05Jan 2026

FIRST MOUNTAIN TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH IN BULLET TRAIN PROJECT

FIRST MOUNTAIN TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH IN BULLET TRAIN PROJECT Why in the News? Major milestone: The first mountain tunnel breakthrough has been achieved in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, following necessary environmental clearances. Minister’s announcement: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the development in Palghar district, Maharashtra, highlighting the project’s adherence to environmental impact …

Kailashahar Airport Revival: A Strategic Gamechanger in Northeast India

Kailashahar Airport Revival: A Strategic Gamechanger in Northeast India 📍 Historical Background In recent Tripura news, the revival of Kailashahar Airport, located in the Unakoti district of Tripura, has garnered attention. This World War II-era airfield played a crucial role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which later evolved into the India-Bangladesh war, and the 1971 …

AN OVERVIEW OF THE SMART CITIES MISSION

Date:- 14.05.24 SYLLABUS: GS 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Focus: Out of 100 cities, nearly 50% smart cities have not implemented any projects under the …

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FIRST MOUNTAIN TUNNEL BREAKTHROUGH IN BULLET TRAIN PROJECT

Kailashahar Airport Revival: A Strategic Gamechanger in Northeast India

AN OVERVIEW OF THE SMART CITIES MISSION

UPSC Prelims 2026 Live Paper Discussion & Detailed Answer Key Analysis