Category: Govt

MOIL Limited, India’s largest producer of manganese ore, has reported its highest-ever February performance in 2025. The company achieved a record production of 153,000 tonnes of manganese ore and completed exploratory core drilling of 11,455 meters, marking a 43% increase over the corresponding period last year. For the April–February period, MOIL’s sales reached 1.432 million tonnes, a 3% rise over the previous year, and exploratory drilling totaled 94,894 meters, a 20% year-on-year increase. In January 2025, MOIL also set new records with a production of 160,000 tonnes and sales of…

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Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport on February 27, 2025. This initiative aims to provide air travelers with affordable and hygienic refreshments, with items like tea priced at ₹10 and snacks such as samosas and sweets at ₹20 per plate. The cafe is strategically located in the pre-check area of the T1 domestic terminal, ensuring accessibility for all passengers. This marks the second UDAN Yatri Cafe in India, following the successful launch of the first at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International…

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India’s mineral and non-ferrous metal production has demonstrated robust growth during the fiscal year 2024-25 (April-January). Iron ore, which constitutes 70% of the country’s total mineral production by value, saw its output rise from 228 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the previous year to 236 MMT, marking a 3.5% increase. Manganese ore production grew by 11.1% to 3.0 MMT, while chromite output increased by 8.7% to 2.5 MMT. Bauxite production also experienced a 5.6% uptick, reaching 20.6 MMT. In the non-ferrous metal sector, primary aluminium production expanded by 1.2%, totaling…

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On February 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur. The missile was launched from an Indian Naval Sea King helicopter, demonstrating its capability against ship targets. The NASM-SR is India’s first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile, designed to replace the aging Sea Eagle missiles. It features a range of 55 km, sea-skimming capability, and an imaging infrared seeker for high-precision targeting. The missile supports lock-on after launch…

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On February 25, 2025, the Indian Army signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd to procure 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems at a cost of ₹80.43 crore. This acquisition, under the ‘Buy Indian (Indigenously Designed, Developed, and Manufactured)’ category, emphasizes the government’s commitment to self-reliance, with over 80% of the components and sub-systems being sourced locally. The induction of ACADA systems will significantly enhance the Indian Army’s defensive capabilities against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats. These systems are designed to detect chemical…

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The SWAYATT initiative, launched in February 2019 on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform, aims to promote inclusivity by enabling startups, women entrepreneurs, and youth to participate in public procurement through e-transactions. Over the years, SWAYATT has facilitated the registration of more than 8.5 lakh Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) on GeM, resulting in over 68 lakh orders worth more than ₹1.87 lakh crore. Notably, over 1.45 lakh women-led MSEs have secured 7.32 lakh orders totaling ₹15,922 crore, and approximately 43,000 SC/ST MSEs have received 1.35 lakh orders worth ₹2,592 crore.…

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On February 24, 2025, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rooftop, aiming to enhance the skills of tribal artisans and transition from a business-to-consumer (B2C) to a business-to-business (B2B) marketing approach. The signing ceremony took place during the ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ event at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, in the presence of TRIFED’s Managing Director, Ashish Chatterjee. The MoU was exchanged between TRIFED Deputy General Manager, Ms. Preeti Tolia, and Rooftop Founder & CEO, Mr. Kartik Gaggar.…

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South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has inaugurated a new Rapid Loading System and Silos 3 & 4 at its Dipka Megaproject on February 21, 2025. This development enhances the project’s coal evacuation capacity by 25 million tons annually, increasing the total dispatch capacity to 40 million tons per annum. Prior to this, Dipka relied on a Merry-Go-Round (MGR) system with a 15 million tons per annum capacity. This initiative is part of SECL’s commitment to First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects, aiming to improve coal transportation…

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It sounds like you’re interested in advancements in lighting technology! Recent developments often focus on efficiency, sustainability, and quality of light. One novel technique that has garnered attention is the use of quantum dot technology in LED lights. Quantum dots are semiconductor particles that can produce pure, tunable colors of light when illuminated. By incorporating these into lighting systems, manufacturers can create LEDs that offer a broader color spectrum and improved color accuracy compared to conventional LED lights. This can enhance applications ranging from general lighting to displays and architectural…

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On February 20th, 2025 Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu unveiled the Digital License for Pilots, a significant advancement in the realm of aviation in India. This initiative aims to modernize the licensing process, streamline operations, and enhance the overall efficiency of pilot certification. By transitioning from traditional paper-based licenses to a digital format, the initiative promises to reduce bureaucratic delays and improve accessibility for pilots across the nation. The Digital License is designed to ensure that pilots possess a secure, verifiable, and easily accessible record of their qualifications and…

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