CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -ClimateSMART Cities Assessment Framework was launched for the 100 Smart cities in order to incentivize a holistic, climate responsive development. This is a first-of-its-kind Assessment Framework for cities, aimed at creating a green mind-set in cities while they plan and undertake various developmental projects.

Detailed explanation-2: -A smart city is a technologically modern urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect specific data. Information gained from that data is used to manage assets, resources and services efficiently; in return, that data is used to improve operations across the city.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Government of India, amidst a lot of fanfare, launched the Smart Cities Mission in 2015 (Image Credit : india.gov.in). The objective of this mission is to develop inclusive and sustainable citizen friendly cities enhancing the quality of life of citizens.

Detailed explanation-4: -“A smart infrastructure is a smart system that uses a data feedback loop to improve decision-making regarding a matter. A system that can monitor, measure, analyze, communicate and act based on data collected by sensors.” Smart infrastructures are based not only on their physical structure (cabling, sensors, etc.)