Mains 2018 • GS-III • Q.1

Q.2
Mains 2018GS-III • Q.1
Q.2
MainsGS-III2018 • Q.1
Infrastructure
Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard.
2018 MainsGS-III
Q.2

Syllabus Connection

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. (GS-III)

NCERT Connection

Ch.7: Mineral and Energy Resources

Geography • Class 12Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.5: Minerals and Energy Resources

Geography • Class 10Class 10 Contemporary India II

Ch.14: Sources of Energy

Science • Class 10Science Class 10

Related PYQs in Infrastructure

2026PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Which of the following statements about insurance in aviation sector is/are correct? 1. 'Aviation Hull Insurance' covers the physical aircraft, including the body, engine, and on-board equipment. 2. Under the Montreal Convention, adopted in 1999 by over 130 countries, including India, airlines are strictly liable to pay compensation to the family/nominee of every deceased passenger without requiring the family to prove fault.

2025PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Consider the following statements : I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a 'future ready' railway system by 2028. II. 'Kavach' is an Automatic Train Protection system developed in collaboration with Germany. III. 'Kavach' system consists of RFID tags fitted on track in station section. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

2024PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Consider the following airports: 1. Donyi Polo Airport 2. Kushinagar International Airport 3. Vijayawada International Airport In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects?

2023PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements : 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. 3. None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?

2023PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Consider the following infrastructure sectors : 1. Affordable housing 2. Mass rapid transport 3. Health care 4. Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?