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2501. Konkan Railway merger with Indian Railways partially approved by state govt: MP Kota Srinivas Poojary
- On 15 march, 2025, The Karnataka government has given partial approval for the merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways. A delegation of coastal Karnataka legislators will meet Chief Minister of Karnataka and Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries excluding Sugar of Karnataka within two days to discuss the matter, BJP MP Kota Srinivas Poojary stated.
- The merger would enable Karnataka to receive additional central funding for railway development, including double-tracking and new train approvals. Other proposals aim to improve railway connectivity and infrastructure in the region
- Karnataka’s share in the merger stands at ₹227 crore. Proposals include extending the Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express to Mumbai, creating a separate Mangaluru railway division, upgrading Udupi station under Amrit Bharat, adding water refilling stations, and introducing a Bengaluru-Karwar train. Minister M.B. Patil is expected to review and provide clarity within 15 days.
2502. Powering Ladakh: A new green energy milestone
- On 16 march,2025, It was reported that Surya International has secured a ₹102 crore contract to develop a 200 kW solar-hydrogen-BESS microgrid in Chushul, Ladakh.
- Awarded by NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL), this initiative is a collaboration between NTPC and the Indian Army to provide uninterrupted clean energy to remote defence outposwwts.
- The project aims to replace diesel generators with renewable energy, cutting carbon emissions by 1,500 tonnes annually. Designed to operate in extreme temperatures as low as -30°C and at an altitude of 4,400 metres, the microgrid will ensure a reliable year-round power supply in one of India’s most challenging terrains.
2503. Development works worth ₹38 crore at Begumpet railway station in finishing stage
- On 15 march, 2025, Works worth ₹38 crore has been complete at Begumpet railway station and it is getting ready to be dedicated to the nation, informed Union Minister of Coal & Mines after inspecting the ongoing works here . To modernize infrastructure, improve passenger facilities, and enhance railway connectivity in Telangana.
- The redevelopment works include a new station building with improved façade, platform surface improvements, 12 metre wide foot over bridge, escalators, lifts, booking counters, signages and a waiting hall. The new Begumpet station will be entirely run by women.
- The Minister pointed out that Telangana got a railway budget allocation of ₹5,337 crore for the financial year 2025-26 and works worth ₹39,300 crore, including electrification, new lines, doubling and tripling, are in progress.
2504. Railways loaded 1,465 mn tonnes of freight in FY25
- On 16 march 2025 Indian Railways loaded 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) of freight in FY 2024-25, up from 1,443.166 MT in 2023-24, the Ministry of Railways said in a post on X.
- Indian Railways is steadily progressing toward its ambitious target of 3,000 MT freight loading, achieving 1,465.371 MT in FY 2024-25,”
- The movements of freight and passenger trains have gone up significantly in the past 11 years, with more than 34,000 km of new railway tracks laid across the country.
2505. ISRO’s hot testing of cryogenic engine successful
- On 16 march 2025 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the flight acceptance hot testing of the CE20 cryogenic engine for the sixth operational mission of the LVM3 launch vehicle (LVM3-M6) .
- The test took place at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri. Cryogenic engines undergo hot testing before every mission as part of the flight acceptance process
- The engine was fired for an extended duration of 100 seconds for the first time under non-vacuum conditions using an innovative Nozzle Protection System.
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2506. ISRO, SCL develops 32-bit Microprocessors for space applications
- On 16 march 2026 ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh have jointly developed 32-bit Microprocessors -- Vikram 3201 and Kalpana 3201-- for space applications, the space agency .
- Vikram 3201 is the first fully Indian-made 32-bit microprocessor qualified for use in the harsh environmental conditions of launch vehicles. The processor was fabricated at the 180nm (nanometer) CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) semiconductor fab of SCL.
- This processor is an advanced version of the indigenously designed 16-bit Vikram 1601 microprocessor, which has been operating in the avionics system of ISRO's launch vehicles since 2009, ISRO said in a statement .
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2507. Jammu and Kashmir saw decrease in unemployment rate after 2019: Govt
- On March 15, 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir government informed the Assembly that the unemployment rate in the UT has declined from 6.7% in 2019-20 to 6.1% in 2023-24. The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and Worker Population Ratio (WPR) have also improved, reaching 64.3% and 64.4% respectively in 2023-24.
