Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project: The Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage II) is a run-of-the-river project under construction in Sainj, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It proposed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River (major tributary of the Beas River). The river is proposed to be diverted with a concrete gravity dam at Village […]
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Energy Statistics India 2025
Energy Statistics India 2025: The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the Energy Statistics India 2025, detailing energy production, consumption, and import trends for FY 2023–24. The data shows India’s strong energy recovery post-COVID and reflects efforts toward Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Primary Energy Supply rose by 7.8%, reaching 9,03,158 KToE, showcasing resilience and recovery. Coal […]
P4 Initiative
P4 Initiative: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launched the P4 Bangaru Kutumbam-Margadarsi initiative in Velagapudi on Ugadi. The initiative aims to uplift underprivileged communities through a collaborative governance model involving public, private, and citizen partnerships. P4 stands for Public-Private-People Partnership, a mission mode initiative for social and economic transformation. Aim is to eradicate poverty and elevate […]
Decline in India’s Cotton Production
Decline in India’s Cotton Production: India, once the world’s largest cotton producer and exporter, is facing a significant decline in cotton production, primarily due to the lack of technological advancements and policy inaction.Hybrid Cotton Varieties developed by Indian scientists like C.T. Patel and B.H. Katarki in the 1970s, has significantly improved yields. Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) […]
UPI Transactions Hit Record Rs 24.77 Trillion in March 2025, Marking New High in FY25
UPI Transactions Hit Record Rs 24.77 Trillion in March 2025, Marking New High in FY25: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions surged to a record high in March 2025, reaching Rs 24.77 trillion in value and 19.78 billion in volume. This represents a significant 13% increase in value and 14% rise in volume compared to February […]
90th Anniversary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
90th Anniversary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) marks its 90th anniversary in 2025, commemorating nine decades of financial governance, economic stability, and monetary policy regulation in India. Established on April 1, 1935, under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, the RBI has played a pivotal role […]
India’s 6.5% Growth Highest Amongst Advanced
India’s 6.5% Growth Highest Amongst Advanced: According to Moody’s Ratings, India is projected to achieve a 6.5% GDP growth in the current fiscal year (2025-26), making it the fastest-growing economy among advanced and emerging G20 nations. Although slightly lower than last year’s 6.7% growth, India continues to outpace its global counterparts, driven by strong tax […]
NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal
NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal: Amid complaints by opposition-ruled states that they faced discrimination in the sharing of resources, the Union Finance Minister will launch the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal. It was developed by NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). It is a comprehensive repository […]
Abel Prize 2025
Abel Prize 2025: The prestigious Abel Prize for mathematics was recently awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara, a specialist in algebraic analysis, representation theory, and sheaf theory. Abel Prize 2025: It was awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara for his fundamental contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, in particular the development of the theory […]
Tribhuvan Sahkari University
Tribhuvan Sahkari University: The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill to set up the Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, that is named after Tribhuvandas Patel, who was one of the pioneers of the cooperative movement in India and instrumental in laying the foundation of Amul. Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel is an Indian independence activist, lawyer, […]
