SECTION 1: NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
๐ฃ Economy & Infrastructure โ โ โ
PM Inaugurates India’s First Integrated Steel Plant in UP
Prime Minister ne Uttar Pradesh mein India’s first integrated steel plant inaugurate ki hai, Rs 18,000 crore investment ke saath 10,000+ jobs create karegi. Yeh Atmanirbhar Bharat aur Make in India ka major milestone hai industrial corridor development mein. UPSC GS3 Economy aur SSC Industry sections ke liye very high weightage.
Key facts & data
- Investment: Rs 18,000 crore
- Capacity: 3 MTPA (expandable to 6 MTPA)
- Location: Purvanchal Expressway corridor, UP
- 10,000+ direct jobs, 25,000 indirect employment
Static GK linkage
- Steel Policy 2017: 300 MT capacity by 2030
- Purvanchal Expressway: Lucknow-Ghazipur 340 km
Prelims-focused facts
- First integrated steel plant in UP
- Green steel tech with hydrogen-based DRI
Mains value
GS3: Industrial growth Eastern UP, employment generation, infrastructure-led development.
Expected MCQs
- New steel plant investment?
1. Rs 10,000 Cr
2. Rs 18,000 Cr
3. Rs 25,000 Cr
4. Rs 15,000 Cr - Location?
1. Gujarat
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Odisha
4. Jharkhand
UP Steel Plant: Rs18K Cr, 3MTPA, Purvanchal corridor, 10K jobs.
๐ด Governance & Policy โ โ โ
Centre Approves Rs 1,500 Cr for Urban Flood Mitigation in 12 Cities
Government ne 12 major cities ke liye Rs 1,500 crore release kiye urban flood risk management projects ke liye. Climate change adaptation aur smart city mission ka integral part. UPSC GS3 Disaster Management aur Environment ke liye crucial.
Key facts & data
- Rs 1,500 Cr for Urban Flood Management
- 12 Cities: Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru etc.
- Drainage improvement, wetland restoration, early warning systems
Static GK linkage
- NDMF: National Disaster Management Framework
- Smart Cities Mission: 100 cities
Expected MCQs
- Urban flood fund amount?
1. Rs 1,000 Cr
2. Rs 1,500 Cr
3. Rs 2,000 Cr
4. Rs 1,200 Cr
Urban Flood: Rs1,500 Cr 12 cities, drainage-wetlands-warning systems.
๐ต Science & Tech โ โ โ
DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
DRDO ne Odisha coast se indigenous Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) ka successful test kiya hai. Mach 6+ speed aur 1,500 km range wala yeh system next-gen strategic deterrence hai. UPSC GS3 Defence Tech aur SSC Science ke liye breakthrough news.
Key facts
- HGV Test: Odisha Integrated Test Range
- Speed: Mach 6+ (7,000+ kmph)
- Range: 1,500 km+, maneuverable trajectory
DRDO HGV: Mach 6+, Odisha test, indigenous hypersonic tech.
SECTION 2: INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS
๐ Energy Diplomacy โ โ
India Signs Long-term LNG Deal with US for 5 MTPA
India ne US ke saath 5 MTPA LNG long-term agreement sign kiya energy security strengthen karne ke liye. Yeh 15-year deal hai diversification strategy ka part. GS2 Energy security aur trade ke liye note.
India-US LNG: 5 MTPA, 15-year deal energy security.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT / MOST EXPECTED TOPICS
๐ Sports Achievement โ โ
India Wins U19 Asia Cup Cricket Title
Indian U19 team ne Dubai mein Asia Cup cricket title jeeta hai Pakistan ko final mein harake. Consistent youth pipeline ka proof. Sports GK ke liye important.
U19 Asia Cup: India champion, Dubai final.
Quick Revision Box
- Steel Plant: UP Rs18K Cr 3MTPA, 10K jobs
- Flood Fund: Rs1,500 Cr 12 cities
- HGV: DRDO Mach 6+ Odisha test
- LNG: US 5 MTPA 15-yr deal
Rapid Fire MCQs
- Steel plant investment: A) Rs 18,000 Cr
- Flood mitigation fund: A) Rs 1,500 Cr
- HGV speed: A) Mach 6+
- U19 venue: A) Dubai
Most Expected Questions
- Steel sector growth Eastern India mein (GS3 Industry)
- Urban flooding challenges aur solutions (GS3 DM)
- Hypersonic tech India ke strategic capabilities (GS3 Defence)
