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A 5-km long tunnel, part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, has been successfully completed.
The tunnel is located between Ghansoli and Shilphata, a critical section of the project.
The MAHSR project is India's first high-speed rail, spanning 508 km and connecting Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) responsible for the planning, construction, and implementation of high-speed rail projects in India, including the MAHSR.
MAHSR is a flagship project under India's broader infrastructure development plans.
A multi-modal connectivity platform aimed at integrated planning and coordinated implementation of infrastructure projects, including high-speed rail.
The project promotes indigenous manufacturing and technology transfer, aligning with the 'Make in India' vision.
Part of the larger effort to modernize and expand India's railway network for both passenger and freight movement.
Students should be able to trace the route of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor on a map of India. Identify the major cities and stations along the route, specifically Mumbai (Maharashtra), Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), and the alignment through Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Locating Ghansoli and Shilphata within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region would provide further geographical context for the tunnel's location.
GS Paper 3: Infrastructure (Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.); Investment Models.
General Awareness: Indian Economy, Current Affairs, Geography (India).
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Government Schemes.
General Awareness: Indian Railways, Current Affairs, Infrastructure Projects.
General Knowledge: Current Events, Indian Geography.
Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by
Answer: Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
Answer: capital-augmenting technological progress
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept?
Answer: Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost
High for all exams, especially for infrastructure and current affairs sections. Specifics about project milestones are common in SSC/Railway.
Rail transport operating significantly faster than traditional rail, typically above 200 km/h.
Japan's network of high-speed railway lines, known for its advanced technology and safety record.
A subsidiary company created to undertake a specific project or business venture.