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Why is developing an integrated national mobility strategy essential for India’s transport sector? Examine the major components of such a strategy.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Q5.  Why is developing an integrated national mobility strategy essential for India’s transport sector? Examine the major components of such a strategy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India’s transport sector is undergoing a major transition driven by climate commitments, energy security concerns …

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“Mountain passes have historically shaped patterns of connectivity, settlement and strategic interaction in the Himalayan region.” Discuss the geographical significance of high-altitude passes and the challenges associated with their utilisation.

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); Q2. “Mountain passes have historically shaped patterns of connectivity, settlement and strategic interaction in the Himalayan region.” Discuss the geographical significance of high-altitude passes and the challenges associated with their utilisation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why …

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Why does India continue to record high road accident fatalities despite improvements in transport infrastructure? Enumerate measures needed for effective road safety governance.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads. Q6. Why does India continue to record high road accident fatalities despite improvements in transport infrastructure? Enumerate measures needed for effective road safety governance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The persistence of high road accident fatalities in India despite expansion of transport infrastructure and increasing …

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Plasser’s Quick Relaying System (PQRS)

Source:  DD News Subject:  Science and Technology Context: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has set a record single-day mechanised track renewal of 1,033 track metres using Plasser’s Quick Relaying System (PQRS). About Plasser’s Quick Relaying System (PQRS): What it is? Plasser’s Quick Relaying System (PQRS) is a semi-mechanised track renewal technology used by Indian Railways …

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