PM Modi inaugurated development projects
News-PM Modi Inaugurates ₹13,430 Cr Projects in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- Event – PM Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth ₹13,430 crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- Sectors Covered – Industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing, and petroleum.
- Clean Energy – Praised India’s achievements in clean energy and electricity access.
- Drone Hub – Acknowledged Andhra Pradesh’s rise as a Drone Hub.
- GST Reforms – Stated that GST reforms saved Andhra Pradesh over ₹8,000 crore.
- AI & Connectivity Hub – Announced plans for Visakhapatnam to become an AI and connectivity hub with Google’s support.
- Temple Visit – Visited Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple and Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra.
Kedarnath Ropeway
News-Adani to Build Kedarnath Ropeway Reducing Trek to 36 Minutes.
- Project – Adani Group building a ₹4,081 crore ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath Dham.
- Objective – To ease pilgrimage access by reducing a 9-hour trek to 36 minutes.
- Length – 12.9 km ropeway under the Parvatmala Pariyojana scheme.
- Capacity – Can carry 1,800 passengers per hour per direction.
- Benefit – Will serve lakhs of devotees annually.
- Model – First ropeway project by Adani Group, developed on PPP model.
- Timeline – To be completed in six years and operated for 29 years.
Ola Shakti
News-Ola Electric Launches Ola Shakti for Energy Storage Solutions.
- Launch – Ola Electric introduced ‘Ola Shakti’, a new Battery Energy Storage Solution (BESS).
- Technology – Built on 4680 Bharat Cell technology.
- Manufacturing – Produced at the Ola Gigafactory.
- Usage – Designed to power residential setups and grid-scale deployments.
- Expansion – Marks Ola’s entry into the energy storage sector beyond electric two-wheelers.
- Goal – Aims to scale annual energy storage system capacity to 5 GWh in coming years.
Hyundai MD & CEO
News-Tarun Garg to Lead Hyundai India as First Indian MD & CEO.
- Appointment – Tarun Garg named Managing Director & CEO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), effective January 1, 2026.
- Milestone – First Indian to lead HMIL since its inception in 1996.
- Current Role – Serving as COO and Whole-Time Director.
- Achievements – Contributed to record sales, profits, and India’s largest IPO in 2024.
- Significance – Reflects Hyundai’s confidence in Indian leadership and India’s strategic global role.
- Transition – Current MD Unsoo Kim to return to Hyundai headquarters in South Korea.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
News- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17.
- Observance – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17.
- Origin – Began on October 17, 1987, when Father Joseph Wresinski led a gathering in Paris to honor victims of poverty.
- UN Recognition – Officially recognized by the UN General Assembly in 1992 through Resolution 47/196.
- Goal – Supports Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) – End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
- Theme 2025 – “Supporting Families, Ending Maltreatment” – focuses on family support and combating institutional neglect.
- Activities – Includes global awareness campaigns, policy dialogues, and tributes to those affected by poverty.
- Current Status – Around 700 million people still live in extreme poverty.
MCQs
Q1 Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate development projects worth ₹13,430 crore?
a) Visakhapatnam
b) Kurnool
c) Vijayawada
d) Tirupati
Q2 How long will the new ropeway be?
a) 10.5 km
b) 12.9 km
c) 8.2 km
d) 15.3 km
Q3 What is the name of Ola Electric’s new battery energy storage solution?
a) Ola Power
b) Ola Shakti
c) Ola Charge
d) Ola Energy
Q4 Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd?
a) Unsoo Kim
b) Tarun Garg
c) Rakesh Sharma
d) Rajiv Aggarwal
Q5 When is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed?
a) October 10
b) October 15
c) October 17
d) October 20