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 […]
Bedti-Varada Interlinking Project
Context: Environmental groups in Karnataka have criticised the project to link the Bedti and Varada rivers in Karnataka, calling it ‘unscientific’ and a ‘waste of public money’. Relevance: GS III- Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Bedti-Varada Interlinking Project Why is the project distasteful to activists? Interlinking of Rivers Bedti-Varada Interlinking Project The country’s major rivers […]
Bharat Gaurav Scheme
Context: The ‘Bharat Gaurav’ train service from Coimbatore to Shirdi, a first of its kind in the country, was inaugurated at the Coimbatore North Railway Station. Relevance: GS III- Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Bharat Gaurav Scheme Benefits of the Scheme About Bharat Gaurav Scheme It was launched in November 2021, The main objective […]
Avoiding The Coal Scarcity Trap
Context The recent power crisis due to the coal shortage in India underscores the need for measures to avoid a repeat of episodes in the future. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article Factors contributing to Power Crisis What were the measures taken by the Government ? Issues with […]
Ethanol Blending
Focus: GS III- Environment and Ecology, GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Why in News? 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 as […]
Sagarmala Programme
Focus: GS III- Infrastructure Why in News? The National Sagarmala Apex Committee (NSAC) met recently at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, and was chaired by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The meeting explored the holistic development of coastal communities through a new project called “Sagartat Samriddhi Yojana.” Sagartat Samriddhi Yojana During the launching […]