Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction” published in PIB on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with the Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. They will conduct field trials… Continue reading NHAI to Explore Use of Phosphor-Gypsum in National Highway Construction
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Beijing-Lhasa key road link completed
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
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
How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways
Synopsis: Cross-border transfers are going to be more faster and economical. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Model 3 expressway?3 What are the planned models for easing international money transfer using digital currencies?4 How the present system works?5 How Model 3 system shall work?6 How the Model 3 alternative may pose the biggest risk to the conventional… Continue reading How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways
Black topping of world’s highest motorable road near LAC completed
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed and completed black topping of the world’s highest motorable road at Umling La Pass in Eastern Ladakh. The road was built under the ‘Project Himank’. About Project Himank: Project Himank is a project of the Border Roads Organisation(BRO) in the Ladakh region… Continue reading Black topping of world’s highest motorable road near LAC completed
Reviving the Airline Sector
Synopsis: The government and industry should collaborate to develop a sustainable restart strategy. Governments need to come up with consistent policies based on evidence. While the industry should do whatever it can to reinstate passenger confidence and embrace new ways of making revenue. Background: Airlines have been battling uncertainty since March 2020. In April 2020,… Continue reading Reviving the Airline Sector
