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PM Gati Shakti Master Plan

In News Recently, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Puducherry appealed to the Centre for extending support to develop infrastructure and improve multimodal connectivity in the region. About The LG said the Union Territory was looking to develop an outer ring road in Puducherry, SEZ clusters in Puducherry and Karaikal, and National Highways to improve connectivity […]

Silver Line Project

In Context The Silver Line Project is being opposed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF)and environmentalists. According to them, It is financially unviable and would lead to the displacement of over 30,000 families.  It would cause great environmental harm as its route cuts through precious wetlands, paddy fields and hills. About Silver Line Project It […]

Dams Safety in India

In News A new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has warned that Gandhi Sagar Dam on Chambal River in Madhya Pradesh is in need of immediate repair. Key Findings of Report Problems faced by dams: Absence of regular checks  non-functional instruments Gandhi Sagar Dam was among the few of national importance to […]

Bina (MP)-Panki (UP) Multiproduct Pipeline Project

In News  Recently, the Multi Product pipeline from Bina Refinery (MP) to POL Terminal at Panki, Kanpur (UP) was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister of India. The project has been completed and commissioned one month ahead of the approved completion schedule of December 2021 (3 years from PNGRB authorisation) and within the […]

K-Rail Silver Line Project

In News There is a rising protest against the K-Rail SilverLine Project. Silver Line Project It is a 532-km semi-high speed rail corridor.  It will connect 11 of the 14 districts of Kerala, situated at both ends. Alappuzha, Wayanad, and Idukki are not part of this. It aims to cut the travel time between the […]

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

In News Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor connecting the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi to the ghats of the Ganga. The foundation stone for the project was laid on March 8, 2019. About Kashi Vishwanath Corridor  About: It is a 400-metre long corridor that will facilitate the pilgrims and devotees […]

Saryu Canal National Project

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Saryu Canal National Project in the Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. About Saryu Canal National Project The work on the Saryu Canal National Project began in 1978. It is in line with the Government’s commitment to complete long-pending projects and also harness water resources for […]

Road Accidents in India

In News Recently, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways has informed in a written reply to the Lok Sabha about the death due to Road Accident in India. About Deaths in 2020: As many as 47,984 people on National Highways, including on expressways. Deaths in 2019: 53,872 people died due to road accidents on […]

Smart Cities Mission

In News The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to June 2023 due to the Covid pandemic. Smart Cities Mission (SCM) About: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2015. It will cover 100 cities and is being implemented by the Ministry […]

Noida International Airport

In News  The foundation stone of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh was laid by the Prime Minister of India. About the Noida International Airport The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a 100 per cent subsidiary of the project’s Swiss concessionaire Zurich International Airport AG at […]