Tag: Sustainable Infrastructure

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India becomes first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen

Source: TBL Subject: Science and Technology Context: India has become the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction, marking a global milestone in green infrastructure. About India becomes first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen: What is bio-bitumen? Bio-bitumen is a bio-based alternative to conventional petroleum bitumen, used as a binder in road construction. …

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Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally

Source:  News on Air Subject:  Economy Context: Indian Railways has become the largest electrified rail network in the world, with about 99.2% of its broad-gauge network electrified by November 2025. About Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally: What it is? Indian Railways is India’s national transporter, operating one of the world’s largest …

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The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB)

Source:  TH Context: The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, marked its first anniversary with a report in London recommending policy changes to de-risk investments in India’s infrastructure sector. About The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB): What it is? A bilateral initiative between India and the U.K. to mobilise global …

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India’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park

Source:  NDTV Context: Delhi has announced the establishment of India’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park in Holambi Kalan to tackle the capital’s electronic waste and promote circular economy. About India’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park: What is the E-Waste Eco Park? The E-Waste Eco Park is a specialized facility in Delhi for the scientific recycling, …

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Global Infrastructure Resilience Report

Syllabus:  International Relation Source:  CDRI Context: The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) published the Global Infrastructure Resilience Report, evaluating infrastructure preparedness and resilience in disaster scenarios. About Global Infrastructure Resilience Report: Summary & Key Findings from CDRI Report Global Infrastructure Risk Model and Resilience Index (GIRI): Provides financial risk metrics for major infrastructure sectors …

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Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park

Source:  DD News  Context: Himachal Pradesh’s upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Kangra’s Dehra constituency is set to become India’s first zoo certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure. About Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park: Location: Situated in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency, Himachal Pradesh. Unique attractions: …

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