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1791. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurates Bhupatipur-Punpun elevated road, built by Afcons
- On June 16, Chief Minister inaugurated the Bhupatipur–Punpun (NH-22) stretch under the Mithapur-Mahuli-Punpun project, significantly reducing travel time from 1 hour to just 10 minutes for lakhs of daily commuters.
- The project has been executed by infrastructure major M/s Afcons Infrastructure Ltd and includes the construction of a 5 km elevated four-lane road, 10 km of at-grade four-lane road, and a 1 km ramp.
- The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers , Road Construction Department Minister and several other dignitaries and officials.
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1792. French company Safran ties up with HAL to produce LEAP engines' forged parts
- On June 19, 2025, French aerospace company Safran signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at the Paris Air Show to manufacture forged rotating parts for LEAP aircraft engines in India.
- The deal is a major boost to the Make in India initiative, as it allows HAL to locally produce critical Inconel alloy components used in advanced jet engines.
- The partnership is aimed at supporting India’s growing civil aviation market and also sets the foundation for future collaboration on military jet engines like the M88.
1793. PM Modi Welcomed With 'Gayatri Mantra' In Croatia: What Makes This Sanskrit Verse Powerful?
- On 18 June 2025, in Zagreb, Prime Minister Of India became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia, marking a historic step in strengthening diplomatic and cultural ties between the two nations.
- As PM arrived at his hotel in the Croatian capital, members of the Indian community were present in large numbers, waving flags and chanting patriotic slogans like “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”
- Adding a unique spiritual dimension to the welcome, a group of Croatian nationals, all dressed in white, joined Prime Minister in chanting the Gayatri Mantra, one of the most revered verses in Hinduism.
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1794. Meghalaya invests INR 3,000 crore to boost education, sports and youth development
- On June 19, 2025, Meghalaya Chief Minister emphasised his government’s Rs 3,000 crore investment in education, sports, and entrepreneurship, prioritising youth development through infrastructure upgrades, new colleges, and the state’s first university, Captain Williamson Sangma State University.
- The CM inaugurated a two-storey building at Dalu Government Higher Secondary School in West Garo Hills under Mission Education Phase I, highlighting initiatives like smart classrooms, MGMP, CM Elevate, and PRIME to support artists and entrepreneurs, per the event attended by ministers and MLAs.
- The CM announced plans to bolster sports infrastructure for the upcoming National Games, with discussions planned with sports associations to support athletes, noting Meghalaya’s selection as host due to its preparedness, as stated in his address.
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1795. Jammu Kashmir: Rs 500 Lakh Approved for 5 Multipurpose Marketing Centres
- On June 18, 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir Apex Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, reviewed the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), approving Rs 877.10 lakh for 2024–26, including Rs 500.00 lakh for five Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres (TMMCs) to boost tribal economic activity, per Daily Excelsior.
- Secretary Prasanna G. Ramaswamy announced Rs 377.10 lakh for Forest Rights Act Cells (one UT-level, twenty district-level) to manage FRA claims and Community Forest Resource plans, with funding from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and DAPST allocations from 17 Union Ministries.
- Dulloo directed Deputy Commissioners to verify gaps in 25 indicators (housing, education, healthcare, market access) for Detailed Project Reports, emphasizing accurate data collection and personal oversight to ensure DA-JGUA benefits reach all tribal settlements.
1796. Meghalaya's West Garo Hills gets school building; CM reaffirms Rs 3000 cr push for youth
- On June 18, 2025, Meghalaya Chief Minister inaugurated a two-storey building at Dalu Government Higher Secondary School in West Garo Hills, funded under Mission Education Phase I, as part of the state’s drive to enhance educational infrastructure, per Northeast Now.
- CM highlighted a Rs 3,000 crore investment in education, sports, and entrepreneurship through initiatives like CM Elevate and PRIME, noting the establishment of Captain Williamson Sangma State University and revamped school and college facilities.
- The same day, CM inaugurated a PRIME Hub in Baghmara, aimed at supporting entrepreneurs, SHGs, and farmers in livelihood activities, reinforcing the government’s commitment to youth welfare and economic growth.
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1797. Govt to launch FASTag-based annual pass of ₹3,000 for private vehicles from August 15: Gadkari
- On June 18, 2025, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced the launch of a FASTag-based Annual Pass, priced at ₹3,000, which will be effective from August 15, 2025.
- Designed for non-commercial vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, the annual pass will remain valid for one year or up to 200 highway trips whichever comes first. The initiative aims to simplify toll payments and improve travel convenience on National Highways.
- The Annual Pass will be available for activation and renewal via the Rajmarg Yatra App and official NHAI and MoRTH websites. It addresses complaints about toll plazas within a 60 km range, offering a single, affordable solution that reduces congestion, wait times, and toll-related disputes for millions of private vehicle users.
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1798. INS Arnala commissioned into Indian Navy: Know all about the first vessel of ASW-SWC series
- INS Arnala, the first ASW-SWC vessel, was commissioned on 18 June 2025. at Visakhapatnam under Eastern Naval Command in the presence of CDS General Anil Chauhan and other dignitaries.
- The ship is 77 meters long, weighs over 1,490 tonnes, and is powered by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet propulsion system, enabling agility in shallow waters for missions like anti-submarine warfare, sub-surface surveillance, LIMO, and rescue operations.
- Named after Maharashtra’s Arnala Fort, INS Arnala reflects India’s evolution into a “Builder’s Navy”, showcasing home-grown stealth, sensors, and warfare systems, and aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in defence manufacturing.
1799. Made-in-India business jet by 2028: JV of France’s Dassault, Anil Ambani-led company to manufacture Falcon 2000 planes in Nagpur
- On 18 June 2025, Dassault Aviation, in partnership with Reliance Aerostructure Ltd, announced at the Paris Air Show that it will manufacture its Falcon 2000 business jet in Nagpur, India, with the first jet expected by 2028.
- The strategic collaboration marks a major step in boosting India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem, aligning with the "Make in India" initiative.
- Dassault also partnered with Tata Advanced Systems to set up a facility in Hyderabad for manufacturing the fuselage of Rafale fighter jets, further deepening its long-standing defense and industrial relationship with India, built over decades through aircraft like the Mirage 2000 and Rafale in the Indian Air Force fleet.
1800. Maruti Suzuki's Manesar Plant Gets India's Largest Automobile Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal
- On June 17, 2025, Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant in Haryana unveiled India’s largest in plant multi modal cargo terminal, formally opening a direct railway link into the factory compound.
- The terminal a part of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor, features a 6.9 km track to the Northern Railway at Patli and can ship up to 450,000 cars annually effectively easing highway congestion and cutting CO₂ emissions by about 175,000 tonnes each year.
- The inaugural train, carrying 276 cars to Nagpur, marks Maruti’s green logistics push the firm aims to shift 35% of vehicle dispatches to rail by 2030–31, with anticipated savings of 60 million litres of fuel annually.