Current Affairs - Places

The Rajasthan Atomic Power Project in Rawatbhata is the location where India's third home-built 700 MWe nuclear reactor achieved criticality, marking a significant milestone in the country's nuclear energy program. This project is part of India's efforts to increase its nuclear power capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The reactor is the first of a new series of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

World Food India 2024 was inaugurated in New Delhi, and organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The event took place at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together over 90 countries, 26 Indian states, and 18 government bodies. With Japan as the partner country and Vietnam and Iran as focus countries, the event also introduced "Swaad Sutra," a culinary contest showcasing regional dishes from across India, promoting Indian cuisine on the global stage.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will lay the foundation stone for a new electric vehicle (EV) testing facility at RRSL Camp in Bengaluru. This facility is designed to support the rapidly expanding EV industry in southern India, providing essential testing and quality assurance services. The National Test House, a leading scientific organization under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, will oversee the facility, ensuring it meets high standards in testing and quality assurance across various fields.

Foxconn's Young Liu highlights gender-neutral hiring practices, and acknowledges the significant role of women, particularly married women, at its Indian facility during the inauguration of a women-only residential complex in Tamil Nadu.

The Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi will initiate a cashless medical facility catering to over 20,000 retired employees of the Delhi Vidyut Board, Power Minister Atishi announced. The facility, managed by Delhi Transco Limited, is set to be operational, aiming to resolve the challenges faced by retired employees in claiming medical reimbursements.