CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Madhya Pradesh government launched India’s first Integrated Control and Command Centre (ICCC) for its smart cities at the Bhopal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd. (BSCDCL) facility in the Berkheda area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Smart Cities Mission in India on June 25, 2015. The project aims to improve the quality of life for people living in India and drive economic growth.

Detailed explanation-3: -On Wednesday, a real estate developer- G Square, launched Tamil Nadu’s first Integrated Smart City in Coimbatore spread across 120.7 acres. It is a first-of-its-kind project in India with over 150 world-class amenities, including a helipad and a 50,000 sq.

Detailed explanation-4: -1st Round winners – Selection of 20 Smart Cities Minister of Urban Development) Shri Venkaiah Naidu announced the selected top 20 from among the 98 nominated cities on 28 January 2016. Bhubaneswar topped the list of the top 20, followed by Pune and Jaipur.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indore. This city in Madhya Pradesh ranks high as a smart city in India. It has won many awards for categories ranging from waste management to heritage conservation. The retrofitting ideas in the city have made it sustainable and efficient.