Page-2 of GS-III: Infrastructure Ports Roads Airports Railways

Highlight the importance of port-led development for India, envisaged under the Sagarmala Project.

August 27, 2023

The importance of port-led development can be understood from the fact that 90% of total volume and 70% of total value of trade is via sea route in India. Sagarmala Project: Triple objective of promoting infrastructure development, creating value for ..

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The infrastructure is considered as a key determinant of the economic development of a nation. In this context, highlight the issues faced in infrastructure financing in India.

August 25, 2023

Infrastructure is the key to quality of public life and level of economic activity in a nation. Characteristics (National statistical Commission): Public good High externality Non tradability of output High sunk cost Key determinant of economic development: Pillar of every ..

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In the light of poor road safety conditions in India, discuss the measures taken by the government in this regard.

August 24, 2023

Recent World Bank report on traffic crash injuries claims that approximate 4.5 lakh people are involved in road accidents in India every year, with 1.5 Lakh losing their lives. Reasons: Violation of traffic regulations Over 27% accidents caused by driver ..

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Discuss the steps taken by the government to fix the issues faced by the civil aviation sector in India.

August 24, 2023

India has third largest domestic market in Civil Aviation in the world. Significance: Among the fastest growing sector. Private players leading to cost effectiveness and large consumer base. Key for passenger, freight transport such as Agri produce transport. Constraints: High ..

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Enumerate the issues that have plagued the railway sector in India. Mention the steps taken by government to address these issues.

August 24, 2023

Indian Railways with second largest Railway network in the world caters to highest passenger and fourth largest freight traffic in the world. Significance: Mass transport. Source of revenue for government. Key to Linking ‘Bharat’ with ‘India’. Concerns: Safety 2019 saw ..

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Despite having the potential to become a maritime power house, India cannot utilize its full potential until it integrates the dispersed logistic activities of maritime trade. Comment.

July 29, 2023

Maritime trade accounts for approximately 90% of India’s trade by volume and 60% of India’s trade by value. Dispersed nature of maritime Logistic is a hindrance to efficient Logistics. Dispersed nature of maritime trade Logistics: High number of clearances and ..

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