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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102291) | |
2151. Apple CEO Tim Cook, marking a significant milestone for the company’s retail presence in India
- The Apple Store BKC offers a complete range of Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches. Customers can also benefit from services like the Genius Bar for technical support, Apple Trade-In for upgrading devices, and Today at Apple sessions, which offer creative and educational workshops. The store’s team, consisting of over 100 members, collectively speaks more than 20 languages, ensuring personalized assistance for diverse customers.
- Apple currently operates two official stores in India- Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi, which opened on April 20, 2023.
- Notably, India's mobile phone exports, significantly boosted by Apple's iPhone production, surged to Rs. 1,50,000 crore (US$ 17.27 billion) in the first ten months of the financial year April 2024 –January 2025, a 50% increase from the previous (2024) year, with iPhone exports reaching Rs. 1,00,000 crore.
2152. Once completed, the Etalin project, one of India’s largest, will enhance renewable energy capacity, boost national energy security, and drive regional growth in Arunachal Pradesh.
- On April 10, 2025, the Arunachal Pradesh government allocated Rs 269.97 crore for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project in Dibang Valley, handed over by CM Pema Khandu to the Anini Deputy Commissioner.
- CM thanked Deputy CM, Chief Secretary, and central and state officials for their support in advancing this major hydropower initiative. He also acknowledged the Mishmi community’s crucial cooperation, emphasizing their role in harnessing Arunachal’s hydropower potential for sustainable development and prosperity.
- Once completed, the Etalin project, one of India’s largest, will enhance renewable energy capacity, boost national energy security, and drive regional growth in Arunachal Pradesh.
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2153. IIM Raipur and NADT join hands to encourage innovation in taxation, governance and public policy
- On April 9, 2025The Indian Institute of Management Raipur signed an MoU with the National Academy of Direct Taxes , Nagpur. The partnership will facilitate cooperation in important areas such as taxation, law enforcement, public policy, and management.
- Professor Ram Kumar Kakani, Director of IIM Raipur, and Shri Aakash Dewangan, Additional Director General of NADT, signed the agreement. The partnership was anticipated to promote a broad spectrum of activities such as collaborative research, faculty development programs, student internships, and field training.
- Prof. Kakani said, "Such significant collaborations broaden the knowledge horizon of young minds, providing them with the freedom to indulge in innovative thinking for the public good.
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2154. Cabinet approves 6-lane Zirakpur bypass to decongest Chandigarh
- On 9 April, 2025, The Union Cabinet approved the construction of the six-lane Zirakpur bypass at a total capital cost of ₹1,878.31 crore, with the aim to decongest cities such as Zirakpur and Panchkula, by diverting traffic moving towards Himachal Pradesh.
- The six-lane Zirakpur bypass will start from the Zirakpur-Patiala junction on NH-7 and end at the Zirakpur-Parwanoo junction on NH-5 with a total length 19.2 km, running through Punjab and Haryana.
- Once developed, the bypass will help traffic headed to Himachal Pradesh avoid the highly urbanised and congested stretch of Zirakpur in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana.
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2155. India’s exports surge to record $820 billion in 2024-25 despite global challenges
- On 10 April 2025 India’s goods and services exports have crossed a record $820 billion in financial year 2024-25, which represents a close to 6 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of $778 billion for the 2023 to 2024 .
- The minister complimented the exporters for the all-time high achievement in exports in spite of multiple headwinds, including the Red Sea crisis, Israel-Hamas conflict spilling over to the Gulf region, continuation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and slow growth in some developed economies. The Minister lauded the exporters for their resilience and efforts.
- The country is working in a proactive manner and exploring solutions which are in the best interest of the nation. The team working on BTA is exploring the right mix and the right balance, and he exhorted the exporters not to panic and look at the silver lining in the present scenario.
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2156. SRO to build military satellites for surveillance and intelligence
- On 10 April 2025 India has taken a big step toward this future, as Chief of Defence Staff General announced plans to launch several satellites for intelligence and surveillance during the Indian DefSpace Symposium in Delhi.
- These satellites will be built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and will boost the military’s ability to watch and listen from space.
- The military space doctrine will also be ready in three months, guiding how these tools will be used. With India’s long borders and strategic needs, this move shows how seriously the nation is taking space as a new frontier for defence.
- The satellites play two key roles watching over vast areas (surveillance) and gathering secret information (intelligence). Together, they give the military a powerful advantage in today’s fast-moving world.
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2157. Indian Railways Launches Its First Transgender Tea Stall At Guwahati Railway Station
- On 10 March,2023 It was reported that, Guwahati Railway station in Assam is now home to India’s first transgender tea stall. The tea stall is fully managed by the transgender community.
- According to a report by NDTV, Northeast Frontier Railway took up the initiative to set up the ‘Trans tea stall’ at Guwahati Railway station.
- This tea stall is located on Platform number 1 at Guwahati Railway station. At the inauguration event, the Associate Vice Chairman of the Transgender Welfare Board of Assam, Swati Bidhan Baruah was also present.
2158. In a first, Indian Railways to develop master clock system
- On 19 August,2024, It was reported that, In a first, the Indian Railways developed a master clock system for synchronising time with the applications and systems across its network.
- The necessity of keeping uniform time across all systems and applications involved in train operations arose following difficulties in accident investigations.
- The necessity of keeping uniform time across all systems and applications involved in train operations arose following difficulties in accident investigations.
2159. First time In Indian Railways 'Rail Rakshak Dal' Formed For Quick Rescue Operation
- On September 24, 2024 It was Reported that, the first time in Indian Railways 'Rail Rakshak Dal" has been formed amid several train accident incidents across the country.
- According to the Railways, the Rail Rakshak Dal will have employees of NDRF, RPF trained from Vadodara and Mechanical (Carriage and Wagon) department, who have been provided with equipment for disaster management and vehicles for travel.
- The rescue team, which will work under the control of the Railway Protection Force, will be utilised for rescue during train accidents and as requested by the state government.
2160. पौआखाली रेलवे स्टेशन पर पहली बार पहुंची ट्रेन:किशनगंज में देखने के लिए सैकड़ों लोगों की उमड़ी भीड़, करोड़ों की लागत से बनी नई रेल
- 27 मार्च , 2025 को किशनगंज में गलगलिया से अररिया तक जाने के लिए नए रेल रूट का निर्माण किया गया है। जहां आज पौआखाली रेलवे स्टेशन पर पहली ट्रेन पहुंच चुकी है, इस स्टेशन पर पहली ट्रेन देखते हुए लोगों में काफी उत्साह है और रेल को देखने के लिए सैकड़ों की तादाद में लोगों की भीड़ उमड़ पड़ी है।
- इसका निर्माण कई फेज में किया जा रहा है, जहां पौआखाली तक पहली रेलगाड़ी पहुंच चुकी है। रेल अधिकारियों के अनुसार इस रेल गाड़ी का परिचालन ट्रायल के रूप में किया गया है।
- ज्ञात हो कि अररिया से गलगलिया रेल परियोजना की स्वीकृति रेल मंत्रालय द्वारा वित्तीय वर्ष 2004 - 05 में दी गई थी। मगर वर्ष 2019 में इस योजना को धरातल पर लाने की शुरुआत की गई, अररिया गलगलिया रेलवे लाइन की कुल लंबाई 110 किलोमीटर है।