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Why in the news? Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced plans to transform Deendayal Port into a mega port within three years, with a cargo handling capacity of 300 million tonnes annually, alongside projects like a shipbuilding cluster to boost regional growth. About Development Plans for Deendayal Port: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that Deendayal Port …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Jewar International Airport is set to become Asia’s largest airport, driving Uttar Pradesh’s economic growth with industrial clusters, world-class infrastructure, and multimodal connectivity, creating jobs and fostering sustainable development in the region. Jewar Airport: Asia’s Largest Hub Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh is poised to become Asia’s largest airport. It …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ken-Betwa River Linking Project was inaugurated to address water scarcity and boost irrigation, but it faces criticism over deforestation, displacement, and ecological damage in the Panna Tiger Reserve. Controversies and Environmental Concerns KBLP has faced criticism due to its environmental impact, including large-scale deforestation of about 98 sq. km in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Urban Mobility India Conference, inaugurated in Gandhinagar, brings policymakers and experts together to discuss and integrate solutions for efficient urban transport, recognizing cities for excellence in urban management. Highlights about the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference Begins in Gandhinagar: The 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition is set to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Militants attacked a campsite near the Z-Morh tunnel construction site, emphasising its significance for troop movement and connectivity between Srinagar and Ladakh amid ongoing regional tensions. About the Z-Morh Tunnel: The Z-Morh tunnel, a 4 km long infrastructure project, connects Kangan to Sonmarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Located near Gagangir …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved five strategic road projects in Ladakh, enhancing military and civilian infrastructure, with four routes passing through the Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary, ensuring protection measures for endangered species. About the Key Road Projects Approved in Ladakh: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) Standing Committee approved …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s Power Secretary emphasises the need for a Production Linked Incentive scheme to enhance domestic supply chains for HVDC transmission equipment amid rising project delays. Need for PLI Scheme in Transmission Sector: Proposal by Power Secretary: Pankaj Agarwal, India’s Power Secretary, emphasised the necessity of a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Government Policies and intetventions Why in the News? India’s exports have been under focus due to government initiatives such as the National Logistics Policy and the PM Gati Shakti Plan, aimed at reducing the high logistics costs and for improving efficiency. Introduction Transformation in the retail landscape is going on in India, …
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