Centre eyes seaplanes in UDAN 3 News: The Centre is inviting bids for connecting selected destinations under the regional connectivity scheme (RCS) leading to seaplanes operating commercial passenger flights in India. Important Facts: Opening the third round of the RCS, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited proposals for air routes that include tourist destinations… Continue reading Centre eyes seaplanes in UDAN 3
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ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi
ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi News: India’s first engine-less semi-high speed train named “Train 18” was rolled out recently by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) here and will eventually replace the Shatabdi Express for inter-city travel. Important News: 2. Features: This is the first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine) and thus… Continue reading ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi
India set to be third largest aviation market
India set to be third largest aviation market News: In its latest 20-year forecast for the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that India will be the third largest aviation market globally in 6 years. Important Facts: 2. India is now expected to be among the top three countries by 2024… Continue reading India set to be third largest aviation market
Our fixation with metro rail projects
Our fixation with metro rail projects News: The article discusses about the viability metro rail system in India with regard to the economic viability and the transportation needs of cities. Important Facts: Metro projects in India: After the first metro project in Kolkata in 1984, India executed its second metro rail project in Delhi in… Continue reading Our fixation with metro rail projects
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – May 26, 2018 (Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA): A Critical Evaluation)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : The RERA report card Analysis : Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA): A Critical Evaluation
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 30, 2018 (Rural Electrification: An overview)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : All villages have been electrified, says Modi Analysis : Rural Electrification: An overview
