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Carving Connectivity: India’s Tunnel Revolution     1. India’s tunnelling boom is driven by highways, strategic border roads, metros, rail corridors, bullet train plans, and all weather connectivity, strengthening mobility, security, and regional growth. 2. Atal Tunnel, 9.02 km under Pir Panjal, bypasses Rohtang Pass, enables year round Manali Lahaul Spiti travel, cuts distance 46 […]

Mission 100% Electrification: Transforming Indian Railways with Near-Complete Network Electrification and Solar Power Integration       Key Takeaways   Indian Railways has electrified about 99.2% of its network by November 2025, making it one of the world’s most extensively electrified rail systems.   Electrification pace has surged from 1.42 km/day (2004–2014) to over 15 […]

Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025   Introduction   India’s banking system forms the backbone of economic activity by mobilising savings, facilitating credit, enabling payments, and supporting investment. Over time, the sector has transitioned from manual, branch-centric operations to a technology-driven ecosystem that supports large-scale financial inclusion. As banking operations expand in scale, complexity, and digital […]

Handicrafts at the Heart of India’s Rural Economy Handicrafts and Rural Livelihoods   India’s handicraft sector functions as a large, decentralized livelihood system rooted in rural and semi-urban areas. It supports artisan households through home-based or small-workshop production models that require relatively low capital but generate meaningful value addition. Beyond income, handicrafts sustain community skills […]

FOOD IRRADIATION AND COLD CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA   Food irradiation is an advanced food preservation technique in which food items are exposed to a controlled dose of ionising radiation to destroy harmful bacteria, insects and moulds and to slow down spoilage processes such as ripening and sprouting. The treatment does not make food radioactive […]

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 – Passed August 2025 Passed in August 2025, this Act establishes a national framework for online gaming regulation in India. It distinguishes between games of skill and chance, prohibits real-money gambling platforms, promotes e-sports, and sets up a central regulatory body—making India one of the few countries […]

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) – Launched 15 August 2025 On 15 August 2025, PM Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, a ₹1 lakh crore Employment Linked Incentives scheme under the “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision. It targets creation of 3.5 crore jobs in two years, offering wage support to youth […]