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2091. BHEL Reports 19% Revenue Growth, Secures Record Orders In FY 2024-25
- On 20 April 2025, It was reported that, State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a 19% rise in revenue for 2024–25, reaching ₹27,350 crore, driven by a robust order book, with record-high order inflows of ₹92,534 crore primarily from the power sector, taking its total order book to ₹1.95 trillion by the end of the fiscal year.
- BHEL maintained its leadership in the power sector by winning orders worth Rs. 81,349 crores. The industrial segment recorded fresh orders worth Rs. 11,185 crores, showcasing the company’s diversified presence across sectors such as transportation, defence, process industries, and industrial equipment.
- On the execution front, BHEL commissioned/synchronised 8.1 GW of power capacity, demonstrating its continued focus on project delivery and operational efficiency.
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2092. Odisha inaugurates Khelo India Centers in every district
- On 20 April 2025, In a major push to strengthen grassroots sports infrastructure, Khelo India Centers have been inaugurated across all districts of Odisha with joint support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the State Sports and Youth Services Department.
- Launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the initiative aims to develop world-class sports facilities and nurture young talent in disciplines like football, volleyball, hockey, athletics, kho-kho, kabaddi, and more. Each center will receive an annual grant of Rs. 5 lakh for efficient operation and athlete development.
- Odisha Sports Minister announced the launch alongside the start of the fifth edition of the Kalinga Super Cup, which begins 20 Aril 2025 in Bhubaneswar at the iconic Kalinga Stadium.
2093. Telangana government inks Rs 10,500 crore MoU with Japanese IT firms during CM Revanth's visit
- The NTT DATA, a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, and Neysa Networks, an AI-first cloud platform company, have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government in Japan on 18 April,2025, to establish a AI Data Center Cluster in Hyderabad with an investment of Rs 10,500 crore.
- A release from the Chief Minister's office said it would help build India’s largest AI Compute Infrastructure. The upcoming facility in Hyderabad will feature a 400 MW data centre cluster, designed to host the country’s most powerful AI super computing infrastructure with 25,000 GPUs.
- The project aligns with the Telangana government's vision to be the AI capital of India, offering sovereign, scalable and sustainable compute capabilities to support public and enterprise AI workloads.
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2094. Gujarat launches SpaceTech Policy; aims to attract $5 billion investment in 5yrs
- The Gujarat government on 17 April 2025, launched the Gujarat SpaceTech Policy (2025–2030) with an aim of attracting “investments worth USD 5 billion over the next five years” and creating “employment for 25,000 people”, a senior official said.
- A statement issued by the government said that the policy, inspired by the legacy of the father of the Indian space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, seeks to “foster innovation, attract investment, and drive private sector participation in India’s rapidly growing space economy.”
- In collaboration with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and the department of space, Gujarat plans to develop a dedicated space manufacturing park equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and common technical facilities, as per the policy.
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2095. Troops get 4G/5G connectivity at high-altitude posts in Ladakh on China & Pak frontiers
- On April 19, 2025, Army troops and civilians in remote border villages of Ladakh, including high-altitude posts along China and Pakistan frontiers, gained access to reliable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity for the first time.
- The initiative, led by the Army’s 14 Corps, covers areas like Galwan, Daulat Beg Oldie, Siachen Glacier, and Batalik, boosting morale for soldiers at isolated posts above 18,000 feet by enabling family contact.
- Through a whole-of-government approach, the Army partnered with telecom providers and Ladakh administration, using optical fibre infrastructure to install mobile towers, including a 5G tower in Siachen.
- Beyond troop welfare, the connectivity enhances local economies, border tourism, medical services, and education in remote villages, reducing migration and integrating them into the national digital network.
2096. FY25 India pharma exports cross $30 billion, surge 31% in March
- On 19 April 2025, It was reported that, India’s annual drug and pharmaceutical exports touched a record $30 billion in FY25 bolstered by a 31% year-on-year surge in March.
- Granular details for March are awaited, Pharmexcil DG said. Data for April-February show drug formulations and biologicals as a product category led with $20118.18 million and accounted for more than 75% of the total exports.
- Regionwise, NAFTA, Europe, Africa and LAC were the four major regions together accounting for 76% of India’s pharma exports. Of them NAFTA accounted for 36.60% with the exports increasing 14.06% to $9804.78 million.
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2097. South India's first AC EMU train unveiled on Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu route
- South India’s first air-conditioned Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train began its services On 19 April 2025, on the busy Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu route with the Southern Railway introducing the services in peak Summer.
- While the minimum fare (up to 10 km) on the AC train, the maximum fare (50 km -60 km) is fixed at Rs 105, even as the Southern Railways announced monthly passes starting from Rs 620.
- Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu and Chennai Beach-Tambaram are two busy routes that connect the city with many of its suburbs. “It is a welcome move that the trains have been introduced during peak summer,” Richard said, adding that the Southern Railway should consider running AC trains during office rush hour.
2098. Deoband-Roorkee rail line approved, cuts Delhi-Dehradun distance by 40 km
- On 19 April 2025 it was reported that, According to a press release from the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a successful speed trial was recently conducted on this section at 122 kmph, paving the way for its commissioning. With this new line, the railway distance between Delhi and Dehradun will be reduced by approximately 40 km, significantly cutting travel time.
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister and Railway Minister for this achievement.
- The Chief Minister further noted that the new rail line will open new avenues of development for the people of Uttarakhand, giving a significant boost to tourism, employment, and business in the region.
2099. DRDO Unveils New 6.8mm Rifle, Eyes Replacement for INSAS Amid Ak-203 Programme Delays
- On 19 April 2025, It was reported that, DRDO has developed a new indigenous 6.8x43mm assault rifle to reduce India’s dependence on imported weapons like the SIG716 and overcome delays in the AK-203 project.
- The rifle offers a balanced solution—more powerful than the 5.56mm INSAS and lighter than the 7.62mm SIG716—making it suitable for mountain, jungle, and urban warfare.
- If successful in trials, this rifle could become India’s first fully homegrown alternative, aligning with global trends and boosting the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
2100. Indian Army Acquires Nine More DRDO Anti-Drone Systems to Tackle Rising Drone Threats from Bangladesh
- On 19 April 2025, It was reported that, The Indian Army is ramping up its efforts to tackle the rising drone threat from across the Pakistan border with the acquisition of nine more laser-based anti-drone systems.
- The Defence Ministry has fast-tracked the procurement under emergency powers, adding to the seven systems already in place. These Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), are proving crucial in curbing the growing use of drones for surveillance, smuggling weapons, and narcotics across the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB).
- The laser systems, armed with a 2-kilowatt laser beam, have proven effective at a range of up to 1,000 metres, ensuring drones are incapacitated before they can pose a serious threat.