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 […]
The Supply Bottlenecks Causing Power Shortages
Context The power sector in India is going through a crisis. Peak shortages in some states have reached double digits. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article Chronology of the crisis Coal shortage crisis Reasons for coal shortage and fall in generation Transportation problem faced by Indian Railways Way […]
How To Shock-Proof India’s Power Sector
Context The reports of coal-shortage induced power outages across states continue to pour in. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of Article Reasons for volatility in the Power Sector Suggestions to make the Power Sector resilient Way Forward Reasons for volatility in the Power Sector Demand-supply mismatch: As economic activity resumed after […]
NITI Aayog’s Draft Battery Swapping Policy
Context The NITI Aayog has released a draft battery-swapping policy targeted at electric two and three wheelers as the government think tank aims to expedite large-scale adoption of EVs. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article What is Battery Swapping? What is BaaS? Draft Swapping Policy: Key Proposals Why […]
Looming Power Crisis in India
Context Temperatures have shot up across many parts of the country with the early onset of summer, leading to a rise in the demand for power. Instances of power outages have been reported in several states. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article Why is there a concern around […]
India Solar Power Energy Targets
Context India is likely to miss its 2022 target of installing 100 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity a/c to a report. This is because of rooftop solar lagging behind, the authors say. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of the Article India’s Solar Policy Solar energy: India among the peers […]