Current Affairs - State

The rainwater harvesting project in Kerala uncovered a significant number of megalithic urn burials on Kundlikkad hill. This discovery is noteworthy as it reveals burial practices dating back over 2,500 years, including unique urn characteristics and organized burial construction techniques. The findings, which include various pottery styles and evidence of chisel marks on rocks, provide valuable insights into the region's historical links between the Mesolithic and Iron Age periods. This combination of remains is considered unusual, making the discovery crucial for understanding Kerala's ancient cultural practices.

At the 4th Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet, Gujarat stood out by winning the highest number of awards, showcasing its leadership in renewable energy and wind power capacities. The state also ranked second in solar power capacity, highlighting its significant contributions to the renewable energy sector. Other states like Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka received fewer awards, emphasizing Gujarat's dominant position in advancing sustainable energy solutions. This achievement reflects the effective policies and initiatives implemented by Gujarat's government to promote renewable energy development.

The 4th RE-INVEST Summit was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India's renewable energy journey. The prime minister's inauguration highlighted India's commitment to a green future, as it is the first G-20 nation to meet its Paris climate goals. The summit showcased innovations in renewable energy, including the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at making every home a power producer. Gujarat's hosting of this event underscores India's priority for accelerating the clean energy sector and advancing climate goals.

Uttar Pradesh is set to establish a semiconductor park in Jewar, near the Jewar International Airport. The Yamuna Authority has approved the project, which will span 1,000 acres and is expected to attract investments worth Rs 2 lakh crore. This project aims to create numerous job opportunities and promote infrastructure development, including roads, electricity, water supply, and sewer systems. The initiative highlights Uttar Pradesh's role in advancing India's tech industry and boosting the local economy.

The Assam cabinet has decided to transfer 32 multi-crore online trading scam cases to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after two months of investigation by the Assam Police. The scam involved fraudulent firms promising high returns from stock market investments, leading to over 65 arrests and the establishment of 14 Special Investigation Teams. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, which aims to further the probe into the scam involving substantial financial fraud.