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CHAPTER 6: INDIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Key Developments in Tourism and Space Infrastructure: Tourism Infrastructure: Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD): Objective: Focuses on developing tourism infrastructure

JAL JEEVAN MISSION Context : In a Lok Sabha discussion on the Jal Shakti Ministry’s budget, opposition members raised concerns about gaps in the implementation of drinking water schemes and

SWADESH DARSHAN SCHEME Why in the News? Recently, Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), led by K.C. Venugopal, criticized the Union Tourism Ministry for poorly carrying out the Swadesh

Key Developments in India’s Digital Connectivity: Telecommunications Growth: 5G Rollout: Coverage: Launched in all states and union territories, available in 779 out of 783 districts as of October 31, 2024.

Context: In March 2025, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi praised India’s nuclear sector for being one of the most dynamic globally. India is increasing its cooperation with the IAEA

EXERCISE VARUNA Event Overview: The 23rd edition of the bilateral naval exercise VARUNA 2025 is set to take place from March 19 to 22, marking a continuation of the strong

RIVER BETWA Context : The Betwa River, once known as Vetravati, has been an important part of Madhya Pradesh’s culture, history, and spirituality. It originated from Jhiri village in Raisen,

CHAPTER 6: INDIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT & CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Investment in Infrastructure: Requirement: Substantial infrastructure investment over the next decade. Estimates: Current spending needs to be increased. CapEx Increase: From FY20

HUMAN CORONAVIRUS Reports have emerged about a woman in Kolkata diagnosed with the human coronavirus, specifically the HKU1 strain. HKU1 is generally linked to mild respiratory illnesses and is not

JAPAN’S DEPLOYMENT OF ANTI SHIP MISSILES ON KYUSHU ISLAND Japan plans to deploy long-range anti-ship missiles on Kyushu Island, part of efforts to strengthen defense against growing threats from China