Current Affairs - Places

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.

India's inaugural Green Hydrogen Plant in the Stainless Steel Sector was virtually inaugurated at "Jindal Stainless Limited, Hisar" by Union Minister for Steel and Civil Aviation, Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on March 4, 2024.

The groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a Neolithic child burial site was made in Chettimedu Pathur village, Tamil Nadu, approximately 77 kilometres from Chennai. This discovery, led by researchers from the University of Madras, sheds light on ancient burial rites and cultural practices in the region.

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) organized the 1st 'Blue Talks' meeting in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the Embassy of Costa Rica in India. The meeting aimed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences on ocean governance and health.