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TNPSC BITS

February 25 , 2026 2 hrs 0 min 13 0
  • The Indian Army conducted Exercise Vajra Ghaat at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan to demonstrate the operational readiness of the K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery system in desert warfare conditions.
  • India and France have exchanged 21 agreements and documents across defence, energy, critical minerals, technology, and innovation, upgrading their relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership.
  • The 1,750-megawatt (MW) Demwe Lower Hydel Project in Arunachal Pradesh has received an 11-year extension of environmental clearance till 2037.
    • The project is located on the Lohit River and originally received environmental clearance in 2010.
  • The 23rd edition of BioAsia 2026, an international life sciences summit, has started in Hyderabad with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, drug discovery, and biologics development.
    • The theme of the summit is “TechBio Unleashed – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, and Revolutionary Changes in Life Sciences.”
  • The Karnataka government will launch the ‘Mobile Bidi Pustaka Hidi’ campaign to reduce screen time and promote reading among schoolchildren.
    • The campaign aims to develop a reading habit and improve concentration and academic performance among students.
  • Bela Gram Panchayat from Bhandara district, Maharashtra, was showcased at Mumbai Climate Week 2026 as India’s first net-zero Panchayat.
    • Bela Gram received the Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar in 2024 for its climate efforts.
  • The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Uttar Pradesh government to change the Suav’s status from “drain” to “river” in official records.
    • Suav (also called Suwawan) is a tributary of the Rapti River in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh.

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