📑 Table of Contents Introduction Project Overview Design & Connectivity Economic Benefits Tourism & Devbhoomi Environmental Safeguards Cultural Significance Challenges Ahead Flashcards Quiz Key Takeaways FAQs “Not just a road — a corridor of transformation connecting India’s capital to the land of gods, with every kilometre designed for speed, safety, and sustainability.” Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
Environment
NHAI Aarogya Van Initiative: Medicinal Trees to Line India’s Highways 📑 Table of Contents Introduction Key Highlights Medicinal Species Selected Ecological & Social Benefits Global Comparisons Why It Matters Flashcards Quiz Key Takeaways UPSC Mains Perspective FAQs “India’s highways are no longer just roads — they are becoming living corridors of healing.” The NHAI Aarogya … Read more
India Critical Mineral Mission 2025 launched to secure lithium, cobalt, rare earths for EVs and solar. Learn about NCMM objectives, KABIL, IREL, 30 critical minerals, and four implementation pillars.
UN declares plastic pollution human rights issue April 2025. UNHRC 58th session resolution, rights-based ocean governance, lifecycle approach guide for UPSC.
Indian Railways Mission Amrit Sarovar Phase 2 partner. 68,000+ ponds in Phase 1. Target: 75 water bodies/district. Deadline: 15 Aug 2025. Jan Bhagidari model.
India River Dolphin Census reveals 6,327 Ganges dolphins & only 3 Indus dolphins. First census across 8,000 km in 8 states. Project Dolphin 2020, UP-Bihar highest.
Madhav Tiger Reserve declared India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025. Located in Shivpuri, MP. Area 1,751 sq km, 5 tigers. MP has 9 tiger reserves.
Watershed Yatra 2025 launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan covers 805 projects across 26 states. Learn about ₹70.80 crore Janbhagidari Pratiyogita & 4Ps partnership model.
India Disaster Mitigation Fund allocates ₹3,027.86 crore under NDMF for drought mitigation (12 states), lightning safety (10 states) & forest fire management (144 districts).
India Hydrogen Train with 1,200 HP is the world’s most powerful hydrogen locomotive. Learn about the Jind-Sonipat trial route, technology, and global comparison with Germany.