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16th October

16 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT)’: 1. Rajasthan was the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under it. 2. It is dependent with public private partnership model(PPP) model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only… Continue reading

15th October

15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | 8th Weekly Test with Official Answers

Attempt the questions individually by clicking on them. Q.1) Though representation of women in local bodies has increased after 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, India does not present a good picture when it comes to women’s participation and representation in politics. Discuss the causes of low women’s participation and representation in politics in India.… Continue reading

14th October

14 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statement regarding the Right to Education Act: 1. It came into force in 2010. 2. 86th amendment made Education a Fundamental Right. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) Both are correct c) Neither 1 nor 2 d) 2 only Q.2) Which of the following… Continue reading

13th October

13 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) With reference to the ‘Film and Television Institute of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 2. It is a member of the International Liaison Centre of Schools of Cinema and Television (CILECT) Select the correct option using the codes given below. a)… Continue reading

12th October

Railway Sector in India

Indian Railways (IR) have been the prime movers to the nation and have the distinction of being the second largest railway system in the world under single management. IR has historically played an important integrating role in the socio-economic development of the country. Its role in economic development assumes importance due to its innate advantage… Continue reading

Government Policy Support for the Energy Sector

Renewable Energy: A rising Source Wind energy is the largest source of renewable energy in India; it accounts for an estimated 64.77 per cent of total installed capacity (24.7 GW). There are plans to double wind power generation capacity to 20 GW by 2022. Biomass is the 2nd largest source of renewable energy, accounting… Continue reading

Energy and Power Sector

Executive Summary India’s Power Sector: Evolution World’s Leading Electricity Producer’s Sources of Power in India’s Installed Capacity Energy Security in India: Recent Developments By Himanshu Arora Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Port sector in India

Ports in India A common characteristic of the fast-growing East and South East Asian countries has been the rapid growth of trade during their high growth period. A higher share of trade in the economy contributes to the attainment of higher efficiency. A country improves its resource allocation by exporting those goods where it exhibits… Continue reading

Notable Initiatives of Indian Telecom Sector

Policy Support by Government to the Telecom Sector National Telecom Policy, 2012 Mobile Application Market in India By Himanshu Arora Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Telecommunication Sector in India

Telecommunication Sector The substantial progress made in telecommunications since the early 1990s is a success story. The number of telephone lines has grown by 25-30 per cent each year throughout the 1990s. The telecommunication sector witnessed revolutionary change in the recent years and the Indian Telecom network is now the second largest in the World… Continue reading

Recent Initiatives by the Railways

Announcement Made in Railway Budget Dedicated Freight Corridor DFC Objectives Dedicated Freight Corridor: Projections Modernisation of Railways Policy Support by the Government Automobile Freight Train Operator Scheme 2013: Wagon investment scheme Participative models for rail connectivity and capacity augmented projects Key modernisation initiatives Introduced ‘Operation 5 minutes’ scheme… Continue reading

12 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Recently, Sample Registration Survey (SRS) has revealed that states from the east and northeastern part of the country have registered a significant drop in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). The SRS bulletin is published by the a) Registrar General of India b) Comptroller and auditor general of India c) Ministry of Women and Child Development… Continue reading

11th October

Infrastructure Sectors: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc

Infrastructure Sector in India: Definitions; Growth and Infrastructure Linkage Infrastructure Development in India Infrastructure Sector in India: Growth Drivers; Government Policy Initiatives Road Transport in India Civil Aviation Sector in India Railways Sector in India Recent Initiatives by the Railways Telecommunication Sector in India Notable Initiatives of Indian Telecom Sector Port Sector in India Energy… Continue reading

Civil Aviation Sector in India

Civil Aviation Sector in India In India, a beginning in the air transport was made in the year 1920, when the government first decided to prepare air routes between Mumbai and Kolkata. The civil aviation work actually started in in 1924-25, but the progress was slow until the outbreak of the second World War. Hindustan… Continue reading

Road Transport in India

Road Transport in India Classifications of Roads Roads are mainly classified into following Categories: Road Network in India Importance of Road Transport Road Development in India The major initiative undertaken by the government for the development of road sector are: The National Highway Development Project (NHDP). Pradhan Mantri Bharat Jodo Pariyojana (PMBJP):… Continue reading

Infrastructure Sector in India: Growth Drivers; Government Policy Initiatives

Growth Drivers for Infrastructure Sector in India Recent Government Initiatives Construction Sector Affordable Housing Scheme Infrastructure Development in North Eastern States Metro Rail and Mono Rails Mono Rail By Himanshu Arora Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Infrastructure Development in India

Infrastructure Development in India Historical Timeline Infrastructure Sector: Recent Developments FDI Flows in the Infrastructure Sector Infrastructure Projects Completed during 12th Five-Year Plan Expansion of Roads: Recent Trends Revenue growth of Indian Railways Power Generation Capacity Installed capacity increased steadily over the years, posting a CAGR of 10.57 per cent in FY09–17 and stood… Continue reading

Infrastructure Sector in India: Definitions; Growth and Infrastructure Linkage

Infrastructure Sector Definitions: Infrastructure is a key driver of the overall development of Indian economy. Infrastructure sector focuses on major infrastructure sectors such as power, roads and bridges, dams and urban infrastructure. “Infrastructure is generally understood as the basic building blocks required for an economy to function efficiently”. The National Statistical Commission headed by Dr.… Continue reading

11 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries: 1. Germany is a member of ‘P5+1’. 2. All the five permanent members of UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both are correct d) None is correct Q.2) The… Continue reading

10th October

10 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Company Law Tribunal:’ 1. It is a quasi-judicial body . 2.It was established under the Companies Act 2013. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both are correct d) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2) ‘Consumer Confidence Survey’ is done… Continue reading

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