๐ PM Modi Inaugurates Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo (RE-INVEST 2024)
- Focus: Accelerating the global energy transition, achieving net-zero emissions, and attracting investments in renewable energy sectors such as solar, wind, and green hydrogen.
- Indiaโs Renewable Energy Goals: Targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, with 50% of the nation’s energy needs sourced from renewables.
- Key Initiatives:
- Green Hydrogen Mission: Aiming to make India a leader in green hydrogen production.
- One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG): A global solar energy grid that transcends borders.
- Global Impact: This initiative strengthens India’s leadership in climate action and the promotion of clean, renewable energy.
๐ธ Anmol Kharb Claims First Senior International Title at Belgium International 2024
- Victory: Anmol Kharb triumphed over Denmarkโs Amalie Schulz in the womenโs singles final.
- Significance: At just 17 years old, Kharb has marked herself as a rising star in Indian badminton with her first senior international title.
๐ณ NPCI Raises UPI Payment Limit to โน5 Lakhs Effective September 15, 2024
- New Payment Limit: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) limit from โน1 lakh to โน5 lakhs for specific sectors such as tax payments, education, and healthcare.
- Impact: This increase facilitates larger digital transactions, further advancing India’s digital economy and promoting financial inclusion.
๐ SpaceX Crew โPolaris Dawnโ Successfully Returns After Historic Mission
- Key Milestones:
- First-ever commercial spacewalk.
- Achieved the highest Earth orbit in over 50 years, reaching an altitude of 860 miles.
- Significance: This mission underscores the growing importance of private companies in space exploration and paves the way for future missions, including Moon landings.
๐ PM Modi Inaugurates Indiaโs First Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in Gujarat
- Route: Connecting Bhuj and Ahmedabad, the new rapid rail service reduces travel time significantly while boosting regional connectivity.
- Impact: Expected to spur economic growth and serve as a benchmark for future rapid rail projects across India.