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 […]
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 […]