Indian Economy

Civil Aviation Sector in India Civil aviation infrastructure is one of the most complex infrastructure systems. It majorly comprises aircraft manufacturing, air traffic control, and airport. But it also includes cargo-handling facilities, telecommunications, navigation and surveillance facilities, tourism, repair and overhaul resources, avionics manufacturing, repair and design capabilities, and flight training facilities. Importance of Civil…

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…

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%…