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2101. India exports 10,000 tonnes rice to Bangladesh to help address food shortage
- On 16 April 2025, An Indian vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of rice arrived at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port, days after India exported an additional 36,100 tonnes of parboiled rice to its eastern neighbour.
- The rice, shipped in a vessel named MV Phu Thanh, was bought under an open tender contract signed on March 2, 2025. Under the contract, a total of five lakh metric tonnes of rice will be imported from India by Bangladesh to address its food shortages.
- Since last year, Bangladesh has faced a severe decline in many sectors, including agriculture, with severe rains, and droughts causing decline in food supply. The problems have been exacerbated due to the socio-political as well as massive economic instability, corruption, and the country’s inability to meet the global food price hikes.
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2102. Labour ministry signs MoU with Swiggy to list gig opportunities on govt's NCS portal
- On 16 April, 2025, Food delivery and quick commerce platform Swiggy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Labour & Employment for strengthening employment linkages in the gig and logistics sector through the National Career Service (NCS) portal.
- Under this MoU, Swiggy will integrate its gig opportunities–including delivery, logistics, and support roles–onto the NCS portal.
- The real-time integration will enhance visibility of gig jobs for NCS users, who will benefit from timely and verified work opportunities across urban and semi-urban areas.
2103. Organic exports from India surges 35% to $666 m in FY25
- On 15 April 2025 The government said India’s export of organic products jumped 35 per cent to $665.96 million (about ₹5,710 crore) during the 2024-25 fiscal from $494.80 million in the previous year due to a surge mainly in shipments of cereals, tea, spices, medicinal plants, oilseeds and processed foods.
- In volume terms, the growth was 41 per cent at 0.37 million tonnes (mt) from 0.26 mt. Though the government said that the upward trend shows rising global demand for Indian organic products, experts said that there is a lot of steps needed to re-build the brand ‘Organic India’ amid questions raised over credibility of certifying agencies.
- Export of organic cereals (rice) and millets increased to $161.67 million in FY25 from $86.66 million in FY24, that of organic processed food to $154.01 million from $129.61 million, medicinal plant products to $88.57 million from $72.42 million, organic tea to $45.13 million from $34.11 million, organic spices to $45.42 million from $35.93 million and organic oilseeds to $36.20 million from $25.64 million.
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2104. Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express becomes India’s First Rail With ATM
- On 16 April 2025 In a first for Indian Railways, the Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express has become the country's first train to feature an onboard ATM, installed in an air-conditioned coach. The ATM has successfully completed its trial run.
- India has installed an ATM in a train, and ran successful trials to check its efficiency. The cash service will be available in the Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express. Passengers should note that the ATM has been set up in an air-conditioned coach of the train
- The initiative has been introduced as part of Indian Railways’ Innovative and Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme (INFRIS) with a collaboration between the Bhusawal division of Indian Railways and the Bank of Maharashtra.
2105. DRDO को मिली बड़ी सफलता, 651 किलोवाट वाटर जेट सिस्टम का किया सफल ट्रायल
- 15 अप्रैल 2025 डिफेंस रिसर्च एंड डेवलपमेंट ऑर्गनाइजेशन (Defence Research and Development Organisation- DRDO) के 651 किलोवाट वाटर जेट प्रोपल्शन सिस्टम (Water jet propulsion system) का सफल ट्रायल हुआ।
- लार्सन एंड टर्बो (Larsen & Turbo) ने टेक्नोलॉजी डेवलपमेंट फंड स्कीम (Technology Development Fund Scheme) के तहत डिजाइन किया है, जिसका भारतीय नौसेना के फास्ट इंटरसेप्टर क्राफ्ट पर प्रारंभिक समुद्री परीक्षण किया गया। एक्स पर एक पोस्ट में कहा गया, ‘डीआरडीओ की टीडीएफ स्कीम के तहत एक बड़ा मील का पत्थर हासिल हुआ।
- 651 किलोवाट वॉटरजेट प्रोपल्शन सिस्टम ने भारतीय नौसेना के फास्ट इंटरसेप्टर क्राफ्ट पर समुद्री परीक्षण सफलतापूर्वक पूरा किया। इसे लार्सन एंड टर्बो ने पूरी तरह स्वदेशी रूप से डिजाइन और डेवलप किया है।
2106. Two Bengaluru startups release powerful tech platforms on World Quantum Day
- On 16 April 2025 On the occasion of World Quantum Day, Bengaluru-based startups — QpiAI and QNu Labs — announced two new quantum technologies.
