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India’s first 3-D Smart Traffic Signal ‘Intelights’ launched Mohali

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, Mohali traffic police have launched 3-D Smart Traffic Signal devised by the students of a Chandigarh university. The wireless system, called ‘Intelights’, has been installed at the traffic crossing near the Airport Road, ..

The Union Government proposes ‘Metrolite’ urban rail transit system for small cities

The Union Government has proposed light urban rail transit system – ‘Metrolite’ – in small cities and towns having lower projection of ridership, with each train having three coaches and a restricted speed of 25 kmph. The ‘Metrolite’ can be ..

Elephant Bonds

The Government may provide another amnesty to the income tax defaulters in the country. However, this amnesty is unique as the defaulters will have to invest part of their undisclosed money in “Elephant Bonds”. What are the elephant bonds? Elephant ..

Civil Aviation in India

The domestic civil aviation market has received a major flip with 12 new routes added under the Regional Connectivity Scheme. What is the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)? The RCS also referred to as the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) ..

Arun Kumar appointed as new chief of Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Arun Kumar, an IAS officer of 1989 batch of Haryana cadre, has been appointed as the new chief of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Kumar is also the additional secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The DGCA ..

Short Note : National Investment and Infrastructure Fund

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed an MoU with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to co-operate in the formation of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to execute the fund arrangement for large size road projects. What is ..