Deep Dive: Revived Hydroelectric Projects – Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab, the Oju Hydroelectric Project – UPSC Mains Notes

Posted inInfrastructure Development, Physical Geography
Syllabus Link GS I: Distribution of key natural resources (Water); Geophysical phenomena (Earthquakes, GLOFs). GS II: India and its neighborhood (Indus Waters Treaty); Government policies (Hydro Policy). GS III: Infrastructure (Energy); Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Disaster Management (Dam failures). Relevance for UPSC Civil Services Exam Why this matters: This topic is a classic "interlinkage" area, connecting Geography (river systems, seismic zones), International Relations (Indus Waters Treaty, China border infrastructure), Economy (energy security, infrastructure investment), and Environment (EIA, biodiversity, climate change). Trend: UPSC has increasingly focused on "Hill Area Development" and the "Water-Energy-Food Nexus" in recent Mains papers (e.g., Joshimath crisis,…

Decoding LEAPS 2025 & The Urban-Logistics Nexus: In-depth Analysis for UPSC Notes

Posted inCurrent Affairs, Economy, Infrastructure Development, Reports
Syllabus Topics Linked GS I: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. GS III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. This topic is a perfect example of how UPSC intertwines economic infrastructure (GS III) with societal development (GS I). The launch of LEAPS 2025 is not just a logistical update; it represents a structural shift in how India aims to become a developed economy by 2047. UPSC Civil Services Exam Relevance GS Paper I (Society & Geography): Urbanization, their problems and their remedies; Inclusive growth. GS Paper III (Economy & Infrastructure): Infrastructure (Ports, Roads, Railways); Investment models; Inclusive growth. Key…