History of 9th October
- 1949: C. Rajagopalachari, the first governor of independent India, officially inaugurated the Territorial Army.
- 2006: Google announced the acquisition of YouTube.
- 2007: India was accused of violating monopoly.
- 2008: The central government formed a committee of oil experts to protect against mafia.
- 1624: Mumtaz Baksh, the youngest son of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, was born.
Nepal to Export Surplus Electricity to Bangladesh
Nepal will export surplus electricity to Bangladesh through India from June 15 to November 15 every year. In the first phase, Nepal will export 40 MW hydropower to Bangladesh through Indian territory. The electricity rate is fixed at 6.4 cents per unit, earning Nepal about $9.2 million. An MoU was signed in Kathmandu by officials from Nepal’s Energy Ministry, NEA Executive Director Kulman Ghising, NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam CEO Dino Naran, and Bangladesh Power Development Board Chairman Mohammad Rizwan Karim.
PM Modi Inaugurates Developmental Telecom Projects in Jharkhand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated developmental telecom projects worth Rs 83,700 crore in Jharkhand. These projects include the Dharti Abba Jan Jatiya Gram Utthan Abhiyan, aiming for holistic development of tribal groups by addressing critical gaps in social structure, health, education, and democracy.
Union Cabinet Approves National Mission on Edible Oil and Oil Seeds
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the National Mission on Edible Oil and Oil Seeds. This historic initiative aims to boost domestic oil seed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils.
Department of Posts and E-commerce Company Sign MoU
The Department of Posts and one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote India’s growing e-commerce sector. The partnership aims to enhance logistics and contribute to economic growth, leveraging India’s extensive postal network. The MoU was signed in New Delhi by Venkatesh Tiwari, Director of Operations at Megaseller Seller Private Limited, and Kushal Vashisht, Chief Manager of the Department of Posts.
Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches Dharti Abba Jan Jatiya Gram Utthan Abhiyan
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Dharti Abba Jan Jatiya Gram Utthan Abhiyan, aiming to address gaps in social, cultural, health, education, and economic areas through 25 initiatives implemented by 17 central government ministries and departments.
UK Hands Over Sovereignty of Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius
The United Kingdom announced it will hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, marking a step towards the full decolonization of Mauritius. The UK agrees Mauritius is sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, while ensuring the long-term, safe, and effective operation of the existing base on Diego Garcia for an initial period of 99 years.
PM Modi Inaugurates Cowshed with Bio CNG Plant in MP
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a cowshed with a bio CNG plant in Madhya Pradesh. The plant produces three tonnes of natural gas per day using 100 tonnes of cow dung. Developed in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation, it is India’s first modern and self-reliant cowshed, costing Rs 32 crore from IOC’s Corporate Social Responsibility Fund.
Kerala Tops Urban Governance Index
Kerala topped the Urban Governance Index, a two-year study by Praja Foundation across several Indian cities. The study highlighted Kerala’s achievements in decentralized planning and financial empowerment but noted the need for further improvements in urban governance. Kerala scored 59.31 out of 100, while Odisha ranked second with 55.10 points.
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