Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel Collapse
Context: Recently, the collapse of the under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand has highlighted concerns about tunnel construction safety. The incident emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into potential causes and the implementation of preventive measures. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Potential Causes of the Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel Collapse Background of Silkyara-Barkot Tunnel […]
About CITIIS 2.0 Program
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas launched the CITIIS 2.0 Challenge. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: Duration and Partnerships: Funding: Components of CITIIS 2.0: CITIIS 2.0 comprises three major components: What is the Smart Cities Mission? What […]
About Vadhvan Port Overview
Context: The Vadhavan Port Project Ltd. (VPPL) has initiated the process for construction of the ₹76,220 crore port and public hearings are likely to begin in the next few months. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Vadhavan Port Overview: Proposed Container Port Project Technical Specifications: Environmental Considerations: Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva): Largest Container […]
About Vaigai Dam
Context: A second flood warning for five southern districts has been issued after the water level in Vaigai Dam touched 68.50 ft. (the maximum permissible level is 71 ft.) recently. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Vaigai Dam: Vaigai River: -Source: The Hindu
Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina virtually inaugurated a rail link connecting Northeast India with Bangladesh. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link Route Details: Transit Routes and Funding: Significance: -Source: Times of India
India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Context: PM Modi will inaugurate the first leg of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), India’s first mass rapid system dedicated to regional connectivity. Trains on the first section will eventually cut the journey time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Regional Rapid Transit […]
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has disclosed the approval of seven crucial bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Setu Bandhan Scheme under Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Central Road Fund Act (Amendment), 2018: Setu Bandhan Scheme:
Revisiting the Rail Gauge Debate
Context: In India, the primary railway network operates on Broad Gauge (BG), with a width of 1.676 meters. However, specific projects, such as the rapid rail transport in Delhi, the high-speed line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and several metro rail systems in different parts of the country, are adopting Standard Gauge (SG) with a width […]
Inclusion of India in JPMorgan’s GBI-EM Index
Context: JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to include India in its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) index starting in June 2024. This decision anticipates a substantial influx of investments into India’s government bonds. Consequently, this move is likely to expand the investor base and has the potential to result in the appreciation of the […]
New Vande Bharat Express
Context: Prime Minister will flag off nine Vande Bharat trains on 24th September 2023 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. Relevance: GS II: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Vande Bharat Express: