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2061. India dedicates Jaffna Cultural Centre to people of Sri Lanka
- On Feb 11, 2023, India dedicated to the people of Sri Lanka the state-of-the-art Jaffna Cultural Centre which was built with India's assistance and is a magnificent example of the bilateral development partnership.
- The centre, whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2015, was dedicated to the people of Sri Lanka after a colourful cultural show that projected the diversity and richness of Sri Lankan culture.
- Consists of multiple facilities such as a museum, an advanced theatre-style auditorium that can accommodate more than 600 people, a 11-storey learning tower and a public square
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2062. India sends pomegranates to US for first time by sea
- On 21 April 2025 A consignment of 14 tonnes of pomegranates grown in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar recently landed in the United States, for the first time via a sea route.
- The fruits, all packed in 4,620 boxes, were dispatched from Mumbai and reached New York in the second week of March, within five weeks of departure. In a statement on April 19, the Union Ministry of Commerce said the cargo was met with "exceptional enthusiasm" and quality of the pomegranates the Bhagwa variety .
- The consignment by sea was dispatched by a Mumbai-based exporter of fruits and vegetables, registered with India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
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2063. Auto exports rise 19% to 53.6L units in FY25
- On 21 April 2025 Auto exports rose by 19% to over 53 lakh units in FY25, driven by robust demand for passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in overseas markets.
- Overall exports last fiscal stood at 53.6 lakh units as compared to 45 lakh units in FY24. Passenger vehicle shipments rose by 15% to 7.7 lakh units.
- The segment reported its best ever yearly performance last fiscal driven by demand for global models being manufactured in India, industry body Siam stated.agencies
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2064. Arunachal CM unveils Rs 100 crore projects in Indo-China border town Mechuka
- On April 19, 2025, Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 100 crore in Mechuka, Shi Yomi district, located 40 km from the Indo-China border.
- Key infrastructure projects under the CMCSRDP include a ₹24 crore township road in Tato, a ₹6.5 crore Bailey bridge over Yargapchu, a ₹31 crore steel composite bridge at Tsenang, and roads in Drongsar and Roing village.
- In tourism and sports, Khandu launched an Adventure Zone, a multipurpose sports stadium in Monigong, and an indoor hall in Mechuka, boosting the area’s scenic and cultural tourism potential.
- Supported by the Vibrant Village Programme and PMGSY-III, these initiatives aim to enhance border connectivity, improve livelihoods, and promote tourism in Mechuka, as highlighted by Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona.
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2065. Amaravati set to become world's first fully renewable-powered city
- On 20 April 2025, It was Reported that, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to create history as it targets to become the world's first city to be powered entirely by renewable energy as town planners look to build an ultra-modern yet environmentally sustainable 'people's capital'.
- With an ambitious plan to harness 2,700 megawatts (MW) of green energy, the city aims to meet all its electricity needs through sustainable sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, officials said.
- Officials said by 2050, Amaravati is projected to require 2700 MW (2.7 Gigawatt) of power, with a minimum of 30 per cent sourced from renewable energy, including solar and wind energy.
2066. BHEL Reports 19% Revenue Growth, Secures Record Orders In FY 2024-25
- On 20 April 2025, It was reported that, State-run Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) reported a 19% rise in revenue for 2024–25, reaching ₹27,350 crore, driven by a robust order book, with record-high order inflows of ₹92,534 crore primarily from the power sector, taking its total order book to ₹1.95 trillion by the end of the fiscal year.
- BHEL maintained its leadership in the power sector by winning orders worth Rs. 81,349 crores. The industrial segment recorded fresh orders worth Rs. 11,185 crores, showcasing the company’s diversified presence across sectors such as transportation, defence, process industries, and industrial equipment.
- On the execution front, BHEL commissioned/synchronised 8.1 GW of power capacity, demonstrating its continued focus on project delivery and operational efficiency.
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2067. Odisha inaugurates Khelo India Centers in every district
- On 20 April 2025, In a major push to strengthen grassroots sports infrastructure, Khelo India Centers have been inaugurated across all districts of Odisha with joint support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the State Sports and Youth Services Department.
- Launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the initiative aims to develop world-class sports facilities and nurture young talent in disciplines like football, volleyball, hockey, athletics, kho-kho, kabaddi, and more. Each center will receive an annual grant of Rs. 5 lakh for efficient operation and athlete development.
- Odisha Sports Minister announced the launch alongside the start of the fifth edition of the Kalinga Super Cup, which begins 20 Aril 2025 in Bhubaneswar at the iconic Kalinga Stadium.
2068. Telangana government inks Rs 10,500 crore MoU with Japanese IT firms during CM Revanth's visit
- The NTT DATA, a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, and Neysa Networks, an AI-first cloud platform company, have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government in Japan on 18 April,2025, to establish a AI Data Center Cluster in Hyderabad with an investment of Rs 10,500 crore.
- A release from the Chief Minister's office said it would help build India’s largest AI Compute Infrastructure. The upcoming facility in Hyderabad will feature a 400 MW data centre cluster, designed to host the country’s most powerful AI super computing infrastructure with 25,000 GPUs.
- The project aligns with the Telangana government's vision to be the AI capital of India, offering sovereign, scalable and sustainable compute capabilities to support public and enterprise AI workloads.
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2069. Gujarat launches SpaceTech Policy; aims to attract $5 billion investment in 5yrs
- The Gujarat government on 17 April 2025, launched the Gujarat SpaceTech Policy (2025–2030) with an aim of attracting “investments worth USD 5 billion over the next five years” and creating “employment for 25,000 people”, a senior official said.
- A statement issued by the government said that the policy, inspired by the legacy of the father of the Indian space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, seeks to “foster innovation, attract investment, and drive private sector participation in India’s rapidly growing space economy.”
- In collaboration with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and the department of space, Gujarat plans to develop a dedicated space manufacturing park equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and common technical facilities, as per the policy.
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2070. Troops get 4G/5G connectivity at high-altitude posts in Ladakh on China & Pak frontiers
- On April 19, 2025, Army troops and civilians in remote border villages of Ladakh, including high-altitude posts along China and Pakistan frontiers, gained access to reliable 4G and 5G mobile connectivity for the first time.
- The initiative, led by the Army’s 14 Corps, covers areas like Galwan, Daulat Beg Oldie, Siachen Glacier, and Batalik, boosting morale for soldiers at isolated posts above 18,000 feet by enabling family contact.
- Through a whole-of-government approach, the Army partnered with telecom providers and Ladakh administration, using optical fibre infrastructure to install mobile towers, including a 5G tower in Siachen.
- Beyond troop welfare, the connectivity enhances local economies, border tourism, medical services, and education in remote villages, reducing migration and integrating them into the national digital network.