Tunnel hoods in Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: What they are, why they matter
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Indian Railways has decided to install tunnel hoods on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project to reduce the sound pollution caused by high-speed trains.
- The estimated cost of installing the tunnel hoods on the 508-kilometer bullet train project is around Rs 1,500 crore, which is approximately 3% of the total project cost.
- The installation of tunnel hoods is expected to be completed within the next two years, in line with the project's overall timeline, and will help in minimizing the environmental impact of the high-speed train on nearby residential areas.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Digital Agriculture Mission' and the recently achieved 'Farmer ID' initiative: 1. The initiative aims to build a Digital Public Infrastructure for the agricultural sector, and has successfully achieved the generation of 11 crore Farmer IDs ahead of the March 2027 deadline. 2. The Farmer ID system facilitates streamlined access to bank loans, Kisan Credit Cards, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and minimum support price procurement without repetitive paperwork. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text. The Digital Agriculture Mission was approved to build a Digital Public Infrastructure, successfully generating 11 crore Farmer IDs 5 months ahead of the March 2027 deadline. Furthermore, these IDs eliminate repetitive paperwork, streamlining access to bank loans, Kisan Credit Cards, PMFBY, disaster relief, and MSP procurement.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.