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2261. India’s Renewable Energy Boom: Record 25 GW Added In FY 2024-25, Marking 35% Growth
- On 2 April 2025 India has made remarkable progress in renewable energy during the financial year 2024-25, achieving a historic milestone. The country added 25 GW of renewable energy capacity, marking a 35% increase compared to the 2023 to 2024year in 18.57 GW.
- Solar power additions increased from 15 GW in the previous year to nearly 21 GW in the current year, showing a 38% rise. With this, India crossed the 100 GW mark in installed solar capacity, making it one of the leading nations in solar energy adoption.
- The milestone in this area was the establishment of India’s first ingot-wafer manufacturing facility, which started production with a capacity of 2 GW. Under the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar PV Modules, investments worth ₹41,000 crore were made.
2262. Indian Defence export touches record high of 23,622 crore in FY 2024-25
- On 2 April 2025 The country's Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25.
- The Ministry of Defence said "A growth of Rs 2,539 crore or 12.04% has been registered in the just-concluded FY over the defence exports figures of FY 2023-24, which were Rs 21,083 crore."
- The private sector and DPSUs have contributed Rs 15,233 crore and Rs 8,389 crore respectively in defence exports of 2024-25, whereas the corresponding figures for FY 2023-24 were Rs 15,209 crore and Rs 5,874 crore respectively.
- The Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) have shown a significant increase of 42.85% in their exports in the FY 2024-25 reflecting the growing acceptability of Indian products in the global market and the ability of the Indian defence industry to be a part of the global supply chain.
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2263. ISRO develops advanced system for early prediction of lightning strikes across India using satellite data
- On 2 April 2025 ISRO announced that it has made significant strides in nowcasting (weather forecasting) for lightning events across India by leveraging data from Indian geostationary satellites Key contributors to these convection phenomena include surface radiation, temperature, and wind patterns .
- The achievement comes from the efforts of ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). The agency explained that atmospheric lightning results from complex interactions among meteorological parameters influenced by convective processes within the troposphere.
- To improve lightning detection further, the team incorporated additional parameters, including Land Surface Temperature (LST) and wind, into a composite variable aimed at boosting predictive accuracy. ISRO stated that this composite variable aptly captures the fluctuations in lightning activity, as measured by ground-based sources.
- The decrease in OLR strength serves as an indicator of potential lightning activity. The near real-time observations from the INSAT series were utilised to identify and detect these lightning signatures.
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2264. Rs 1186 crores approved for NH-37 between Silchar and Jiribam, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informs
- On March 28, 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of Rs 1186.20 crore for the four-laning of a 13-km stretch on NH-37 between Silchar (Assam) and Jiribam (Manipur).
- Significance of the Project: Enhances connectivity between Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya. Integrates Imphal into the Jiribam-Silchar-Ratacherra-Kalain-Jowai-Shillong highway network. Improves travel efficiency and reduces transit time.
- The NH-37 expansion will significantly boost inter-state connectivity and economic growth in the Northeast. With enhanced road infrastructure, the project is set to transform travel and trade efficiency in the region.
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2265. 2 Indian Navy Ships Reach Quake-Hit Myanmar With 50 Tonnes Of Relief Supplies
- ON 1 April 2025 Indian Navy ships – INS Satpura and INS Savitri – delivered a fresh tranche of 50 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar, which was recently struck by an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude.
- India mounted its relief mission named 'Operation Brahma' as a swift response to the devastation caused by the earthquake that hit Myanmar
- The Indian embassy in Myanmar, another C-130 aircraft of the Indian Air Force is expected to land in Mandalay on Tuesday, carrying over 15 tonnes of relief materials.
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2266. UPI Payments Hit New High With ₹24.77 Lakh Crore Transactions In March
- On 1 April 2025 The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw a 13.59 per cent increase (on-month) in transaction volume at 18.3 billion in the month of March, from 16.11 billion in February, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed
- The month of March saw a record Rs 24.77 lakh crore worth UPI-based transactions, up 12.79 per cent from Rs 21.96 lakh crore in February 2025 .
- On a year-on-year basis, the record-breaking UPI transactions of Rs 24.77 lakh crore in March marked a 25 per cent surge in value and an impressive 36 per cent growth in volume, demonstrating the unstoppable momentum of India's digital payments revolution.
- The daily transactions averaging Rs 79,910 crore, up 1.9 per cent from February, and volumes rising 2.6 per cent, these numbers underscore the rapid adoption and trust in digital financial solutions.
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2267. HAL gains on inking Rs 62,700-cr deal with Ministry of Defence
- On 1 April 2025 Hindustan Aeronautics rose 2.71% to Rs 4,289.30 after the company secured two contracts worth Rs 62,700 crore from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, to the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
- The first contract is for the supply of 66 LCHs to the Indian Air Force (IAF), and the second is for the supply of 90 LCHs to the Indian Army.
- The supply of these helicopters will commence in the third year and will be spread over the next five years. These contracts will enhance the combat capability of the Armed Forces at high altitudes
- The LCH is Indias first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter, capable of operating at altitudes of over 5,000 meters. This helicopter features a large number of components designed and manufactured in India
2268. Chhattisgarh Achieves 100% Rail Electrification
- On 1 April 2025 the 100% electrification of Chhattisgarh’s railway network, marking a historic milestone in India’s railway modernization efforts .
- The inauguration, conducted remotely from Mohbhatta village in Bilaspur, also included the launch of several railway projects aimed at decongesting routes, improving connectivity, and boosting economic growth.
- The initiative of foundation stone for seven railway projects covering 108 km and dedicated three railway projects spanning 111 km, worth over Rs 26.9 billion.
2269. DEV IT Secures Rs 3.8 Cr Government Orders for Digital Transformation
- DEV Information Technology Limited, has received a significant order of Rs 3.28 Cr for the development, customization, implementation, and maintenance of the IT system for Rajasthan Mahila Nidhi Credit Cooperative Federation Limited, a Government of Rajasthan undertaking.
- The initiative is expected to enhance financial inclusion for women in the state by streamlining credit cooperative operations through an advanced software platform. The project is set to be executed over a period of three years.
- The accomplishment reinforces our presence in the government sector and contributes to our long-term business growth, reaffirming our dedication to empowering institutions with cutting-edge technology solutions."
2270. PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 33,700 crore in Chhattisgarh
- On 30 March,2025, Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects of more than Rs 33,700 crore related to various sectors in Chhattisgarh.
- Prime Minister flagged off the Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train service in the Abhanpur-Raipur section via Mandir Hasaud and handed over the keys (replica) of houses to three beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G).
- Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of NTPC's Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III (1x800MW) of over Rs 9,790 crore located in Bilaspur district. This pit head project is based on the latest state-of-the-art Ultra-Supercritical Technology with high power generation efficiency.