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2441. Badarpur–Agartala Railway Track Fully Electrified
- On March 21, 2025, the Union Minister of Railways confirmed in Lok Sabha that the Badarpur (Assam)–Agartala railway section has been fully electrified.
- Tripura achieved broad gauge connectivity with the rest of India following the Lumding – Silchar – Badarpur – Agartala gauge conversion project in 2016. Agartala is directly connected to Delhi via two pairs of trains and has links to Guwahati through seven pairs of regular trains. Passengers from Guwahati can access seven pairs of trains to Delhi.
- The Guwahati – Badarpur – Agartala route is undergoing electrification. The Badarpur – Agartala section is now fully electrified, while the Guwahati – Badarpur section is progressing rapidly. Full electrification will allow for additional train services, improved efficiency, and better passenger travel experiences
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2442. Over 9,300 km of National Highways Developed in Northeast at ₹1.51 Lakh Crore
- On March 21, 2025, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways announced in Lok Sabha that the government has developed 9,337 km of National Highways (NHs) in the Northeast region over the past five years, with an investment of ₹1.51 lakh crore.
- A total of 468 NH development projects have been undertaken in the Northeast states. 232 projects have been completed, while 236 are set for completion by 2028. 16 National Highways connect border areas of the Northeast to China, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- Projects are aligned with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP) to ensure seamless connectivity. Border infrastructure is being strengthened to support trade, tourism, and security.
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2443. Air India Inaugurates Centre of Digital Innovation in Kochi
- Air India has announced the inauguration of its newly created Air India Centre of Digital Innovation (CODi) in Kochi.
- Air India CODi was inaugurated by the Chairman of Tata Group, N Chandrasekaran, who is also the Chairman of Air India. Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India; Dr Satya Ramaswamy, Chief Digital & Technology Officer; and P. Balaji, Group Head, Governance, Regulatory & Compliance, and Corporate Affairs, Air India, were also present on the occasion.
- “The Air India Centre of Digital Innovation will be a space for collaboration and innovation for our talented workforce that will focus on developing customer-facing digital touchpoint technologies and cutting-edge data and AI capabilities.
2444. 2025 MG Comet EV With New Features Launched In India
- On 21 march 2025 JSW and MG Motors have launched the 2025 MG Comet EV in India. The EV now includes new features have been made to the base variant-- MG Comet Executive.
- The JSW MG Motors has added several new features, such as a rear parking camera and power-folding outside rearview mirrors in the Excite and Excite FC variants.
- The 2025 MG Comet EV Executive variant with battery is priced at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while Excite and Exclusive variants, along with their fast charging models, are priced up to Rs 9.78 lakh (ex-showroom).
2445. India Crosses 1 Bn Tonnes Coal Output; PM Modi Says Proud Moment For Country
- On 21 march,2025, Prime Minister of India described as a proud moment for the country, because of India crossed a record milestone of 1 billion tonnes of coal production in the current fiscal.
- Coal, which is predominately used to produce electricity as well as fuel in several industries, is the mainstay energy source for the world's fifth largest economy. India produced 997.83 million tonnes of coal in 2023-24 (April 2023 to March 2024).
- The achievement will fuel our increasing power demands, drive economic growth, and ensure a brighter future for every Indian,"
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2446. Govt Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Incentive for Promotion of Small-Value UPI Payments
- On 20 march 2025 The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 1,500 crore incentive for the promotion of small-value BHIM-UPI (P2M). transactions up to Rs 2,000, a move aimed at benefiting common people and small merchants.
- The 'Incentive Scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI transactions Person to Merchant (P2M)' for the financial year 2024-25
- The incentive scheme on promoting low-value UPI transactions, which has been approved by the Cabinet today will encourage digital payments and further 'Ease of Living'''.
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2447. Zelestra Secures Landmark 500 MW Hybrid Renewable Energy Project in India, Advancing Grid Stability with Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage
- On 21 March,2025, It was reported that, Zelestra, a global renewable energy company, has been awarded a Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) contract by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN). The contract paves the way for a 500 MW hybrid renewable energy project integrating solar, wind, and battery storage technologies.
- The project, set to be developed in Solapur, Maharashtra, is expected to come online by 2027. It will comprise approximately 250 MWdc of solar power, 180 MW of wind energy, and a 90 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
- Recognized as one of the top 10 clean energy suppliers to corporate customers worldwide by BloombergNEF (BNEF), Zelestra continues to strengthen its foothold in India.
2448. Make in India Success: India emerges as Global Railway Exporter; supplying coaches, locomotives to 16 nations including UK, Saudi Arabia, France
- On 21 March,2025 it was reported that, India is exporting trains, coaches, locomotives, bogies, underframes, propulsion systems, forged wheels, rail tracks, and consultancy services to multiple countries, showcasing its growing global presence in the railway sector.
- “Passenger coaches are being exported to Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Locomotives are now being sent to Mozambique, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Bangladesh,”
- Driven by Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives to boost self-reliance, economic growth, and establish India as a global railway manufacturing and export hub.
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2449. Telecom gear major Nokia exporting up to 70 percent of its production from India
- On 5 march 2025 Telecom gear major Nokia is now exporting up to 70 per cent of its production from India, in a further boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
- According to Tarun Chhabra, Senior Vice President and Country Head, Nokia (India), the company’s export varies from 30 per cent to 70 per cent and last year, exports stood at 50 per cent,
- Nokia is deploying its market leading AirScale portfolio including Multi Radio Access Technology (RAT) baseband units and Radio modules, all powered by its energy-efficient ‘ReefShark System-on-Chip’ technology to offer superior coverage and capacity
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2450. Apple and Samsung make 94% of India’s smartphone exports as Made in India mobile shipments grows 6% in 2024
- On March 20, 2025, Apple and Samsung have accounted for around 94% of India’s smartphone exports, noted Counterpoint’s ‘Make in India’ Service. Overall, ‘Made in India’ smartphone shipments grew 6% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024 primarily due to these two brands.
- Samsung retained its position as the top smartphone manufacturer in India in 2024, registering a 7% YoY growth and driven by a 13% YoY increase in its exports.
- Rising smartphone exports are also due to government’s PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme that has encouraged global manufacturers to set up or expand their production facilities in the country.
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