The Contactless Passenger Processing System For Airports
Context GMR’s Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) announced the soft launch of the Centre’s DigiYatra initiative, releasing the beta version of its Android app. DigiYatra, a passenger processing system based on facial recognition technology, has been tested at Delhi airport and the necessary infrastructure has been installed at Terminal 3. Relevance GS Paper3: Infrastructure – Energy, […]
Vande Bharat Express
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? Vande Bharat Express trains would be rolled out in all parts of the country, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said. About Vande Bharat Express: The Train18, later named Vande Bharat Express, is an Indian semi-high-speed, intercity, EMU train which was designed and manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the […]
Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
Context: The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) after it was told the Telangana government was increasing the capacity of the project without any environmental clearances. Relevance: GS III- Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project Lift irrigation Issues with the Project National Green Tribunal […]
India’s Future Economic and Financial Centre
Context Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT City), which was once barren land along the Sabarmati River, has emerged as the country’s first Greenfield integrated city. It is the country’s first and only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), where banks, stock exchanges, and financial services firms have established global operations. Relevance GS Paper – 3: Industrial Policy, […]
Orderly Transition From Coal to Renewables
Context Following the Ukraine-Russia war, commodity prices, particularly energy prices, have risen globally, raising concerns about energy security. Additionally, in 2021, India’s thermal power plants had an average of four days’ worth of coal stock against a recommended level of 15-30 days, with a number of states expressing concerns about blackouts due to the coal […]
Open Acreage Licensing Programme
Focus: GS III- Industry and Infrastructure (Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Government Policies and Interventions) Why in News? Recently, the Government of India has launched the OALP Bid Round-VIII, offering 10 blocks for International Competitive Bidding. Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) The Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) replacing the erstwhile New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was […]
National Apprenticeship Mela 2022
Focus: GS III- Growth and Development Why in News? Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to be conducted in 200 locations across India About Apprenticeship Mela Under the initiative, the aim is to support hiring of more than one lakh apprentices and assist employers in tapping the right talent and develop it further with training and […]
India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project
Context: Recently, the final 20 MW of the 100 MW Ramagundam floating solar PV project’s commercial operation date was recently announced. With this, the 100 MW Ramagundam floating solar PV project in Telangana is declared operational from 1st July 2022. It is the largest project of its kind in India. Relevance: GS III- Renewable energy, Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: […]
PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) Scheme
Context: A proposal to set up a mega textile park in Punjab’s industrial hub, Ludhiana, has been red-flagged by locals, environmentalists and even some political leaders. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Textile Industry, Government Policies and Initiatives, Industrial Policy) Dimensions of the Article: About PM Mega Investment Textiles Parks (PM MITRA) scheme Aims and Significance […]
What is Ethanol Fuel?
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Why in News? Recently, India has achieved the target of 10 percent ethanol blending, 5 months ahead of schedule What is Ethanol fuel? Ethanol fuel is ethyl alcohol, the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, used as fuel. It is most often used […]