1. Prime Minister Inaugurates Pune Metro Phase-II & Urban Infrastructure Projects Worth โน21,800 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for transformative transport and urban connectivity projects in Maharashtra totaling โน21,800 crore via video conferencing. The initiatives comprise โน13,500 crore allocated for Pune Metro Phase-II expansion linking vital IT and industrial corridors, and โน8,300 crore for multi-modal logistics hubs, elevated expressways, and riverfront rejuvenation, drastically cutting travel times across the Pune-Pimpri Chinchwad urban agglomeration.
๐ฏ Key Exam Prelims Pointers:
- Metro Rail Policy 2017: Mandates Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), private sector participation (PPP), and minimum economic internal rate of return (EIRR) of 14% for central financial assistance.
2. The Bahamas Officially Becomes 116th Member Nation of the International Solar Alliance
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas formally deposited its instrument of accession to become the 116th member country of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). In a ceremony at the Ministry of External Affairs, high commissioners finalized roadmaps for mobilizing concessional climate financing through ISA's Global Solar Facility to solarize vulnerable Caribbean island healthcare and water desalination grids.
๐ฏ Key Exam Prelims Pointers:
- International Solar Alliance (ISA): Launched jointly by India and France at COP21 in Paris; Permanent Secretariat located at National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gurugram, India.
- Membership Expansion: In 2020, ISA amended its framework agreement to allow all United Nations member countries to join the alliance regardless of tropical location.
3. Manisha Bhanwala Makes History as First Indian Woman World Wrestling Champion
Ace Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala etched her name in sporting history by capturing the Gold Medal at the World Wrestling Championships, defeating her European opponent with an authoritative 8-2 technical display. She became the first Indian woman wrestler ever to claim a senior world title, cementing India's emerging dominance in international combat sports.
๐ฏ Key Exam Prelims Pointers:
- United World Wrestling (UWW): International governing body for amateur wrestling; Headquarters: Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
4. 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly Concludes in Tanzania
Parliamentary speakers and delegations from across 180 countries convened in Arusha, Tanzania for the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The assembly elected Australian Speaker of the House Milton Dick as the 32nd President of the IPU, adopting comprehensive resolutions on climate accountability, parliamentary AI ethics, and peacebuilding.
๐ฏ Key Exam Prelims Pointers:
- Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU): Established in 1889 by William Randal Cremer and Frรฉdรฉric Passy; Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland; India is an active permanent member.
๐ Daily Current Affairs MCQ Challenge
Q. Which country has recently become the 116th member nation of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
A) The Bahamas
B) Panama
C) Malta
D) Cyprus
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Correct Answer: A) The Bahamas
Explanation: The Bahamas officially deposited its Instrument of Accession to become the 116th member nation of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), headquartered in Gurugram, India.
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