private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) to gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices, which has hindered the progress of the Indian economy. Private investment has steadily declined since 2011-12, prompting the government to pin hopes on major Indian […]
What is Green Hydrogen?
Context: 41st Steering Committee of International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy deliberates on deployment of Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission? Advantages:
Status Quo Ordered on Shanan Hydropower Project
Context: The central government has issued orders for maintaining the status quo on the Shanan hydropower project, which has become a subject of contention between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. The dispute has prompted Punjab to approach the Supreme Court seeking resolution. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Shanan Project and Claims of Different […]
India’s Push for Semiconductors
Context: EAM S Jaishankar embarked on a tour to South Korea and Japan this week. The actual outcomes of the meetings in South Korea and Japan will be revealed in the coming months, as India positions itself to play a significant role in the semiconductor supply chain network. Given India’s strained relations with China, and with […]