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1821. Arunachal Pradesh Receives Rs 1300 Crore for Highway Development
- On June 5, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) allocated Rs 1300 crore to Arunachal Pradesh for National Highway development in the 2025–26 financial year, part of a Rs 1600 crore outlay for Northeast India, up from Rs 1060 crore previously.
- Arunachal’s funding, the highest among northeastern states, will support projects like the Frontier Highway along the Line of Actual Control, enhancing connectivity, hydropower development, tourism, and national security, given its borders with China, Myanmar, and Bhutan.
- Other allocations include Assam (Rs 120 crore), Meghalaya (Rs 135 crore), Sikkim (Rs 30 crore), Manipur (Rs 10 crore), and Tripura (Rs 5 crore), with projects executed by state PWDs, MoRTH PIUs, and the Border Roads Organisation for 5055 km of ongoing highway works.
- The investment builds on a decade of 9984 km of National Highways constructed in the Northeast at Rs 1,07,504 crore, aiming to boost economic growth, trade, and accessibility, with posts on X highlighting Arunachal’s strategic infrastructure advancements.
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1822. Rafale Fighter Jet Fuselage To Be Made In India As Dassault Inks Pact With Tata Advanced Systems
- On 5 June, 2025, It was reported that, In a major milestone for India's defence manufacturing sector, Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed four Production Transfer Agreements (PTAs) to produce the fuselage of the Rafale fighter aircraft in India.
- Tata Advanced Systems will establish a state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad, dedicated to manufacturing key structural components of the Rafale fighter jet.
- “The production of the complete Rafale fuselage in India underscores the deepening trust in Tata Advanced Systems’ capabilities and the strength of our collaboration with Dassault Aviation.
1823. DRDO’s Masterstroke, develops missile shield that can destroy…, big worry for China, Pakistan, Bangladesh as India’s BMD system can foil
- In a major development that promises to boost India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a technology that can destroy enemy nuclear missiles in mid-air.
- According to the reports, India has developed an indigenous Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system.
- The new technology will be able to neutralize missiles before they reach the ground, whether they are outside or within the atmosphere. If a nuclear missile is intercepted early, it eliminates the risk of radiation or a nuclear explosion.
1824. IIT-Delhi, AIIMS Delhi to establish Center of Excellence for AI in healthcare
- On 5 June, 2025 It was reported that, IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AI-CoE).
- The MoU was formalised at a ceremony held at IIT Delhi by Prof M Srinivas, Director of AIIMS Delhi, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi.
- This initiative stems from a ₹330 crore grant awarded jointly to both institutions by the Ministry of Education under the “Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India” initiative, following a rigorous national selection process.
1825. India elected to UN's Economic and Social Council for term 2026-28 Read more At: https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/india-elected-to-uns-economic-and-social-council-for-term-2026-2820250605064932/
- External Affairs Minister of India on 4 June 2025 announced that India has been elected to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations for the term 2026-28. He expressed India's commitment to championing development issues and to keep working to strengthen the ECOSOC.
- The ECOSOC is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development - economic, social and environmental.
- During the ceremony, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, highlighted Dr Ambedkar's contributions as a key figure in India's freedom struggle and as the architect of its Constitution.
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1826. Indian Railways launches AI-driven crackdown on automated ticket bookings, records highest-ever per-minute ticketing
- On 4 May, 2025. It was reported that, In a major step toward ensuring fairness and accessibility in its ticketing system, Indian Railways had launched a wide-ranging digital reform initiative aimed at curbing unauthorized automated bookings.
- The measure has significantly improved access for genuine users, especially during peak booking hours.
- In addition to backend improvements, Indian Railways has restructured its website delivery, with 87 percent of static content now served via CDN, which ensures faster page loading and reduces server load.
1827. Meghalaya launches Rs 20 crore Ward's Lake revival project, tourism dept takes control
- On June 4, 2025, Meghalaya launched a Rs 20 crore Ward’s Lake Revitalisation Program, transferring the iconic Nan Polok, a century-old artificial lake built in 1894, from the Forest Department to the Tourism Department to transform it into a premier cultural and recreational hub in Shillong.
- Chief Minister announced that tenders for the lake’s revitalisation, costing Rs 20 crore, will be floated soon, with additional funds for a 1.2-km promenade featuring plazas, shops, and restaurants, aiming to boost local musicians, filmmakers, and cultural events.
- The project includes sound and light shows, musical fountains, cafes, family entertainment zones, extended hours until 10 PM, road widening, and pedestrian walkways, as highlighted by Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, who noted the lake’s status as Northeast India’s oldest artificial lake.
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1828. IICA to establish its first Rs 100-crore regional campus in northeast
- On June 4, 2025, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, announced its first regional campus in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, with a Rs 100.95 crore investment under PM-DevINE, aimed at advancing corporate governance and sustainable development in the Northeast.
- The five-acre campus, located in Shillong’s Knowledge City alongside IIM Shillong, National Law University, and NIFT, will serve as a hub for specialized training, research, and policy advisory, fostering academic synergy and supporting entrepreneurship, as stated by IICA DG Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh.
- Meghalaya Chief Secretary Donald Phillips Wahlang highlighted the state’s commitment to knowledge-led growth, noting a forthcoming Shillong airport will enhance connectivity, positioning the campus as a key academic and policy hub in the region.
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1829. India adds 1,707 MW of new renewable energy capacity in May; Rajasthan leads with 33% share
- On 4 June 2025, It was reported that, India added 1,707 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy capacity in May 2025, with solar power contributing 89 per cent of the total additions.
- Out of the total additions, Rajasthan accounted for 33 per cent, followed by Gujarat at 18 per cent and Madhya Pradesh at 9 per cent. Utility-scale solar led the capacity additions with 955 MW, followed by rooftop solar at 559 MW and wind energy at 193 MW.
- In the rooftop solar segment, Tata Power added 111 MW, Amplus Solar installed 80 MW, and Fourth Partner Energy commissioned 54 MW during the month. These three players contributed nearly 44 per cent of the total rooftop solar capacity installed in May.
1830. Majhi launches ‘zero accident day’ to enhance road safety
- On 4 June 2025,Odisha CM launched ‘Zero Accident Day’ and ₹575.77 crore road safety projects, stressing that 75% of accident deaths are caused by speeding.
- The event marked the inauguration of 11 automated driving testing systems (ADTS) across various districts, implemented at a cost of Rs 24 crore. The CM also launched the second phase of the Disha (Driving Electronic Enforcement to Save Human Lives) project, worth Rs 215 crore, which will cover 485 km of national and state highways.
- The event saw participation from ‘Zero Accident Day' brand ambassadors, including Digapahandi MLA Siddhanta Mahapatra and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, who shared messages on road safety awareness.