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1711. Dwarka Expressway Gets Smarter! India’s First AI-Powered Traffic Management System Launched
- On June 25, 2025, National Highways Authority of India rolled out an AI-based Advanced Traffic Management System along the 56.46 km stretch of Dwarka Expressway and NH‑48, marking a major leap in smart road infrastructure.
- Equipped with 110 high resolution PTZ cameras, real time incident detection, speed, seatbelt and triple rider monitoring and a central control room tied into NIC’s e‑challan portal, the system is designed to detect up to 14 types of violations automatically.
- Developed by Indian Highways Management Company Ltd and implemented under 2023 NHAI smart highway guidelines, this initiative is being hailed as a national model for AI‑driven traffic governance and highway safety.
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1712. In a first, India enters top 100 in SDG rankings
- India has entered the top 100 SDG rankings for the first time in a report released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) on 24 June 2025 , ranking 99th among 193 countries.
- According to the report, India scored 67, while China was ranked 49th, the US was 44th, and neighbouring countries Bhutan (74th), Nepal (85th) and Bangladesh (114th).
- The report's authors said that SDG progress has stalled at the global level, with only 17 per cent of the 17 targets adopted by the UN member countries in 2015 projected to be achieved by 2030.
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1713. Rs 20,787 Crore, 800-Km Shaktipeeth Expressway To Link 12 Districts Gets Maharashtra Cabinet Nod; Will Cut Nagpur–Goa Travel Time To 8 Hours
- On June 24, 2025, Maharashtra government approved ₹20,787 crore for 802 km Shaktipeeth Expressway cutting the Nagpur to Goa journey from about 18 hours to just 8 hours and linking 12 districts across Maharashtra.
- ₹12,000 crore will come via a HUDCO loan to help acquire approximately 7,500 hectares of land a crucial step towards launching construction.
- The expressway is planned to connect major pilgrimage sites like Tuljapur, Kolhapur and Ambajogai, aiming to boost religious tourism across the state.
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1714. Centre approves ₹10,637-crore road, tunnel projects for Kashmir
- On June 23, 2025, the Centre approved 19 road and tunnel projects worth Rs 10,637 crore for Jammu & Kashmir, aimed at reducing travel time and ensuring all-weather connectivity to frontier districts near the Line of Control (LoC), as announced by Union Minister.
- Key projects include the Rs 3,830 crore Peer-Ki-Gali tunnel for Kashmir Valley connectivity and the Rs 3,330 crore Sadhana tunnel for year-round access to Karnah, alongside other initiatives like the Zaznar Shopian section (Rs 852 crore) and a four-lane Lal Chowk-Parimpora flyover (Rs 700 crore), per Greater Kashmir.
- J&K Lieutenant Governor of J&K and Chief Minister hailed the approvals as transformative for infrastructure, tourism, and troop mobility, with Abdullah calling it a “major achievement,”
1715. Emmvee secures ₹1,500 crore solar module order from KPI Green Energy
- On June 24, 2025, It was Reported that, Emmvee, a leading Indian solar module and cell manufacturer, received an order worth ₹1,500 crore from KPI Green Energy Ltd. (part of the KP Group) for the supply of high-efficiency TopCon bifacial solar modules for an upcoming solar project in Gujarat.
- The modules will be produced at Emmvee’s Karnataka-based facilities in Dabaspet and Sulibele, supporting the company’s robust manufacturing infrastructure, which includes 7.8 GWp module capacity and 2.94 GWp cell capacity, as part of its contribution to India’s clean energy goals.
- The two companies, which have been collaborating since 2021, reaffirmed their long-term partnership, with both leaderships Manjunatha D.V. (Emmvee) and Dr. Faruk G. Patel (KPI Green) emphasizing mutual trust, reliable execution, and a shared vision for accelerating India’s sustainable energy transition.
1716. DRDO offers 28 indigenous weapon systems to armed forces for emergency procurement
- On June 23, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) offered 28 indigenously developed weapon systems to the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for emergency procurement, following the successful performance of DRDO-made weapons during Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
- The weapons list submitted to the Defence Ministry includes air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, Pinaka rockets, Nag missiles, Rudram anti-radiation missiles, torpedoes, 155 mm artillery ammunition, Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons (SAAW), Glide Bombs, and VSHORAD, with vendors like Bharat Dynamics Ltd and Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd identified for immediate production.
- Under emergency procurement powers, the forces can acquire hardware worth up to ₹300 crore per item and have been given the option to procure these 28 systems including 14 for the Army, 8 for the Navy, and 6 for the Air Force within 6 months to 1 year, marking DRDO’s largest and fastest offer yet, even more substantial than during the China border conflict.
1717. Rs 550 crore projects launched in Odisha's Ganjam
- On June 23, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹550 crore during a state-level youth convention (Yuva Shakti Samavesh) in Aska, Ganjam district, marking the first anniversary of the BJP government.
- The CM announced a world-class ITI in Polasara, emphasized youth empowerment, and highlighted Odisha’s vision to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047, leveraging its 1.7 crore-strong youth (age group 15-35) as a demographic strength.
- Under the Utkarsh Odisha programme, the state attracted ₹17 lakh crore capital investment, aiming to generate 13 lakh jobs, of which ₹1.80 lakh crore projects have already begun (creating 1.10 lakh jobs). Additionally, 28,346 government jobs have been provided within a year, and vocational training is ongoing in 58 colleges to boost global employability of Odisha’s youth.
1718. Modi Govt Opens 1 Million Sq Km For Oil & Gas Exploration, Eyes Major Energy Boost
- The central government has opened up a previously restricted 1 million sq km area of India’s sedimentary basin for hydrocarbon exploration to boost domestic production and reduce import dependence. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on 22 June 2025.
- The New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) has been replaced by the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP). Under OALP X, 25 blocks across 13 sedimentary basins are up for grabs, covering nearly 1.92 lakh sq km.
- The minister had earlier said that the Indian hydrocarbon sector is entering a new era of accelerated exploration and development through investor-friendly reforms, swift approvals, scientific exploration, and a strong emphasis on sustainability.
1719. KSEB Cleared to Procure 500 MW Power Under SHAKTI Scheme
- On June 23, 2025, Kerala State Electricity Board has received regulatory approval to procure 500 MW of solar power under the Central government's SHAKTI scheme, arranged through Solar Energy Corporation of India.
- The agreement includes 250 MW dedicated for peak hour supply, helping KSEB manage evening electricity demand more effectively and align with renewable purchase obligations.
- The long term 25 year power purchase agreement has been secured at a competitive rate of ₹3.41 to 3.42 per kWh, with additional regulatory allowances aimed at cost optimization.
1720. Nitish Kumar inaugurates Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Bridge in Patna in presence of several ministers
- In a major infrastructural development for Bihar, Chief Minister inaugurated the much-awaited six-lane Kacchi Dargah-Bidupur Bridge on 23 June 2025.
- The inauguration marks the completion of the first phase of a project envisioned a decade ago to link previously isolated regions like Diyara Jalla directly with Patna.
- Constructed by the Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited (BSRDCL), the Rs 4,988 crore project links the Patna-Bakhtiyarpur four-lane road on NH-30 at Sabalpur to NH-103 between Chak Sikandar and Ghazipur Chowk in Samastipur district, via Raghopur and Bidupur in Vaishali.
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