🗞 Daily GK One Liners: April 20, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Sports, and Science & Tech.
🏦 Banking News
- SBI Deploys ‘Grahak Mitras’ to Promote Digital Banking Channels: SBI launches “Grahak Mitras” via SBOSS to encourage use of alternate digital banking services across 4,500 branches.
🇮🇳 National News
- Telangana Enacts Bhu Bharati Act, 2025 for Better Land Governance: Replaces the Dharani system to improve transparency and citizen participation in land record management.
- ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’ Book Launched Featuring PM Modi’s Cultural Speeches: Compilation of PM Modi’s speeches on culture and heritage launched at IGNCA, New Delhi.
📉 Economic News
- No GST on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000: Finance Ministry confirms no GST or MDR on P2M UPI payments, debunking viral misinformation.
🔬 Science & Technology News
- Kerala Launches Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Pilot with IIT Bombay: KSEB partners with IIT Bombay to enable EVs to send electricity back to the grid, supporting renewable energy goals.
🌏 International & Cultural News
- IBC to Host Conclave on Buddhism and Northeast Culture in Arunachal: Two-day event in Namsai titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’ begins April 21.
👤 Appointments News
- Ajay Bhushan Pandey Appointed VP (Investment Solutions) at AIIB: Former Indian bureaucrat to lead finance and sustainability strategy at AIIB, Beijing.
🛡 Defence News
- India-Slovakia Sign First Defence MoU: Landmark agreement signed during President Murmu’s visit, involving ADSL under Make in India for advanced combat vehicle development.
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🌿 Quick Summary: Amaravati – World’s First 100% Renewable Energy City
🔑 Key Highlights
- City of the Future: Amaravati is envisioned as the world’s first city fully powered by renewable energy, built from the ground up on clean energy principles.
- 2,700 MW Green Energy Goal: Aims to achieve complete reliance on solar, wind, and hydro energy by 2050.
- Massive Investment: ₹65,000 crore committed to green infrastructure, smart transport, and sustainable architecture.
- Zero-Emission Mobility: Electric metro, EV buses, and charging networks under FAME India promote clean transportation.
- Climate Innovation: District Cooling Systems cut air-conditioning energy consumption by 50% and enhance urban comfort.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Sustainable Blueprint: Discover how Amaravati’s city plan embeds solar mandates, net metering, and green building codes into law.
- Policy Inspiration: Learn how its urban model sets a precedent for developing countries pursuing climate goals.
- Global Relevance: Amaravati is being recognized as a template for Net Zero cities across the Global South.
- Action Already Underway: Updates include pilot solar projects, rooftop e-health centers, and Anganwadi buildings already online.
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