India's Green Hydrogen Milestone and Other Weekly Current Affairs Highlights
Key Ideas
- India inaugurated its first green hydrogen fuel station in Leh, Ladakh, aiming to produce 80 kg of green hydrogen per day to power hydrogen fuel cell buses.
- Dr. Jaytirth Raghavendra Joshi appointed as the new head of BrahMos Aerospace, known for his contributions to India's missile programs.
- Hemant Soren sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth term after a significant victory in the assembly elections.
- The Union Cabinet approved initiatives like 'One Nation One Subscription', Atal Innovation Mission funding, and the PAN 2.0 project, focusing on innovation and digital transformation.
India achieved a significant milestone by opening its first green hydrogen fuel station in Leh, Ladakh. This station, constructed by Amara Raja Infra for NTPC Limited, will produce 80 kg of green hydrogen daily to support five hydrogen fuel cell buses. In another development, Dr. Jaytirth Raghavendra Joshi has been appointed as the new head of BrahMos Aerospace, highlighting his expertise in India's missile programs. Additionally, Hemant Soren has taken office as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the fourth time following a remarkable victory in the state's elections.
The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved several key initiatives. These include 'One Nation One Subscription' to provide access to research articles and journal publications, the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission with an allocation of ₹2,750 crore, and the PAN 2.0 project with an investment of ₹1,435 crore to modernize the taxpayer registration system. These initiatives underscore India's focus on innovation and digital transformation. The 55th International Film Festival of India awarded the Golden Peacock for Best Film to Lithuania's 'Toxic', while Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi launched the 'Eklavya' online digital platform for army training. Furthermore, the International Tourism Mart commenced at Kaziranga National Park, promoting tourism in Northeast India, organized by the Ministry of Tourism.