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Bilateral Relations
PM’s Bhutan Visit – Hydropower Cooperation
India and Bhutan jointly inaugurated the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project. Also: resumed 1200 MW Punatsangchhu-I work, extended ₹4,000 crore Line of Credit, land for Bhutanese temple in Varanasi, and MoUs with NIMHANS.
Energy
India’s First MWh-Scale VRFB at NTPC NETRA
India’s first Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) installed at NTPC NETRA is a 3 MWh long-duration energy storage system. Key features: non-flammable, long life, scalable—ideal for renewable integration and reducing lithium import dependence.
Digital Governance
UIDAI-BIL Partnership for Child Aadhaar Updates
UIDAI partnered with Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL) to promote Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children at ages 5 and 15. A one-year fee waiver encourages compliance for accurate Aadhaar credentials.
Culture
Bharat–Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav
Held at University of Colombo, this cultural initiative celebrates shared civilisational heritage between India and Sri Lanka. Features workshops, performances, and academic interactions promoting Sanskrit as a living cultural bridge.
Cooperatives
Sahakar Digi Pay & Sahakar Digi Loan Apps
Launched to digitally modernize Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). Goal: onboard 1,500 UCBs in 2 years, ensure at least one UCB in every town with 2 lakh+ population within 5 years, promoting digital adoption and financial inclusion.
Technology
B by Lenskart Smartglasses
AI-powered smart glasses marking Lenskart’s shift to a technology-led lifestyle brand. Features: AI interactions, health insights, UPI payment integration, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset.
Energy
Tata Power’s 10 GW Solar Wafers & Ingots Plant
Proposed 10 GW solar wafers and ingots plant will strengthen domestic upstream solar manufacturing and reduce import reliance (especially from China). Supports Make in India and renewable energy self-reliance.
Appointments
Shailesh Chandra – First Indian OICA President
Shailesh Chandra (MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles) became first Indian president of OICA (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles). Highlights India’s growing influence in global automotive regulations and EV adoption.
Awards
6th National Water Awards 2024
Maharashtra adjudged Best State for water conservation, followed by Gujarat and Haryana. Total 46 winners across 10 categories recognising innovative water management practices supporting SDG 6.
Defence
INS Savitri Visit to Mozambique – SAGAR Vision
INS Savitri (Offshore Patrol Vessel) visited Port Beira, Mozambique under SAGAR vision (Security and Growth for All in the Region). Activities: EEZ surveillance, VBSS drills, community outreach—reinforcing India as Preferred Security Partner in IOR.
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What hydropower project was inaugurated during PM’s Bhutan visit?
Punatsangchhu-II (1020 MW)
Also: ₹4,000 crore LoC extended
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What is India’s first MWh-scale battery at NTPC NETRA?
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB)
3 MWh; non-flammable; scalable
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At what ages must children update Aadhaar biometrics?
5 Years and 15 Years
UIDAI-BIL partnership; 1-year fee waiver
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Which apps were launched for Urban Cooperative Banks?
Sahakar Digi Pay & Sahakar Digi Loan
Target: 1,500 UCBs in 2 years
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What chipset powers B by Lenskart Smartglasses?
Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
AI interactions; UPI payments
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Who became the first Indian president of OICA?
Shailesh Chandra
MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
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Which state won Best State at 6th National Water Awards?
Maharashtra
Followed by Gujarat & Haryana
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Under which vision did INS Savitri visit Mozambique?
SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region)
Port Beira; EEZ surveillance; VBSS drills
Think & Discuss
Vanadium vs Lithium: Which Battery Technology Should India Bet On?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) installed at NTPC NETRA represents a significant step in diversifying energy storage technologies. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, VRFBs are non-flammable, have longer lifespans (20+ years), and are more suitable for grid-scale, long-duration storage. However, they have lower energy density and higher upfront costs.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India currently depends heavily on lithium imports (primarily from China) for its EV and renewable energy ambitions. VRFBs offer an alternative using vanadium—where India has some domestic reserves. However, the technology is less mature, more expensive initially, and unsuitable for mobile applications like EVs.
Should India prioritize developing domestic VRFB capabilities for grid storage while continuing lithium-ion for EVs, or should resources be concentrated on one technology ecosystem?
Should India prioritize developing domestic VRFB capabilities for grid storage while continuing lithium-ion for EVs, or should resources be concentrated on one technology ecosystem?
- Can India develop a competitive vanadium mining and processing industry, or will this create a new import dependency?
- How should policy incentives (like PLI schemes) be balanced between lithium-ion and alternative battery technologies?
- Should India invest more in sodium-ion or solid-state batteries as potential “leapfrog” technologies instead?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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