On Reforms In Merchant Shipping
Background: The Indian Government is introducing the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 to modernize the maritime sector and attract global investment, replacing outdated laws from 1958 and 1838. Relevance: GS 3 (Infrastructure ) Merchant Shipping Bill: Coastal Shipping Bill:
India’s Shipbuilding Mission
Context: The Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is spearheading a new Shipbuilding Mission aimed at establishing a strong global presence in the shipbuilding industry by 2047. This initiative is part of the broader Make in India campaign, which seeks to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Overview of […]
Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program
Context: Auto manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts on commercial and passenger vehicles against a scrappage certificate of an old vehicle for a limited period of time. This scrappage discount will replace the discount customers were getting for exchanging their vehicles from car dealers. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization […]
Great Nicobar Island Infrastructure Project
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Environment has assured that the project will not displace or disturb the indigenous tribes and that due consultations with tribal councils were conducted. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Great Nicobar Island The Great Nicobar Island Project Concerns and Challenges Way Forward -Source: The Hindu
What Is Green Hydrogen Mission?
Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? Recently, the union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh underscored the Green Hydrogen Mission as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to decarbonize heavy industry, transportation, and power generation. What is Green hydrogen? Green Hydrogen Importance What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
Teesta-V Hydropower Station
Context: A landslide damaged six houses and a building of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at the site of its Teesta-V hydropower station in Sikkim’s Gangtok district recently. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Teesta-V Hydropower Station: Teesta River -Source: The Hindu
The Global Aviation Industry’s Tryst with Carbon Neutrality
Context: The global aviation industry is a notable contributor to carbon emissions, responsible for approximately 2.5–3.0% of the world’s total carbon output. Recognizing its environmental impact, the industry is taking significant steps toward sustainability, with initiatives such as IATA’s “Fly Net Zero” aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. Relevance: GS3- Industry and Infrastructure Mains Question: […]
Green National Highway Corridors Project
Context: The Government of India and the World Bank have recently finalized an agreement to launch the Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP). This initiative, supported by a USD 500 million loan, aims to develop eco-friendly highway corridors in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Green National Highway Corridors […]
Small Modular Reactors and the Cost of Proliferation Resistance
Context: Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in the global energy mix as it awaits the development and advancement of other renewable energy technologies, while fossil fuel sources, particularly coal, remain relevant and more affordable. It is in this context that the Indian government plans to collaborate with the private sector to research and test small […]
India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem
Context: On July 13, three workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in an unauthorized coal mine located in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. According to officials, these workers were operating in a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety gear. The first information report (FIR) mentioned that the responsible parties neglected to provide […]