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16Jan 2025

Government Schools Close Infrastructure Gap with Private Ones

Why in the news? The UDISE+ report reveals significant infrastructure improvements in government schools, including electricity, toilets, libraries, and ramps, achieving near parity with private schools while narrowing the urban-rural gap over the past decade. Highlights of the UDISE+ Report: Significant Improvements Over a Decade The latest UDISE+ report highlights notable improvements in government school …

11Jan 2025

Z-Morh Tunnel Enhances Year-Round Kashmir-Ladakh Connectivity

Why in the news? The Z-Morh Tunnel, spanning 6.5 km, ensures all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, vital for civilian and military access. It addresses challenges posed by heavy snowfall and avalanches, boosting national defense and infrastructure. Importance for Connectivity All-Weather Access: Provides year-round connectivity to Sonamarg, which is inaccessible during winter due to snow …

10Jan 2025

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Delays Plague Thermal Projects, BHEL Faces Scrutiny

Why in the news? BHEL faces government and NTPC scrutiny over delays and quality issues in thermal projects. Challenges like labor shortages, theft, and raw material unavailability hinder progress, impacting India’s thermal capacity addition, critical for balancing renewable energy variability. Challenges in Thermal Power Projects: BHEL, a key manufacturer and installer of thermal power equipment, …

30Dec 2024

India Plans Upper Siang Hydropower for Strategic Edge

Why in the news? India’s proposed 11,000 MW Upper Siang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh counters China’s 60,000 MW Yarlung Tsangpo dam. It addresses energy needs while considering ecological preservation and the cultural significance of the Adi Tribe in the region. Project Overview India plans to build the Upper Siang Hydropower Project on the Siang …

28Dec 2024

Jewar Airport: Transforming Uttar Pradesh into Economic Hub

Why 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 …

14Dec 2024

Railways (Amendment) Bill Passed to Streamline Governance

Why in the news? The Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, repealing the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, to integrate its provisions into the Railways Act, 1989, aiming to simplify laws and enhance the Railway Board’s efficiency. Background and Purpose of the Bill: The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed on December 11, repeals …

13Dec 2024

IIT Madras Develops India’s First Hyperloop Test Track

Why in the news? IIT Madras completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, marking a significant step in futuristic transportation. This collaborative effort with Indian Railways and TuTr aims to revolutionize eco-friendly, high-speed transit in India. IIT Madras Unveils India’s First Hyperloop Test Track: IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter-long Hyperloop test track, a key milestone …

22Oct 2024

Z-Morh Tunnel: Key Infrastructure for Strategic Connectivity

Why 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 …

15Oct 2024

India Urged to Implement PLI Scheme for Transmission

Why 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 …

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