Transport
Cabinet Approves 3 Major Railway Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved three important railway projects, which aim to enhance rail connectivity in India. The total investment is approximately ₹7,927 crore, part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Project Details The projects ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor
The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor has commenced operations, which facilitates the transport of oil, food, and machinery. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, announced its significance. Corridor Efficiency The corridor reduces transport time between India and Far East ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Kerala Launches Seaplane Service for Tourism
The tourism sector in Kerala is set for an important boost with the launch of a new seaplane service. This initiative is scheduled to commence on November 11 at Bolgatty Waterdrome in Kochi. The inaugural flight will operate from Bolgatty ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Mumbai Climate Action Plan
On 13th March, Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) was released, which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Preparation of MCAP Before the preparation of MCAP, a vulnerability assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) and natural green cover inventory was conducted. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Mumbai: 60th most Expensive in the world
According to the Mercer’s 2020 Cost of Living Survey, Mumbai is the 60th most expensive city in the world. Also, it is the 19th most expensive in Asia. The survey measured its ranking including 209 cities. The measures used to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
GoI launches paperless licensing of petroleum service stations
On January 20, 2020, the Department of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced that it has launched paperless licensing process for petroleum service stations. The paperless licensing has been launched under Petroleum Rules, 2002. The implementing agency of the order ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Delhi Government releases Guarantee card on free bus services, water & electricity
On January 19, 2020, the Delhi Government released the guarantee card that consisted of 10 guarantees for the residents of Delhi. It included free bus services, electricity, water supply, pollution, etc. Electricity The card guaranteed uninterrupted power supply throughout the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Report of Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline released
On December 31, 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a report of task force on National Infrastructure on Pipeline (NIP) 2019-2025. The task force was set up in order to draw up National Infrastructure Pipeline from fiscal year 2019-20 to ..