Akshata Krishnamurthy Becomes First Indian to Operate Mars Rover

• Dr. Akshata Krishnamurthy is the first Indian citizen to operate the Mars Perseverance rover.
• She is currently working for NASA as the mission science phase lead for the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar.
• NASA personnel are actively searching for indications of past life and gathering rock specimens on Mars through the Perseverance Rover.

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Jithesh John Appointed as IBBI's Executive Director

• The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) appointed Jithesh John as new Executive Director of the board.
• He was an Indian Economic Service Officer from the 2001 batch and previously served as an Economic Advisor in the Ministry of Power.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)

• IBBI is a key institution in implementing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
• The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India was established on 1st October 2016 under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code).

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Tripura CM Launches First Ever Groundwater Treatment Plant

• Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha launches the first ever Superiority Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) groundwater treatment plant located in Ushabazar, Agartala.
• With a substantial daily capacity of eight million liters, the plant was constructed at an expenditure of Rs 78 crore.
• Equipped with a smart water quality meter and remote-control features, the plant is designed to ensure the purity of water.

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Saudi Arabia Announces Visa Within 48 Hours and 96-hr Stopover Visa for Indian Haj Pilgrims

• Saudi Arabia announces the issuance of visas within 48 hours and 96-hour stopover visa.
• Indian citizens are now permitted to undertake Umrah using business, tourism, and Umrah visas.
• The Umrah visa is valid for 90 days and allows the holders to reside and visit any Saudi Arabian city.

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Manisha Padhi Appointed India's First Woman Aide De Camp

• Squadron leader Manisha Padhi, a 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer became the first woman in the country to ascend to the post of Aide-de-Camp (ADC).
• Prior to her recent assignment, Squadron Leader Padhi served at Air Force stations located in Bidar, Pune, and Bhatinda.

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Panchayati Raj Ministry Launches “Gram Manchitra” App

• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches Geographic Information System (GIS) application known as "Gram Manchitra."
• Gram Manchitra leverages geo-spatial technology to provide a unified platform for visualizing and planning developmental works across diverse sectors.
• Gram Manchitra empowers Gram Panchayats to holistically visualize and strategize initiatives related to natural resource management, water harvesting, sanitation, agriculture, and other developmental aspects.

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Adani Green Energy Becomes World's Second Largest Solar Photovoltaic Developer

• Adani Green Energy Limited becomes the second-largest global solar photovoltaic (PV) developer, as per the latest annual global report by Mercom Capital Group.
• It has a total solar capacity of 18.1 GW, covering operational, under-construction, and awarded (PPA-contracted) projects.
• France-based TotalEnergies secures first position in the global solar energy sector.