Current Affairs - Places

The Maharashtra Cabinet has renamed Ahmednagar district as 'Ahilya Nagar' in honour of the 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, following a proposal announced by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in May 2023.

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India's fastest IP/MPLS router in Bengaluru, highlighting the city's role as a hub for technological innovation. With an impressive capacity of 2.4 Terabits per second (TBPS), this router signifies a significant leap in India's digital infrastructure, aligning with the vision of Digital India and promoting self-reliance in technology.

Union Minister Arjun Munda inaugurated the National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Exhibition in Jharkhand, specifically in Chaibasa. This event, organized by the National Dairy Research Institute, aims to boost livestock and agriculture in tribal areas, emphasizing comprehensive development initiatives.

The First Bharat Steam Boiler Expo 2024 kicked off in Guwahati. Inaugurated by Sanjay Kishan, Assam Minister of Welfare of Tea Tribes, Labour, and Employment, this event witnesses participation from industry giants like IOCL, OIL, NRL, BCPL, Assam Petro Chemicals, and NTPC, alongside leading manufacturers and experts.

The Satellite & Payload Technical Centre was inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh in Ahmedabad. This centre, established by IN-SPACe, is equipped with advanced facilities for satellite and payload testing, contributing to the advancement of India's space sector.