UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 July 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. These …
Syllabus: Geography/ Goverance Source: LM Context: The Union Budget 2024-25 highlighted Transit Oriented Development (TOD) for 14 large cities with populations over 30 lakhs. What is Transit Oriented Development (TOD)? Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning approach that focuses on creating compact, walkable communities centered around high-quality public transport systems. It …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 July 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. These …
Syllabus: Geography/ Governance: Urban Governance Source: PIB Need for Urban Transformation Strategy Increasing Urban Population: Currently, urban areas constitute ~35% of India’s population; Expected to grow to 53% by 2047. Economic Contribution: Urban centres contribute ~66% to the national GDP; Expected to reach 80% by 2050. Key Issues: Infrastructure deficit. Rapidly deteriorating environment, including air …
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