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India is intensifying its efforts to electrify public transport by accelerating the adoption of electric buses.
A new tender for 3,000 electric bus units is anticipated to be issued by June.
This strategic move aims to significantly reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.
It also seeks to mitigate economic risks associated with global oil supply volatility and price fluctuations.
To promote the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles in India by offering incentives and developing charging infrastructure.
Key: Phase II (launched in 2019) specifically focuses on supporting the electrification of public and shared transport, including electric buses, by providing demand incentives.
To augment city bus operations by deploying 10,000 e-buses on a public-private partnership (PPP) model.
Key: Approved in 2023, this scheme targets 169 cities and aims to enhance green mobility while creating employment opportunities.
Both initiatives aim to reduce India's reliance on fossil fuels and promote clean energy sources for a sustainable future.
The electrification of public transport directly contributes to achieving India's ambitious goal of Net Zero emissions by 2070.
E-buses are a vital component of sustainable urban transport planning and are integral to developing smart, eco-friendly cities.
Promotes local manufacturing of electric vehicles and their components, boosting domestic industry and self-reliance.
GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Environment.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Economic News, Government Schemes.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Environment & Pollution.
Consider the following events: 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India. 2. India's then largest bank, 'Imperial Bank of India', was renamed 'State Bank of India'. 3. Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier. 4. Goa became a part of independent India. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
Answer: 3-2-1-4
Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb - First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty - Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee - Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
Answer: delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
Medium-High, as it integrates economic policy, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure development, which are recurring themes in competitive exams.
Vehicles that are powered by electricity, either fully or partially, using electric motors.
A government initiative to promote the faster adoption and manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles in India.
A central government scheme to deploy 10,000 e-buses in 169 cities across India through a public-private partnership model.
The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.