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Kerala Plans Electric Freight Corridor Under PM E-DRIVE Why in the News? Kerala is preparing to develop an electric truck corridor along NH-66 under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, aiming to promote freight electrification, reduce carbon emissions, and position the State as a national leader in clean logistics transition. This initiative will require careful consideration of …
Read MoreNPG Reviews 7 Infrastructure Projects under PM GatiShakti Why in the News? The Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti reviewed seven key infrastructure projects spanning railways, roads, logistics, and textiles in its 98th meeting in New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance logistics efficiency, connectivity, and socio-economic development across multiple states. Key Highlights of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Environmentalists warn that developmental work in Kaziranga National Park’s wildlife corridors, including solar flood lights and road barriers, is disrupting wildlife movement. Activist Rohit Choudhury highlighted these issues, prompting responses from park authorities and the Public Works Department. source:eduhub About Kaziranga National Park: Location: Golaghat and Nagaon districts, Assam Establishment: Declared …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Pakistan and China vowed to protect the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) from detractors, focusing on timely completion of projects, especially in Gwadar. Prime Minister Sharif assured security for Chinese personnel, aiming to transform Gwadar into a regional economic hub and enhance cooperation in various sectors. source:worldatlas About Gwadar Port: Location: Gwadar …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Why in the news? Analysis of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. Highlights its purpose, progress, challenges, shortcomings, and recommendations for improvement in urban infrastructure development. source:digitalindia Focus: AMRUT scheme highlighted for its progress in urban infrastructure development. Challenges include …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court permitted ongoing National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) projects to proceed despite earlier quashing of environmental clearance exemptions for linear projects. NHAI cited potential delays and financial losses for 485 national highway projects worth Rs 6.19 lakh crore without this permission. About National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Border road construction under Vibrant Village Programme along China border in Uttarakhand and Sikkim with ₹2 crore/km. source:worldmap About Government Spending on Border Roads: The government plans to allocate over ₹2 crore per kilometre for constructing roads along the China border in Uttarakhand and Sikkim under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP). …
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