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Development
PM Modi’s Kurnool Visit
Projects worth ~₹13,430 crore inaugurated in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Sectors: industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing, petroleum. Push for Vizag as AI & connectivity hub.
Economy
Trade Deficit – September 2025
Merchandise deficit widened to $32.15 billion (11-month high) due to U.S. tariff hikes. Exports: $36.38 billion. Imports: $68.53 billion. Services surplus: $15.53 billion.
Finance
Bajaj Finserv ‘Pay with Mutual Fund’
Instant redemption up to ₹50,000 or 90% of investment for UPI payments. Developed with Curie Money. Routed via investor’s bank account through UPI.
International
BLS International – China IVACs
3-year MEA contract to operate IVACs in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. Start date: October 14, 2025. Coincides with resumption of tourist visas for Chinese nationals.
Infrastructure
Sonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway
Adani Group’s ₹4,081-crore project under Parvatmala Pariyojana. Length: 12.9 km. Journey time: ~36 minutes (vs 9-hour trek). Capacity: 1,800 passengers/hour/direction.
Energy
Ola Shakti BESS Platform
Battery Energy Storage System built on 4680 Bharat Cell technology. Manufactured at Ola Gigafactory. Target: 5 GWh annual consumption. Applications: residential to grid-scale.
Business
Hyundai India – First Indian MD & CEO
Tarun Garg becomes MD & CEO from January 1, 2026. Currently COO & Whole-Time Director. First Indian to head HMIL. Incumbent Unsoo Kim returns to South Korea HQ.
Defence
IN-RoKN Exercise – India-South Korea
First-ever bilateral naval exercise. Location: Busan Naval Base. Started October 13, 2025. Ships: INS Sahyadri & ROKS Gyeongnam. Focus: Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation.
Defence
Samudra Shakti 2025 – India-Indonesia
5th edition at Visakhapatnam (Oct 14–17, 2025). Ships: INS Kavaratti & KRI John Lie. Drills: cross-deck visits, helicopter ops, air defence, VBSS. Supports Act East Policy.
Technology
A.R. Rahman’s ‘Secret Mountain’
Partnership with Google Cloud. Uses AI stack: Veo 3, Imagen, Gemini 2.5 Pro. AI music avatars: Cara, Zen Tam, Blessing. Creates immersive music and interactive fan experiences.
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Where did PM Modi inaugurate ₹13,430 cr projects?
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Industry, roads, railways, defence, petroleum
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What was India’s trade deficit in September 2025?
$32.15 billion
11-month high; due to US tariff hikes
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How long will Kedarnath ropeway journey take?
~36 minutes
₹4,081 cr; 12.9 km; vs 9-hour trek
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What is Ola Shakti’s target energy storage capacity?
5 GWh
4680 Bharat Cell technology
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Who is the first Indian MD & CEO of Hyundai India?
Tarun Garg
Effective January 1, 2026
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Where was first India-South Korea naval exercise held?
Busan Naval Base
IN-RoKN; Oct 13, 2025; INS Sahyadri
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Where was Samudra Shakti 2025 (India-Indonesia) held?
Visakhapatnam
5th edition; Act East Policy
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Which tech company partnered with A.R. Rahman for ‘Secret Mountain’?
Google Cloud
Veo 3, Imagen, Gemini 2.5 Pro; AI avatars
Think & Discuss
Ropeway Infrastructure: Transforming Pilgrimage and Mountain Tourism
Context from today’s quiz: The Adani Group’s ₹4,081-crore Sonprayag–Kedarnath ropeway under Parvatmala Pariyojana will reduce the grueling 9-hour trek to just 36 minutes, with a capacity of 1,800 passengers per hour per direction. This project is part of India’s larger vision to develop 250+ ropeway projects across the country.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The Kedarnath ropeway will dramatically increase accessibility to one of India’s most sacred pilgrimage sites. However, it also raises concerns about the environmental impact on the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, potential over-tourism, and the livelihoods of local communities who currently support pilgrims along the trekking route.
Should India prioritize infrastructure development that increases accessibility to sacred and ecologically sensitive sites, or should preservation take precedence over convenience?
Should India prioritize infrastructure development that increases accessibility to sacred and ecologically sensitive sites, or should preservation take precedence over convenience?
- How can ropeway projects balance increased pilgrim capacity with carrying capacity limits needed to protect the environment?
- What measures should be implemented to protect the livelihoods of porters, dhaba owners, and local service providers along traditional trekking routes?
- Should there be differential pricing or quotas to ensure that infrastructure doesn’t just benefit affluent tourists while displacing local economies?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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