About Railway Electrification
Focus: GS III- Infrastructure Why in news? National Rail Plan (NRP) for India – 2030: Objective: Aim: To reform Railways to make it more efficient, greener and modern which will translate into cheaper, safer and assured mode of transport to the common man be it in passenger or freight segment. Main features of the National […]
Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) Project
Context: The Indian Railways is collaborating with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) under the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc. Dimensions of the Article: About the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS) project: Functionality: Collaboration with ISRO: Benefits: -Source: The Hindu
Budget Needs To Boost Green Growth
Context The inclusion of green growth as one of the seven core economic priorities, which coincides with India’s G20 presidency, demonstrates India’s dedication to a sustainable future. Relevance GS Paper-3: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it,Government Budgeting Mains Question How does green growth work? How does the Indian government ensure green growth? (250 words) How […]
There’s More To India’s Energy Transition Than the Coal Story
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Infrastructure: Energy Mains Question What are India’s main obstacles to achieving a just energy transition, how can they be overcome, and how can this be done within the framework of India’s overall energy policy and development objectives? Explain. (250 Words) Issues of Concern The Pathway for Clean Energy Taking the following steps […]
PM-KUSUM
Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India to March 2026 under PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan). Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure (Energy related Infrastructure, Renewable energy sources, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: […]
The Possible Ways to Get Logistics at ease
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Infrastructure Mains Question Better logistics are required in a modern economy with a complex supply chain. India has one of the least efficient logistics systems in the world. How can the logistics in India be improved? Discuss. (250 Words) About Logistics Logistics policy is required. About National Logistics Policy (NLP) […]
What is Bharat Pravah?
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Shipping, Waterways, and Ports has launched ‘Bharat Pravah-India along its Shores’, an initiative to highlight the significance and imagery of rivers, ports, and shipping in everyday life through a series of nationwide events. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is Bharat Pravah? Themes: Important Points related to […]
Etalin Hydroelectric Project
Context: The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has recently asked the Arunachal Pradesh Government to review the Etalin hydropower project. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Etalin Hydroelectric Project (EHEP): Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) Idu-Mishmi Tribe: Dibang River: Concerns Raised Around the Etalin Hydel Project: Environmental Impact: Displacement of Local Communities: Impact on […]
India Requires A Mindset Shift To Improve Road Safety
Context Relevance GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. GS Paper-3: Infrastructure financing and Capital markets, role of financing institutions. Mains Question The increased cases of road accidents in India call for a dire action plan of addressing road safety issues and accountability fixing at every level. Discuss (250 words) A Quick Look […]
Vande Bharat Express
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? The Prime Minister flagged off the Vande Bharat Express, connecting Howrah to New Jalpaiguri via video conferencing. About Vande Bharat 2: About Vande Bharat Express: