Vidarbha steel plant inauguration by Maharashtra CM marks a green milestone in Gadchiroli with a 4.5 MnTPA capacity, 10 MnTPA slurry pipeline, and ex-Naxal employment—supporting Make in India and sustainable development. Maharashtra Unveils Vidarbha’s First Integrated Steel Plant in Gadchiroli A Milestone for Vidarbha’s Industrial Growth On July 22, 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis…
UNESCO world heritage forts India recognition for Maratha Military Landscapes adds India’s 44th site. Know the 12 forts, their history, strategic importance, and exam-relevant facts. India’s Maratha Military Landscapes Added to UNESCO World Heritage List Remarkable UNESCO Recognition The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, during its 47ᵗʰ session in Paris, formally inscribed the Maratha Military Landscapes…
Maharashtra Ganeshotsav state festival declared in July 2025 by Minister Ashish Shelar. POP ban lifted based on Kakodkar Committee. Know history, exam facts, and key highlights for UPSC and PSC exams. Maharashtra Declares Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav as State Festival 🎉 Recognition by State Government On 10 July 2025, Maharashtra’s Cultural Affairs Minister, Ashish Shelar, officially declared…
Sindoor Bridge Inauguration in Mumbai: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis renames Carnac Bridge to Sindoor Bridge to honor Operation Sindoor. Learn its history, strategic relevance, and key takeaways for exams. Sindoor Bridge Inaugurated in Mumbai, Replaces Colonial-Era Carnac Bridge Historic Renaming of a Colonial Landmark On July 10, 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the…
Defence MRO hub Nagpur launched by Reliance Infrastructure and U.S.-based Coastal Mechanics aims to tap into India’s ₹20,000 crore defence MRO market with ₹500 crore investment in MIHAN-SEZ. ✈️ Reliance Infrastructure & Coastal Mechanics Launch Defence MRO Hub in Maharashtra Establishing a Major MRO Facility at MIHAN, Nagpur Reliance Defence—part of Anil Ambani‑led Reliance Infrastructure—has…
Hindi third language Maharashtra schools introduced under NEP 2020 aims to align education policy with multilingual goals. Learn about rules, criticism, and impact. Maharashtra to Introduce Hindi as “General Third Language” in Schools (2025–26) Background & Government Order The Maharashtra government issued a revised Government Resolution (GR) in June 2025, stating that Hindi will generally…
INS Guldar becomes the centerpiece of India’s first underwater museum in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. Learn about this unique naval heritage and eco-tourism project transforming marine conservation. India is set to create its first-ever underwater museum and artificial coral reef, using the decommissioned warship INS Guldar. The project, located near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, is spearheaded…
Geo-tagged Unique ID Infrastructure Facility ID (UIFID) launched by Maharashtra ensures transparent, efficient monitoring of all public infrastructure projects starting October 2025. Digital Rollout Enhances Transparency Maharashtra’s government, through the state planning department, has introduced a 13‑digit geo‑tagged Unique Infrastructure Facility ID (UIFID) for all public infrastructure projects. This alphanumeric code—incorporating state, year, scheme, district,…
Mumbai data centre capacity ranks 6th globally with 335 MW under construction, boosting India’s digital infrastructure growth and global connectivity. At the end of 2024, Mumbai emerged as a major global data centre hub, ranking 6th worldwide in terms of data centre capacity currently under construction—boasting 335 MW of new capacity that will boost the city’s…
Leopard population in Bengaluru surpasses Mumbai, making it India’s new leopard capital. Discover how Bannerghatta National Park and conservation efforts shaped this urban wildlife success. Overview of the MilestoneIn a groundbreaking wildlife study, Bengaluru has officially overtaken Mumbai as India’s “Leopard Capital.” The year-long camera trap survey conducted in and around Bengaluru’s green fringe zones…
