In Context The Langtang Microhydro Electricity Project was built three years after the 2015 earthquake-avalanche with help from the Hong Kong-based Kadoorie Charitable Foundation. About Langtang Microhydro Project. It costs $530,000 and has a weir and spillway at the moraine, and the water is taken through a fibre glass-insulated penstock pipe to a powerhouse that […]
In News Recently, Cairn Oil & Gas has announced that it is partnering US-based Halliburton to start shale exploration in the Lower Barmer Hill formation, Western Rajasthan. About The company is looking to increase the recoverable reserves at its offshore assets by 10 times via enhanced use of technology, in partnership with Halliburton. Image Courtesy: […]
In News The 341-km Purvanchal Expressway at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district, inaugurated by the Prime Minister is one of the biggest completed infrastructure projects by the Uttar Pradesh government. The launch comes almost 3 years after the Prime minister laid its foundation stone in Azamgarh in July 2018. Major Highlights Carrier of development: The […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister launched the PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity. PM Gati Shakti About: It was announced by the PM on the 75th Independence Day. It is a national master plan for synchronising connectivity infrastructure projects across modes of transport. It will help India realise its dream […]
In News Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool for Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme has launched recently. Recently, a new portal under “Bhuvan Yuktdhara” was launched to facilitate the planning of new MGNREGA assets using Remote Sensing and GIS-based information. Key Points The CRISP-M tool will help embed climate information in the GIS-based planning […]
In News Recently, a report – titled ‘Implications of a Net-zero Target for India’s Sectoral Energy Transitions and Climate Policy’ has been released. About the Report The report is released by the independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Key Findings: Solar power capacity: India’s total installed solar power capacity will need […]
In News Recently, the Union Cabinet led by the Prime Minister of India cleared a proposal to set up seven PM MITRA parks as announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22. PM MITRA About: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located […]
In News Recently, the officials stated that India is running out of options due to the relentless surge in international oil prices. About India imports 85% of its crude oil needs and about half of its natural gas requirement. While crude oil is turned into fuels such as petrol and diesel, gas is used as […]
In News Recently, the Power Minister raised concerns about the coal shortage in India. About As the economy recovers from pandemic blows, a sharp surge in energy demand has triggered an unprecedented fuel shortage at the country’s coal-fired stations. Current Availability: Of the 104 thermal plants monitored daily, 15 with a generation capacity of 14,875 […]
In Context World’s longest expressway between Delhi and Mumbai to be opened in March 2023. About the Project It is a 1380-km eight-lane expressway; it can be expanded to a 12-lane expressway depending on the volume of traffic. It passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Completion schedule: The first phase from Delhi-Jaipur […]
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