Clean Energy Must Be Battery of Circular Economy
Context Budget speech has laid emphasis on the clean technologies like the solar and wind energy. It has also called for the transformation of the present linear economy into a circular economy. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. […]
On a green track
Context: The Kerala Government is planning to built the SilverLine Project that will link Thiruvananthapuram in the south to Kasargode in the north. Relevance: GS-III: Infrastructure, Government Policies & Interventions. Dimensions of the Article: The SilverLine Project What are the criticisms? High Speed Rail Network Financial Viability of Infrastructure projects Way Forward The SilverLine Project: […]
First Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Centre
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Power has launched the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and Innovation Park. Relevance: GS II- Infrastructure, Industrial Policy, Growth & Development Dimensions of the Article: What is Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC)? Significance of this Initiative What is a Smart Grid? Benefits of Smart Grid Deployments What is […]
PM Gati Shakti
Context: Prime Minister urged State governments as well as private sector to adopt the Gati Shakti portal to plan infrastructure projects and develop special economic zones. Portal would be set up to bring 16 Ministries together for integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects. The portal is expected to be ready by March end. […]
Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Swapping Policy
Context: NITI Aayog is holding a consultation on the upcoming electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping policy. Relevance: GS III- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc Dimensions of the Article: What is battery swapping? How will the Battery Swapping Policy work? Advantages of Battery Swapping Barriers to Battery Swapping About Electric Vehicles: National Electric Mobility […]
INDIAN RAILWAYS PRODUCES HIGH HORSE POWER LOCOMOTIVE
Why in news? The First 12000 HP made in India Locomotive, manufactured by Madhepura Electric Loco Factory situated in Bihar, was put into operation by Indian Railways. Significance! It is the first time, high horse power locomotive has been operationalised on broad gauge track in the world. Proud moment for Indian Railways, as it became 6th country […]
ELECTRIC VEHICLE ECOSYSTEM’S TAKING SOLID SHAPE IN INDIA
The number of electric cars grew by about 300% in the last decade The absolute number is only around 4,000 electric cars on Indian roads, which is just about 0.1% of close to 3.5 million cars sold in the last year India is a market that provides a tremendous opportunity in the EV space Government […]
A JOLT TO NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY
Why in news? The Finance Minister announced the reform of power tariff policy — announced as part of the stimulus package following the pandemic. DISCOM troubles These proposals have to be seen in the context of a continuing centralisation of control over the sector whose main impact in the last 25 years has been to […]
SHEKATKAR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Why in news? The Government has accepted and implemented three important recommendations of Committee of Experts (CoE) under the Chairmanship of Lt General D B Shekatkar (Retd) relating to border Infrastructure. These were related to speeding up road construction, leading to socio economic development in the border areas. Details of what was accepted: On the […]
GOVT. PLAN TO SELL AIRPORTS MAY FIND FEW TAKERS
Why in news? The government’s move to raise capital by privatizing half a dozen airports through 50-year concessions might find few takers when the aviation industry is facing acute financial stress, industry experts said. Very few serious bidders = No Fair value It is expected that if the government proceeds with the privatization plan, it […]