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 […]
India’s Ambitious Airport Expansion Plan
Context: India aims to double its number of operational airports to 300 by 2047, driven by an anticipated eightfold increase in passenger traffic. This ambitious expansion involves both developing existing airstrips and constructing new airports across the country to accommodate the growing demand. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Factors Driving the Expansion […]
Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam
Context: The water level in the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the Cauvery recently breached the 100-ft mark as against its capacity of 124.80 feet owing to heavy rain in the catchment area of the river. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam Key Facts about Kaveri River -Source: The Hindu
Fundamentals of Cellular Networks
Context: On June 6, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved a wireless network architecture developed at IIT Bombay, designed to provide affordable broadband access in rural areas. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Fundamentals of Cellular Networks Cellular Network Basics IEEE 2061-2024 Standard: Wireless Network Architecture for Rural Broadband Access […]
Infrastructure Project on the Great Nicobar Island
Context: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will examine the paperwork related to forest clearance for the ₹72,000-crore infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island, a significant initiative under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, according to Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram. This marks an important decision in the government’s third term, highlighting the challenging decisions governments face […]
Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Context: Currently, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is developing 900 rainwater harvesting (RWH) pits along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor in a move to ensure environmental sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Origin: Objectives: Features: Differences from Existing Systems: -Source: Times of India
Overview of Rat-Hole Mining
Context: Recently, authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Overview of Rat-Hole Mining: Irony and Local Context: Characteristics of Rat-Hole Mining: Two Types of Rat-Hole […]