In a groundbreaking moment for India’s agricultural exports, Kargil district’s fresh apricots made their debut in Saudi Arabia on August 15, 2025, during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations. The event took place at Lulu Hypermarket in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in India-Saudi agricultural trade relations and the success of the ODOP initiative. Kargil Apricots: … Read more
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the ₹8,146.21 crore Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. This project aims to boost power generation, infrastructure development, and local growth in the region. Project Overview Economic and Social Benefits Revenue … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express, setting a new record for the longest-route Vande Bharat train in India. The launch ceremony took place via video conferencing with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in attendance at Nagpur Central Railway Station on August 11th, 2025. Addressing a Long-Standing … Read more
Government e Marketplace (GeM) marks its 9th Foundation Day by achieving a remarkable ₹5.4 lakh crore Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in the financial year 2024–25. GeM, established in 2016 to revolutionize public procurement, has now become India’s leading digital procurement platform, connecting a wide range of sellers and service providers with government buyers. Nine Years … Read more
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) achieved a milestone with Aadhaar face authentication technology, processing a record 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025. This remarkable increase from the previous year showcases the growing popularity of secure service delivery. Month of Records Widespread Adoption Across Sectors Over 150 entities, including government departments, banks, telecom operators, … Read more
In a landmark achievement, the Indian Railways has successfully conducted the trial run of Asia’s longest freight train, named ‘Rudrastra’. Spanning an incredible 4.5 kilometers in length, the mammoth goods train is set to transform freight transport in India by improving efficiency, reducing turnaround time, and saving resources. Key Features of Rudrastra Purpose and Operational … Read more
Indian Railways offers a 20% return fare rebate on round trip bookings during the festive season of 2025. Bookings start on August 14. Overview Indian Railways has introduced a special Round Trip Package scheme for the 2025 festive season, providing a 20% rebate on the return journey’s base fare. The initiative aims to manage festive … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme has generated ₹34.13 crore in revenue since its inception in 2014. The Union Government revealed this information in the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing the program’s reach across radio, TV, OTT, and social media platforms. Overview The monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ by PM Modi has been a … Read more
Eight major cooperatives unite to launch ‘Bharat’ Taxi with ₹300 crore capital, offering a cooperative ride-hailing alternative to Ola and Uber by end of 2025. Who is Behind ‘Bharat’ Taxi? What Sets ‘Bharat’ Taxi Apart? Technology and Strategy Development A Cooperative Model for the Future Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams:
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