About Kochi Water Metro
Context: Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro — a first of its kind public boat service in India integrated with a metro rail network. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Kochi Water Metro The Kochi Water Metro is a modern boat service project being implemented by Kochi […]
Safe City Project In Delhi
Context: Delhi is all set to implement the Safe City Project, which aims to provide better security for citizens, particularly women. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is the Safe City Project? The Safe City Project is an initiative to create a secure and empowering environment for women and girls in public […]
Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure
Focus: GS III: Infrastructure Why in News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced its plan to develop around 10,000 km of Optic Fibre Cable (OFC) infrastructure across the country by the fiscal year 2025. What is OFC? OFC stands for Optical Fiber Communication. It refers to the use of fiber-optic cables to […]
PM MITRA scheme
Context: Almost a month after the Centre announced its decision to set up seven mega textile parks under the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme, Union Textiles Secretary said the institutional mechanism to begin the works in two mega parks in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka will be ready in three months. […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Context: South Western Railway (SWR) is all set to revamp two railway stations, Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield stations under Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Objectives: Source: The Hindu
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: […]