- QpiAI, one of the eight startups selected under the National Quantum Mission coordinated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), announced the launch of one of India’s most powerful quantum computers featuring 25 superconducting qubits bits (quantum bits).
- , QNu Labs launched QShield, described as the "world’s first platform" that enables seamless cryptography management across any environment. QShield offers an end-to-end solution for securing sensitive data both in transit and at rest.
- The startup’s products have been commercialised and delivered to organisations, including DRDO, Weapons and Electronic Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), the Indian Army, BEL, and the Indian Navy.
2107. Centre Plans Rs 10 Lakh Crore Highway Projects In Next Two Years, Special Focus On Northeast And Border Areas
- On April 13, 2025, Union Minister announced a Rs 10 lakh crore plan for national highway projects over the next two years, prioritising Northeast and border areas to match US road standards.
- The initiative includes 784 projects covering 21,355 km in eastern India, costing Rs 3.73 lakh crore, with Rs 57,696 crore for Assam, Rs 90,000 crore for Bihar, and significant investments in West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
- Union minister highlighted ongoing projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore in the Northeast (excluding Assam) and a Rs 170 crore mass rapid transport pilot in Nagpur using non-polluting buses, potentially expandable nationwide.
- India’s highway network has grown from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,204 km, with only 9% now under two lanes, reflecting a major upgrade in infrastructure quality across states.
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2108. Assam to launch NE's first hydroelectric project as part of Rs 12,000 crore Greenko investment
- On April 15, 2025, Assam announced plans to launch the Northeast’s first Pumped Storage Project (PSP), a hydroelectric system aimed at stabilizing the grid and meeting peak power demands.
- This initiative is part of Greenko Group’s Rs 12,000 crore investment in Assam, committed during the #AdvantageAssam2 summit, with construction expected to start within the year.
- Chief Minister held a follow-up meeting with Greenko to finalise timelines, highlighting the project’s role in boosting Assam’s energy infrastructure via social media.
- The PSP positions Assam as a leader in India’s green energy transition, marking a significant step toward sustainable power solutions in the region.
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2109. Karnataka govt, Bavaria sign MoU to boost ties in AI, biotech, more
- On 15 April 2025, The Karnataka government and the German state of Bavaria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in key areas, including Artificial Intelligence, quantum technology, biotechnology, Smart Cities, higher education, and sustainable agriculture, among others.
- The MoU was signed by Karnataka's Minister for Large and Medium Industries, M B Patil, and Dr Florian Herrmann, Head of the Bavarian State Chancellery.
- During the meeting, Herrmann was briefed in detail about Karnataka's robust industrial ecosystem and the various investment opportunities available in the state.
2110. Vande Bharat Trial Run Successful On Katra-Sangaldan Rail Stretch; Visuals Surface
- On 15 April 2025 A successful trial of the Vande Bharat express was conducted on the newly constructed Katra-Sangaldan railway link, which marked a major milestone in the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link(USBRL).
- The trail, conducted earlier this week, tested the trains speed, safety and route readiness ahead of the formal inauguration .
- The Vande Bharat Express, India’s flagship semi-high-speed train, will soon operate on this newly connected stretch, offering world-class amenities and significantly reducing travel time for passengers traveling to and from the Kashmir Valley.
- The USBRL project has been under development for years, involving some of the most challenging and complex railway construction work in the country. The terrain includes mountainous regions, deep gorges, and major river crossings, with the Chenab Bridge—currently the world’s highest railway bridge—being a major highlight of the route.