Current Affairs - National

The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is strategically located on the Subansiri River along the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border. This large-scale renewable energy project has a total installed capacity of 2,000 MW, consisting of eight units of 250 MW each, with Unit-2 recently commissioned. Developed by NHPC, it is the largest hydropower project in India and features the biggest dam in North-East India. Beyond power generation, the project plays a vital role in flood moderation and contributes significantly to sustainable energy development in the region.

Hansi has been officially declared a new district in the state of Haryana following a government decision to reorganise the existing Hisar district. With this administrative change, Hansi becomes the 23rd district of Haryana, marking an important step in improving governance and administrative efficiency in the region. The newly formed district comprises the Hansi and Narnaund subdivisions. The notification for this change was issued under the provisions of the Haryana Land Revenue Act, 1887, and the Registration Act, 1908, ensuring the legal framework for the district’s formation.

The Rashtra Prerna Sthal is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city of Lucknow. The inauguration coincides with the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, adding historical significance to the event. Developed at a cost of around ₹230 crore, the project features 65-foot-high bronze statues of prominent national leaders including Syama Prasad Mukherjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The site also houses a modern, lotus-shaped museum spread across 98,000 square feet, designed to showcase India’s political and cultural legacy.

The commemorative postage stamp on Ashwagandha was released to highlight the global importance of traditional medicine and India’s rich heritage in Ayurveda. Issued during the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, the stamp carries a denomination of ₹5. The summit was jointly organised by the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Ayush at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The unveiling, attended by the WHO Director-General, symbolised India’s leadership in promoting traditional medicine systems and integrating them into global healthcare discussions.

The Union Home Ministry introduced a significant policy change by increasing the reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C (constable-level) posts of Central Armed Police Forces to 50%. This marks a major shift from the earlier 10% quota announced in 2022 and aims to address post-service employment concerns of Agniveers completing their four-year tenure. The enhanced 50% reservation is being implemented first in the Border Security Force and will be extended to other CAPFs through amended recruitment rules. The decision reflects adaptive policymaking in response to social, political, and employment-related feedback.