🗞 Daily GK One Liners: April 27, 2025
Your quick summary of the day's important events across National, International, Business, Defence, Science & Technology, Sports, and Important Days.
🇮🇳 National News
- India to Permit up to 49% FDI in Nuclear Energy Sector: Amendments to Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act and Atomic Energy Act planned in Monsoon Session 2025 to boost nuclear capacity from 8 GW to 100 GW by 2047:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Resume: Scheduled June–August 2025, after five years; 750 pilgrims via Lipulekh and Nathu La routes under computerized selection:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
🌍 International News
- China Tests Advanced Fissile-Free Hydrogen Bomb: Achieves fusion using magnesium-hydride and Z-pinch compression; raises calls for arms-control reforms:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
💼 Business News
- India Moves 145.5 MMT of Cargo via Inland Waterways in FY25: A record growth under Jalvahak and IWAI initiatives:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Anant Ambani Appointed Executive Director of Reliance Industries: First among siblings to assume executive role, effective May 1, 2025:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
- Payal Kapadia Honored by France: Conferred 'Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters' for her contributions to global cinema:contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
- Hubballi Airport Achieves Platinum Recognition: For green initiatives under ACI Green Airports program:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
🛡️ Defence News
- India-France Near ₹63,000 Crore Rafale-M Deal: 26 fighters to be deployed on INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant:contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- DRDL Successfully Tests Hypersonic Scramjet Combustor: Over 1,000-second test achieved in Hyderabad:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
🔬 Science & Technology News
- India Launches First Human Gene-Therapy Trial for Haemophilia: Led by BRIC-inStem and CMC Vellore:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
- NASA Develops Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder: For more precise space gravity mapping by the decade’s end:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.
🏅 Sports News
- No major sports developments reported for April 27, 2025.
📅 Important Days
- No major observances noted for April 27, 2025.
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⚡ Quick Summary: India’s Nuclear Energy Reforms 2025 – FDI Breakthrough for a Greener Future
🌟 Key Highlights
- Up to 49% FDI Allowed: Foreign direct investment in nuclear energy projects via government-approval route:contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}.
- Liability Reform: Caps supplier liability through amendments to Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
- Private Participation: Atomic Energy Act amended to allow private and foreign companies in plant operations, fuel mining:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}.
- Capacity Goal: Expand nuclear power from 8 GW to 100 GW by 2047:contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}.
- Investor Interest: Global majors (Westinghouse, GE-Hitachi, EDF, Rosatom) and Indian conglomerates (Reliance, Tata, Adani, Vedanta) lined up:contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}.
- Enhanced Oversight: AERB’s role expanded; uranium supplies secured; insurance frameworks strengthened:contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}.
📖 Why Read the Full Article?
- Policy Deep Dive: Understand how India balances nuclear expansion with safety and sovereignty.
- Strategic Context: Learn how nuclear energy complements India’s solar and wind sectors for net-zero targets.
- Stakeholder Dynamics: Explore opportunities for global and domestic players in the booming Indian nuclear market.
- Roadmap to 100 GW: Phased rollout, technology partnerships, and the future of small modular reactors (SMRs).
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