1) Gujarat Declared a Tiger State After 33 Years
Declared By:
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
State:
Gujarat
What Does This Mean?
- Gujarat has been officially recognised as a Tiger State after a gap of 33 years.
- The last confirmed tiger presence in the state was reported in the early 1990s.
Key Tiger Landscape:
- Gir–Barda landscape, traditionally known for Asiatic lions, has now recorded tiger presence.
Significance:
- Marks a major success in tiger dispersal and habitat expansion.
- Shows effectiveness of Project Tiger and landscape-level conservation.
- Enhances Gujarat’s biodiversity profile beyond lions.
2) Government of India Launches REPM Scheme for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Scheme Name:
REPM – Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Manufacturing Ecosystem
Launched By:
Government of India
Objective:
- Establish a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for rare earth permanent magnets.
Why REPM Matters:
Rare earth magnets are critical for:
- Electric vehicles (EVs)
- Wind turbines
- Defence equipment
- Electronics and semiconductors
Strategic Importance:
- Reduces dependence on imports (especially China).
- Strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat in critical minerals.
- Supports India’s clean energy and EV ambitions.
3) Ministry of Civil Aviation Grants NOC to Al Hind Air, Flyexpress & Shankh Air
Granted By:
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Airlines Receiving NOC:
- Al Hind Air
- Flyexpress
- Shankh Air
What Is an NOC?
- No Objection Certificate is the first mandatory step to start airline operations in India.
Significance:
- Boosts competition in India’s aviation sector.
- Enhances regional and international air connectivity.
- Supports growth under UDAN and aviation liberalisation policies.
4) Zoho-Backed Voxelgrids Develops India’s First Indigenous MRI Scanner
Company:
Voxelgrids
Backed By:
Zoho Corporation
Innovation:
- Development of India’s first fully indigenous MRI scanner.
Why This Is Important:
- MRI scanners are high-cost medical devices, mostly imported.
- Indigenous MRI will reduce healthcare costs and import dependence.
Significance:
- Major milestone for Make in India in medical devices.
- Strengthens healthcare self-reliance and affordability.
- Positions India as an emerging medical technology innovator.
5) China’s Maglev Train Sets World Record at 700 km/h
Country:
China
Technology:
Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) Train
Achievement:
- Reached a speed of 700 km/h within seconds, setting a new world record for ground transport.
Significance:
- Demonstrates China’s leadership in high-speed rail technology.
- Represents future of ultra-fast, low-friction transportation.
- Raises benchmarks for global rail and urban mobility systems.
