What is the News? China has completed a Lhasa-Nagqu section of the Beijing-Lhasa expressway. What is Beijing–Lhasa Expressway? Beijing–Lhasa Expressway is part of the Chinese national expressway network. It is planned to connect China’s capital Beijing to the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa. It also connects China’s Central Theatre Command with the Western… Continue reading Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed
Tag: infrastructure
Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
What is the News? The Minister of Railways has launched Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana. What is Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana? Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development programme launched under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY). Aim: To provide training skills to the youth in various trades, with a special focus on… Continue reading Minister of Railways launches Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled ‘Crime in India’ Report, 2020. The report has talked about road accidents in India. Read more: Crime in India Report, 2020 What are the Key Findings of the Report on Road Accidents? Road Accidents in 2020: India has recorded 1.20 lakh cases… Continue reading 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
Major restructuring of railways on anvil
What is the news? A panel was set up under the Principal Economic Adviser gave recommendations for Rationalisation of Government Bodies and Proposal for the Ministry of Railways. Recently, Cabinet Secretary asked about the actions taken on the rationalisation plan. What are the recommendations of the panel? Closure: Panel calls for winding up the Central… Continue reading Major restructuring of railways on anvil
National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
Synopsis: Article focuses on two issues – How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan? And, whether the plan likely to increase the efficiency of the economy? Background – Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline – Explained, pointwise How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan?… Continue reading National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
New defence office complex opened
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Defence Offices Complexes at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue in New Delhi. What are Defence Office Complexes? Defence Office Complexes has been constructed as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. These complexes will accommodate around 7,000 officials from the Ministry of Defence… Continue reading New defence office complex opened
How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways
Synopsis: Cross-border transfers are going to be more faster and economical. Introduction Currently, the cross-border transfers are both too slow and too expensive for retail customers. The monetary authorities of Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa have come together with the Bank for International Settlements on Project Dunbar. It will explore the feasibility of a… Continue reading How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways
Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
What is the News? Indian Railways has rolled out the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways. About Hospital Management Information System(HMIS) Objective: HMIS is an initiative of Indian Railways to bring the entire Railway Health System on a single architecture to provide faster, seamless and hassle free healthcare. Implemented… Continue reading Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
What is the news? Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. This certification is granted by FSSAI to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene practices. About ‘Eat Right Station’ program The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded… Continue reading Indian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI
A sign of Rlys’ poor health
Source: This post is based on the article “A sign of Rlys’ poor health“ published in Business Standard on 1st September. What is the news? Railways’ accounts reveal it spent ₹98 to ₹100 in 2019-20. In 2019-20, the capital expenditure of Indian Railways (IR) increased 60% over 2016-17. But an analysis by Business Standard shows… Continue reading A sign of Rlys’ poor health
