For candidates preparing for government exams such as UPSC, SSC, RRB, or others, staying updated on current affairs is crucial. To assist you, here’s a roundup of the week’s key news stories that are essential for your exam preparation:
1. India Completes Asia’s Longest Mountain Water Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh
India has successfully completed the 32 km long headrace tunnel under the Parvati Project Phase 2 in Himachal Pradesh. This tunnel, which is Asia’s longest, will channel water from the Parvati River to the Sainj Valley for power generation. The first phase is already operational, and this development marks the final step before Phase 2 begins.
2. Mission Mausam: 100 Weather Radars by 2026
India is taking strides in improving weather forecasting with the installation of 100 new radars across the country by March 2026. This includes S-band, C-band, and X-band radars with detection ranges of up to 400 km. As part of Mission Mausam, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) aims to make India more ‘weather-ready’ by enhancing real-time weather data collection across 61 locations.
3. Ayushman Bharat Expands to People Above 70
The government has extended the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to include individuals over 70 years of age, regardless of their income status. This will allow elderly citizens, particularly women, to benefit from free health insurance coverage. The policy aims to improve access to healthcare for this demographic.
4. Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Discovery Still Unconfirmed
Contrary to earlier claims, a top official from Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDCL) clarified that the recent findings in the Arabian Sea are only seismic assessments and not yet confirmed hydrocarbon discoveries. Further data analysis is required before verifying whether Pakistan has significant oil or gas reserves.
5. Indian Navy Launches 2 Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessels
The Indian Navy launched two more shallow-water anti-submarine warfare vessels, Malpe and Mulki, as part of a larger project to boost India’s naval capabilities. These are part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, with over 80% of the materials for these vessels sourced domestically. The project underscores India’s commitment to reducing reliance on foreign defence imports.
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