Current Affairs - State

Maharashtra was officially formed as a separate state on May 1st, 1960, which is celebrated annually as Maharashtra Day or Maharashtra Diwas. This date marks the division of the former Bombay Presidency into Maharashtra and Gujarat following the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which aimed to create states based on linguistic boundaries. It holds immense cultural significance for the Marathi people, symbolizing their unity, resilience, and heritage.

The Uttarakhand government suspended the manufacturing licenses of 14 products from Patanjali Ayurved, founded by Baba Ramdev, citing misleading advertisements about their efficacy. This action was taken to ensure compliance with regulations regarding truthful advertising in the health sector.

Mahindra plans to invest ₹1,200 crore in a 150 MW hybrid solar and wind energy project in Maharashtra, aiming to generate 460 million kWh of clean energy. This initiative marks Mahindra Susten's entry into the hybrid renewable energy sector in Maharashtra.

Tamil Nadu emerged as the leader in electronics exports with a remarkable achievement of $9.6 billion in FY23-24, representing a significant portion of India's total exports in this sector. This achievement underscores the state's growing importance in the electronics manufacturing industry and its potential for continued growth in the coming years.

Madhya Pradesh excels in implementing the Green Credit Programme (GCP) initiated by the central government, facilitating tree plantation initiatives across 10 states. This initiative highlights the state's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices.