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2111. Jupiter Secures ₹5 Billion for Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing Expansion
- On 15 April 2025, It was reported that, Kolkata-based solar cell manufacturer and solar solutions provider Jupiter International had secured a ₹5 billion (~$58.07 million) investment from ValueQuest SCALE Fund.
- The investment will be utilized to expand its manufacturing capacity. The company has a 1 GW facility in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. It plans to expand its total manufacturing capacity to 5.6 GW of solar cells and 2.4 GW of solar modules.
- According to Mercom’s Annual and Q4 2024 Solar Funding and M&A Report, global corporate funding in the solar sector in 2024 reached $26.3 billion, a 24% year-over-year decline from $34.4 billion.
2112. IIT Delhi, Micron tie up to power next-gen semiconductor research in India
- On 15 April 2025, The Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi) announced that it has partnered with Micron Technology, Inc. to promote advanced research in electronic materials and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven modelling.
- The collaboration, formed through IIT Delhi's Corporate Relations office, aims to strengthen the link between academic research and real-world industrial needs, especially in the fast-evolving semiconductor sector.
- The joint effort will focus on developing new solutions using modern technology and scientific knowledge to tackle major challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.
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2113. Nagaland Launches Solar Mission Under PM Surya Ghar Scheme, Announces State Subsidy
- On 14th April 2025, Nagaland CM launched the Nagaland Solar Mission for residential rooftop solar under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in Kohima.
- At the launch, CM Rio said the solar mission aims to tackle Nagaland's power deficit, with the state offering additional subsidies to boost the green energy push.
- CM announced on X that Nagaland Solar Mission was launched to promote rooftop solar under #PMSuryaGharMuftBijliYojana, with total subsidies ranging from 96% (up to 2 kW) to 85% (up to 3 kW), including additional state support.
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2114. JCBL Group Signs MoU With Slovakia To Co-develop Next-gen Combat Vehicle Tech
- On 15 April 2025 India and Slovakia have signed a Defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at co-developing and manufacturing advanced technologies for next-generation combat vehicles.
- The agreement was signed between Slovakia and Airbornics Defence & Space (ADSL), the defence subsidiary of India’s JCBL Group. the MoU was formalised during the ongoing state visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Slovakia, where she is accompanied by a high-level business delegation.
- The agreement marks the first defence partnership of its kind between the two countries, highlighting India’s growing role in global defence cooperation and indigenous manufacturing.
- Under the MoU, ADSL will be responsible for developing and manufacturing critical subsystems for Light Tanks, Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs), and Future Infantry Combat Vehicles (FICVs). These will include Turrets, Active Protection Systems (APS), Remote-Controlled Weapon Systems (RCWS), and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) modules.
2115. India's First Make in India Runway Rubber/Paint Removal Machine for Noida International Airport
- On 15 April 2025 Anlon Technology Solutions Limited proudly announces the launch of its new brand segment, CleAnJet — the country’s first Make in India runway rubber/paint removal machine, designed specifically for Noida International Airport.
- The significant achievement marks a milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to developing indigenous solutions for the aviation sector.
- With the rising demand for new airports and the transformation of existing national airports into international hubs, the necessity for reliable runway rubber removal machines has become crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and safety.
2116. Ambedkar Jayanti: New Train Inaugurated From Ambedkar Nagar To New Delhi
- On 13 April 2025, Lok Sabha Speaker and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister had launched a new train from Ambedkar Nagar in Madhya Pradesh, B R Ambedkar's birthplace, to New Delhi via Kota in Rajasthan.
- Railway Minister and CM Yadav attended the event on 13 April 2025, the eve of Ambedkar's birth anniversary, via videoconferencing.
- Railway Minister said the new train -- Dr Ambedkar Nagar-Kota-New Delhi 20155/56 Express -- connecting Ambedkar's birthplace with New Delhi is a tribute to his work and role as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
2117. India Weaves Growth: Silk production rises to 38,913 MT, exports cross Rs. 2,000 crore, benefiting over 78,000 under government schemes
- On 11 April 2025 It was reported that,India’s silk story is not just about tradition—it’s a tale of transformation and triumph. In 2023-24, the country produced 38,913 metric tonnes of raw silk and exported silk products worth Rs. 2,027.56 crore.
- Solidifying its position as the world’s second-largest silk producer and top consumer, according to the Ministry of Textiles.
- Backed by government schemes like Silk Samagra, which has already benefitted over 78,000 individuals, India’s silk sector is weaving economic empowerment into its rich cultural fabric. From the shimmering sarees of Kanchipuram to the earthy charm of Bhagalpur Tussar, silk continues to bind heritage with livelihoods across rural India.
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2118. 6043 किमी ग्रामीण सड़कों की मरम्मत पूरी, 3059 करोड़ खर्च
- 14 अप्रैल 2025 को बताया गया कि पटना राज्य सरकार ने ग्रामीण विकास की दिशा में एक और बड़ी उपलब्धि हासिल की है.मुख्यमंत्री ग्रामीण पथ मरम्मत कार्यक्रम के तहत 2024-25 में 6043 किलोमीटर सड़कों का मरम्मत कार्य पूरा कर लिया गया है.
- इस कार्य पर 3059 करोड़ रुपये की राशि खर्च हुई है. विभाग को इसके लिए कुल 3294 करोड़ रुपये स्वीकृत किये गये थे. यह कार्यक्रम अब बिहार ग्रामीण पथ मरम्मत नीति 2018 के अंतर्गत संचालित हो रहा है.
- 2006-07 में जहां मात्र 106 करोड़ रुपये खर्च हुए थे, वहीं 2024-25 में यह बढ़कर 3059 करोड़ रुपये तक पहुंच गया.यह राज्य सरकार की ग्रामीण सड़कों के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है. इस योजना के लागू होने से ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में सड़कों की स्थिति में स्पष्ट सुधार हुआ है. मुख्यमंत्री ग्रामीण पथ मरम्मत कार्यक्रम आज ग्रामीण बिहार के विकास का एक मजबूत आधार बनता जा रहा है.
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2119. PM Modi lays foundation stone for powerplant in Yamunanagar
- On 14 April 2025, Prime Minister Of India laid the foundation stone for a project of increasing the capacity of a thermal powerplant in Yamunanagar, Haryana. PM was facilitated by Chief Minister Of Haryana highlighting how the event has happened on the "auspicious day" of Ambedkar Jayanti.
- On this auspicious day, in the name of Deenbandhu Chotu Ram ji, under your leadership, the foundation stone of making the power plant an 800 MW one will be laid On 14 April, 2025.
- PM also flagged off the first commercial flight between Hisar and Ayodhya and laid the foundation stone for a new terminal at Hisar airport.
2120. Northeast’s first robotic surgery facility unveiled in Assam
- Assam Chief Minister On (April 13, 2025) inaugurated the first robotic surgery facility of the northeast at the State Cancer Institute of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
- Health officials said the robotic surgery facility was set up for ₹14.99 crore under the Centre’s National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke. The facility offers enhanced precision, superior control and 3D visualisation, enabling better outcomes in cancer care.
- Assam is beginning Bohag celebrations by dedicating North East India’s first ever onco-robotic surgery facility at the Guwahati Medical College. Our government hospitals will now offer low-cost, highly precise and least invasive oncological surgical procedures through MADE IN INDIA machinery,” he posted on X after dedicating the facility to the people.
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