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Green Energy
India’s Largest BESS in Gujarat
IFC committed ₹460 crore (USD 55 million) to IndiGrid for India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System in Gujarat. USD 38.5 million comes from IFC’s own account to support clean energy and grid stability.
Defence
First Woman Navy Fighter Pilot
Sub-Lt Astha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Navy, earning “Wings of Gold” on July 3, 2025, at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam. She completed the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course.
Urban Governance
Puri – Odisha’s 6th Municipal Corporation
Puri will become Odisha’s 6th municipal corporation, joining Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Rourkela. The upgrade aims to manage tourist influx during Rath Yatra and enhance civic services.
Infrastructure
50% Toll Reduction by MoRTH
MoRTH introduced a new toll calculation formula reducing costs by up to 50% on highways with flyovers, bridges, and tunnels. This move lowers travel expenses and encourages road usage.
Health
Kerala’s First Skin Bank
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College will host Kerala’s first Skin Bank at a cost of ₹6.75 crore. Approved by K-SOTTO for skin donations to help burn victims, coinciding with World Plastic Surgery Day.
Education
India’s First Sports University
West Bengal announced Netaji Subhas University of Sports and Entrepreneurship – India’s first dedicated sports university at Chinsurah, Hooghly. Established by Techno India Group, combining sports with entrepreneurship education.
Geopolitics
Russia Recognizes Taliban
Russia became the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government, removing them from its banned organizations list. Moscow accepted credentials from Ambassador Gul Hassan Hassan.
Achievement
NASA Space Contest Win
S.R.N. Mehta CBSE School, Kalaburagi won NASA-NSS Space Settlement Design Contest 2025 with Project IRA. The 11-student team competed against 4,900 students from 25 countries focusing on orbital colony sustainability.
Sports
D Gukesh Wins Zagreb Rapid
D Gukesh clinched the Rapid title at SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz 2025 in Zagreb, scoring 14/18 points and defeating Magnus Carlsen (10 points). He maintained five consecutive wins in the rapid section.
Important Days
World Zoonoses Day – July 6
World Zoonoses Day is observed on July 6, marking Louis Pasteur’s first rabies vaccination in 1885. The day raises awareness about zoonotic diseases that spread between animals and humans.
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IFC funding for Gujarat BESS project?
₹460 crore
USD 55 million to IndiGrid
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First woman fighter pilot in Indian Navy?
Sub-Lt Astha Poonia
Wings of Gold – INS Dega, July 3
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Odisha’s 6th Municipal Corporation?
Puri
For pilgrim city management
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Kerala’s first Skin Bank location?
Thiruvananthapuram Medical College
Cost: ₹6.75 crore
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India’s first sports university location?
Chinsurah, Hooghly (West Bengal)
Netaji Subhas University of Sports
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Who won Zagreb Rapid Chess 2025?
D Gukesh
14/18 points – Beat Magnus Carlsen
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When is World Zoonoses Day?
July 6
Marks Pasteur’s 1885 rabies vaccine
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First country to recognize Taliban government?
Russia
Removed from banned list in 2025
Think & Discuss
Battery Storage: The Missing Piece in India’s Green Energy Puzzle?
Context from today’s quiz: IFC committed ₹460 crore to IndiGrid for developing India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System in Gujarat. This project aims to support clean energy goals and ensure grid stability as India scales up its renewable energy capacity.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India has ambitious renewable energy targets, but solar and wind power are intermittent – they generate electricity only when the sun shines or wind blows. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are critical to storing excess renewable energy and releasing it during peak demand or low generation periods. However, BESS technology remains expensive, and questions about battery lifecycle, recycling, and raw material sourcing persist.
Is large-scale battery storage the key to India’s energy security, or should we explore alternative storage solutions like pumped hydro and green hydrogen?
Is large-scale battery storage the key to India’s energy security, or should we explore alternative storage solutions like pumped hydro and green hydrogen?
- How can India balance the high upfront costs of BESS with long-term clean energy benefits?
- Should the government prioritize domestic battery manufacturing to reduce import dependence for critical minerals?
- What role can pumped hydro storage play as a complement or alternative to lithium-ion batteries?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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