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1901. Tourist footfall in Mizoram surges by 114 per cent in FY 2024–25, records over 4.69 lakh visitors
- On May 18, 2025, Mizoram’s tourism sector reported a 114.29% surge in tourist arrivals for FY 2024–25, with 4,69,753 visitors (4,64,742 domestic, 5,011 international from over 80 countries) compared to 2,19,114 in FY 2023–24.
- Aizawl led with 2,62,224 domestic and 4,097 foreign tourists, followed by Kolasib with 1,05,593 visitors, driven by business, exploration, and family visits, with March 2025 data still pending.
- The Responsible Tourism Policy of 2020, focusing on sustainability and community development, has boosted Mizoram’s appeal, supported by 197 tourist destinations, 78 lodges, 101 hotels, and 125 homestays.
- Despite generating ₹3.27 crore in revenue, down from ₹3.57 crore last year, the state’s tourism ecosystem thrives with 76 tour operators, 95 guides, and 31 catering units, recovering strongly from COVID-19 lows of 20,564 visitors in 2020–21.
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1902. Indian Railways launches new ‘SwaRail’ app to simplify travel services .
- On 20 May 2025, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a new all-in-one mobile application named ‘Swarail’ to consolidate most passenger services under one modern platform.
- Developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems, this upgraded version of the existing IRCTC app is available on Google Play Store and Apple Store. Users can either log in using their existing IRCTC credentials or create a new account .
- The app is available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Although it’s currently in beta, users can log in using their existing IRCTC Rail Connect accounts or create a new one .
1903. PSPCL to install rooftop solar systems at 92 sites in Ludhiana
- On 20 May 2025, The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has identified 92 sites across Ludhiana district for installing on-grid rooftop solar systems in a step towards promoting renewable energy.
- The project, estimated at ₹15.11 crore, is expected to generate 3,018 kilowatts (kW) of power to meet the internal consumption needs of PSPCL, reducing dependence on conventional energy.
- The initiative covers five key administrative buildings and 87 power substations under PSPCL’s central zone and P&M wing.
1904. India, Maldives sign 13 MoUs to implement projects under Indian grant assistance
- On 19 May 2025, India has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.
- India has signed 13 MoUs with the Maldives for enhancing ferry services in the island nation with an MVR 100 million grant, expanding maritime connectivity and uplifting community livelihoods.
- The 13 projects launched under this phase amount to a total grant of MVR 100 million (about Rs 55,28,47,552), primarily aimed at enhancing ferry services in the Maldives, expanding connectivity, and uplifting community livelihoods, it said. Forging ties with Community Development.
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1905. IIT-ISM Dhanbad And Indian Army Sign MoU
- On 20 May 2025, the IIT-ISM Dhanbad and the Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marking the beginning of a relationship with the aim of exchanging information, encouraging innovation, and fortifying national security.
- The collaboration is set to benefit both sides as IIT-ISM will aim to provide academic fixes to tackle defence problems and the Indian Army will in return provide them with the capacity to integrate an understanding of real national problems into their research.
- The agreement will work through mutual interest. IIT-ISM intends to design certification programs for Indian Army officers to foster a deeper understanding of data science, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). IIT-ISM scholars from CSE and other relevant fields are set to be provided with adequate research and internship opportunities related to the defence requirements.
1906. 2K12 Kub (Kvadrat) Surface-to-Air Missile System
- The 2K12 “Kub” mobile surface-to-air missile system is a Soviet low to medium-level air defence system designed to protect ground forces from air attack.
- Each 2K12 battery consists of a number of similar tracked vehicles, one of which carries the 1S91 25 kW G/H band radar (with a range of 75 km) equipped with a continuous wave illuminator, in addition to an optical sight.
- The battery usually also includes four triple-missile transporter erector launchers (TELs), and four trucks, each carrying three spare missiles and a crane. The TEL is based on a GM-578 chassis, while the 1S91 radar vehicle is based on a GM-568 chassis, all developed and produced by MMZ.
1907. Indian armed forces used 'Made in India' Akash missile
- The Akash Missile System is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile system developed indigenously. It has multiple variants, including Mk-I, 1S, Prime, and NG, with ranges varying from 25 to 80 km and speeds of Mach 2.5 to 4.5
- The Akash-NG variant, with a range of 70-80 km, entered service in 2024.
- The long-delayed but finally successful induction of the Akash systems in 2014, developed by DRDO and manufactured by defence PSU Bharat Dynamics
1908. India Tests New Air Defense System With ‘Exceptional’ Capabilities To Hunt Low-Flying Jets & Drones
- The DRDO-developed Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is optimized to counter low-altitude aerial threats.
- The VSHORADS has involved the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force from the outset, with all three services participating in its developmental trials.
- The missile measures 2 meters in length, 0.09 meters in diameter, and weighs 21 kg. It can engage targets at ranges of 6–7 km and achieve a top speed of Mach 1.5. While its speed and range are less than those of the Russian Igla-S or the US Stinger missiles.
1909. Four successful tests of medium-range air defence missiles
- The Army and DRDO conducted four successful flight tests of the medium-range surface-to-air missile (MR- SAM) systems, which have been developed jointly with Israel.
- The Army in Feb 2023 had operationalized its first Abhra’ MR-SAM regiment in the 33 Corps, which defends the frontier with China in Sikkim and the Siliguri Corridor.
- The MR-SAM weapon systems are designed to destroy hostile aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles and drones at a range of 70-km.
1910. Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile successfully test fired
- The Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) is an area defense system designed for search-on-move, track- on-move, and fire-on-short-halt operations, engaging multiple targets up to 30 km.
- Designed to be a quick reaction missile, it involves an all- weather weapon system capable of tracking and firing.
- The operates with a two-vehicle configuration: a fully automated Command and Control System, an Active Array Battery Surveillance Radar (BSR), an Active Array Battery Multifunction Radar (BMFR), and a Launcher.