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2181. Force Multiplier": India Successfully Tests Anti-Radiation Missile 'Rudram-II
- India successfully test-fired an air-surface anti-radiation missile from a Su-30MKI fighter jet. The Rudram-II anti-radiation supersonic missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Rudram-II missile is the first indigenously developed anti-radiation missile designed to target enemy ground radars (surveillance, tracking) and communication stations in Suppression of Enemy Air Defence (SEAD) missions.
- Rudram-1 is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is designed to suppress enemy air defenses by targeting and destroying radar installations, communication sites, and other radio frequency emitting sources.
2182. First indigenous frigate Triput launched by Goa Shipyard Limited
- On 23 July,2024, In a significant milestone, Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) successfully launched the first indigenous P1135.6 Frigate. the vessel is the first of the two Frigates of the P1135.6 Class being constructed at GSL. It is the first time these vessels are being constructed indigenously.
- The 124-metre-long and 15.5-metre-wide ship is propelled by four gas turbines, designed to achieve a maximum speed of 28 knots at a displacement of approximately 3200 tonnes in P1135.6 Frigate.
- The ship was launched by Adv. Rita Sreedharan, in the presence of PS Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa, the Chief Guest for the occasion.
2183. Army Chief launches 'Agniastra' multi-target detonation device during Gangtok conference
- On 11 October,2024, Indian Army Chief, launched "Agniastra," a portable multi-target detonation device,, the device holds "tremendous potential" for use in room interventions, remote bunker or hideout destruction, and reserve demolitions
- The device was developed by Major the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers and is seen as a major advancement in both conventional and counter-terrorism operations.
- The Portable Multi-Target Detonation Device, also known as WEDC, was specifically designed to improve the safety and reliability of multiple-target detonations, overcoming the limitations of the previously used Exploder Dynamo Capacitor, which had a limited range of 400 metres.
2184. Indian Army Introduces Hexacopter Drone Armed With Machine Gun
- On 11 may 2024, The Indian Army has introduced an innovative hexacopter drone that can be mounted with a machine gun to support combat operations.
- The Sirin Hexadrone, the cutting-edge platform was presented during an integrated small arms firing event for the service’s Western Command.
- Hexacopter drone is 1-kilogram (2.2-pound) payload capacity also enables it to accommodate an array of armaments — from small arms to grenades and mortars — to adapt to various combat scenarios.
2185. Assam Becomes India’s Third Fastest Growing State with 7.94% GDP Growth
- On April 8, 2025, Assam was declared India’s third-fastest growing state with a GDP growth rate of 7.94% at constant prices, a milestone Chief Minister celebrated on social media as evidence of the state’s effective developmental policies and investments.
- The state’s economic rise is driven by pro-investor initiatives and robust funding in infrastructure, institutions, and human capital, with per capita GSDP reaching Rs 1,58,807 in 2023–24, marking a 19% increase from the previous year, though still below India’s Rs 2,15,935.
- Government data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and the Reserve Bank of India shows Assam consistently surpassing national growth rates—13.4% in FY 2021–22 (vs. India’s 8.7%), 9.1% in FY 2022–23 (vs. 7.2%), and a projected high single-digit growth in FY 2023–24.
- CM highlighted this transformation as a shift from an “unthinkable” past, positioning Assam as a vital contributor to India’s economic landscape through strategic planning, making it a standout example of regional development fueled by sustained efforts across multiple sectors.
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2186. Centre sanctions Rs 1k crore for Bhoma-Old Goa road expansion
- On 7 April 2025, Union minister for road transport and highways announced the sanction of Rs 1,060.2 crore for four-laning of a 7-km stretch from Bhoma to Old Goa on NH-748.
- Minister said this project will elevate severe congestion and limited Right of Way in Bhoma, Corlim, and Ella.“This highway, formerly NH 4-A, spans 153km from NH 48 near Belagavi in Karnataka to NH 66 near Panaji, Goa, serving as a vital link for passenger and freight traffic from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka to Goa.
- Minister said, with this upgrade, the entire Panaji–Khandepar corridor will feature a four-lane roadway with paved shoulders. Owing to severe congestion and limited Right of Way in Bhoma, Corlim, and Ella, two elevated corridors totalling 4.2km and 7m-wide service roads on both sides have been proposed.
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2187. India overtakes Germany to become 3rd-largest generator of wind, solar power: Report
- On 8 April,2025 It was Reported that, India became the world's third-largest producer of electricity from wind and solar energy in 2024, overtaking Germany.
- The report said low-carbon sources, including renewables and nuclear power, together provided 40.9 per cent of the world's electricity in 2024. This is the first time the 40 per cent mark has been crossed since the 1940s.
- Globally, renewables led the growth in clean electricity, adding a record 858 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2024 -- 49 per cent more than the previous record in 2022.
2188. Odisha, IOCL Ink ₹61,000 Cr Deal For India’s Largest Dual-Feed Petrochemical Plant
- On 8 April 2025 Odisha govertment has taken a significant step towards making the state an industrial hub by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for setting up India's largest dual-feed naphtha cracker project .
- The project will be developed in Paradip, Jagatsinghpur district, with a groundbreaking investment of ₹61,077 crore towards realising Odisha's aspirations in energy and petrochemical sector.
- This initiative is a transformative plan aimed at the all-round development of eastern India, focusing on human resource development, infrastructure enhancement, and economic opportunities to make the region a key driver of ‘Viksit Bharat
2189. Surat’s first exclusively organic farmers market opens
- ON 8 April 2025 The city's first farmers market exclusively for organic produce was inaugurated in by governor of Gujarat.
- The market, farmers will sell their produce directly to consumers. It will be open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 8am to 11am. The market has space for 70 farmers who are practising natural farming.
- The state govt has been working over the past few years to improve public health, preserve soil fertility and protect the environment. Natural farming is the only solution.
2190. In 1st-ever journey out of dist, 40 govtschoolgirls from Bhandara fly to Isro
- On 8 April 2025 The excitement was palpable and smiles writ large on the faces of approximately 40 schoolgirls from underprivileged communities in remote Bhandara villages when they embarked on their first-ever air travel during a state-sponsored educational visit to Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro).
- Social welfare officer Sachin Madavi said, "These girls come from such remote areas that they have never even seen a train, let alone travelled by one. Taking them to Isro by air is more than just a trip — it's about broadening their horizons and inspiring them to dream big."
- The students hail from a government residential institution for scheduled caste and neo-Buddhist in Rajedhegaon. When discussions regarding their visit to Isro's Sriharikota facility arose, Madavi proposed enhancing travel arrangements
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