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Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)

Source: TH Subject: Government Scheme Context: Land acquisition has emerged as the single largest bottleneck in infrastructure development, accounting for 35% of project delays, the Cabinet Secretary said after the 50th PRAGATI meeting. About Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI): What it is? PRAGATI is a centralised, ICT-enabled governance platform for grievance redressal, programme implementation, …

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Economic Survey 2024-25 UPSC PDF: Download, Key Highlights & Exam-Relevant Analysis

The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented on January 31, 2025, offers a detailed analysis of India’s economic performance and future growth trends. As an essential resource for UPSC preparation, this Economic Survey 2024-25 UPSC PDF covers key insights into GDP growth, fiscal policies, inflation trends, investment strategies, and sector-wise performance. The survey estimates a GDP growth …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Commissioner of Railway Safety

Source:  TOI Context: India’s first vertical-lift Pamban Bridge aims to boost connectivity between Rameswaram and Tamil Nadu. However, safety concerns and planning lapses raised by the CRS have drawn scrutiny. About Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS): Role: Ensures the safety of rail travel and operations as outlined in the Railways Act, 1989. Responsibilities: Investigates train …

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Dedicated Freight Corridors

Syllabus: Railway Infrastructure Source:  IE Context: As India’s economy grows, dedicated freight corridors are proving instrumental in boosting the Railways’ revenue and contributing to GDP growth, with significant impacts on freight efficiency, connectivity, and infrastructure development. What are Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)? DFCs are specialized railway tracks designed solely for freight transport. These corridors, utilizing …

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What are Infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs)?

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Investment models.   Context: Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will be the anchor investors for the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) with each picking up 25% stake. Besides, NHAI would retain a minimum of 15% equity and the rest …

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