Infrastructure Infrastructure is the set of physical and organizational structures (e.g. roads, water supplies, hospitals) needed for the operation of an enterprise or the society as a whole. It comes from the French word ‘Infra’, which means below. This shows the literal significance of infrastructure which forms the basis of all enterprises in modern society….
Road and Highway Infrastructure Roadways are the most important mode of transport known to humans. Roads carry 64.5% of total goods and 90% of the passenger traffic in India. Out of all the roads in India, National highways hold around 2% of the total road network and carry 40% of total traffic. Acknowledging its importance,…
Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Sources Renewable Energy sources are those sources of energy which are naturally replenished faster than the rate of their consumption. India’s massively growing energy requirements makes it pertinent for the country to look for renewable energy resources for its energy security and sustainable development targets. With this view, the government is…
Introduction to Kurukshetra February 2023: Renewable Resources: India has a massive energy requirement due to its rapidly growing economy and developmental needs. Since Independence India is heavily reliant on coal-based energy, however slowly it is shifting its focus towards sustainable energy. The move towards cleaner hydrogen and nuclear energy, electric mobility, and batteries can provide…
Non Renewable Energy Non-renewable energy is derived from natural sources that cannot be regenerated and readily replaced by natural means quickly to keep up with consumption. The non-renewable energy sources are – coal, natural gas, petroleum oils and others. Nuclear energy is also considered a non-renewable energy source because there is a limited uranium supply…
Indian Railways ‘Indian Railways’ is the country’s most significant public sector undertaking, comprising vast network stations and route length with a fleet of locomotives, passenger vehicles, etc. It operates the world’s fourth-longest rail network. Issues associated with the Railway sector: Over-burdened routes: Overburdened routes Lead to delays and revenue losses. Ex: Howrah-Delhi is running at 150%…
Padma Gupta Padmagupta, a renowned figure of the Indian literature and an illustrious contributor during its golden age for classical Sanskrit poetry. He lived around 10th century CE and is best known as the author of a Sanskrit epic, “Navasahasanka-charita” on the exploits of King Sindhuraja from Paramara dynasty. Life and Background of Padmagupta While…
Motupalli Motupalli is an ancient port in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It rose to prominence during the medieval kingdom of the Kakatiyas, which ruled the region between the 12th and 14th centuries. Motupalli Port History The Greek geographer Ptolemy (100-170 CE) mentions Mousopalli (for Motupalli port) as a metropolis and an inland city…
Nannaya Nannaya Bhattaraka was a legendary Telugu poet who lived in the Eastern Chalukya kingdom of Vengi during the 11th century. He is widely regarded as the first Telugu poet, who along with Thikkana Somayaji and Yerrapragada, forms the famous Telugu Kavitrayam (“trinity of poets”). Nannaya is best known for his contribution to Telugu literature…
Pakhal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary – A Hidden Gem in Telangana Pakhal Lake History Pakhal lake is an artificial lake in the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in the Warangal district of Telangana. The construction of the Pakhal Lake and wildlife Sanctuary is an engineering marvel. It was constructed on a tributary of river Krishna during the…