- Between 2023-24, the Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) made 11,526 job selections, with: JKPSC recruiting 2,175 candidates JKSSB recruiting 9,351 candidates
- The Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj, stated that the improvement in employment indicators is due to targeted policies and initiatives aimed at economic growth and job creation.
2508. J&K Received 8,500+ Investment Proposals Worth Over ₹1.69 Trillion: Dy CM
- On March 15, 2025, Jammu & Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister announced that the Union Territory has received over 8,500 investment proposals worth ₹1.69 trillion, which aim to generate over 6 lakh jobs through the development of industrial units.
- According to government data, 8,532 applications have been received via the Single Window System, with proposed investments of ₹1,69,282.22 crore and employment projections for 6,06,203 people. The land requirement for these proposals stands at 80,668.91 kanals (10,083.61 acres).
- The investment and employment split between Jammu and Kashmir regions is as follows: Jammu Region: 2,209 proposals worth ₹1,18,918.47 crore, creating 2,66,729 jobs. Kashmir Region: 6,323 proposals worth ₹50,363.75 crore, creating 3,39,474 jobs. Land Required (Jammu): 46,352.86 kanals (5,794.10 acres) Land Required (Kashmir): 34,316.05 kanals (4,289.50 acres)
- Under the Industrial Policy 2016-26 and Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30, the government has allocated land to 213 non-local investors (6,816.25 kanals / 852.03 acres) and 1,751 local investors (4,730 kanals / 591.25 acres). These efforts aim to attract large-scale industrial investments and boost job creation across the UT.
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2509. Jammu Kashmir Exports 508K MTs of Fruit, Earns Rs 2,806 Cr in 2 Years
- On March 14, 2025, data from the Agriculture Production Department (Horticulture) revealed that Jammu & Kashmir exported 508.29 thousand metric tonnes (MTs) of fruit over the past two years, earning a total revenue of ₹2,806.22 crore. Baramulla district emerged as the largest contributor, with Sopore Mandi alone exporting 184.52K MTs, generating ₹992 crore.
- Shopian ranked second, with Aglar Mandi exporting 125.73K MTs of fruit, yielding ₹657.53 crore. Srinagar’s Parimpora Mandi also played a key role, exporting 40.45K MTs, with a turnover of ₹258.30 crore. Other notable contributors include: Pulwama (Prichoo Mandi) – 27.45K MTs, ₹157.68 crore Anantnag (Batingo Mandi) – 22.42K MTs, ₹87.04 crore Kupwara (Handwara Mandi) – 28.28K MTs, ₹96.04 crore Jammu Division (Narwal Mandi) – 25.01K MTs, ₹170.32 crore
- Some districts recorded lower export volumes, including Ganderbal (6.78K MTs, ₹29 crore), Budgam (6.30K MTs, ₹30.27 crore), and Kupwara’s second mandi (2.56K MTs, ₹148.20 crore). The consistent growth in exports underscores J&K’s strong horticultural sector, with ongoing efforts to enhance fruit production and market reach.
2510. Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 3.80 lakh houses for Assam under PMAY, geo-tagging revamped
- On March 13, 2025, Assam Chief Minister announced that the state has been allocated 3.80 lakh new houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The first installment for house construction will be disbursed on March 19 during a central event in Palashbari. So far, 22 lakh families in Assam have benefited from the scheme.
- To ensure inclusion of eligible families who were left out, the Assam government has requested the Central Government to conduct another round of geo-tagging. A revamped geo-tagging system will be introduced, where ‘Jeevika Sakhis’ in collaboration with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will identify and document unregistered beneficiaries. Families will also have the option to self-geo-tag their houses for accuracy.
- The Panchayat & Rural Development Department will oversee data verification, with approvals required from the Gram Sabha and Block-Level Committee. A district-level committee, led by the Guardian Minister, will review and finalize the list before submitting it to the Government of India. Additionally, the Awas Portal and Awas Plus initiatives will streamline housing data, with geo-tagging scheduled from March 17 to March 31 and public awareness campaigns set to launch through advertisements.
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