UPSC current affairs: PM Modi Chennai ₹13,000 crore projects and anniversaries
• Development Projects Worth ₹13,000 Crore in Chennai – Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, covering transport, railways, ports and other infrastructure. • Chennai Metro Rail and Urban Transport – The Prime Minister’s Chennai visit highlighted infrastructure development and improved connectivity to support urban mobility and economic growth. • Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti – The Prime Minister paid tribute to Maharaja Agrasen, remembering his ideals of social welfare, equality and inclusive prosperity. • Jayaprakash Narayan’s Birth Anniversary – The Prime Minister remembered Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and highlighted his contribution to democratic values and good governance.
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• Indian Navy’s Maritime Engagements – INS Sahyadri arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, for bilateral exercise INDRA-2026, while INS Trishul arrived in Plymouth, United Kingdom, for Exercise KONKAN 2026, strengthening India’s naval cooperation with partner countries. • DRI Cracks Down on Gold Smuggling – The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized more than 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold in eastern India in an operation targeting gold smuggling from Bangladesh, with six people arrested. • Indian Railways Announces NTPC Vacancies – Indian Railways announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment drive, creating new employment opportunities for eligible candidates. • Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses – A PIB backgrounder highlighted the government’s efforts to strengthen domestic pulse production, improve farmer incomes and reduce dependence on imports.
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• Nanaji Deshmukh’s Birth Anniversary – The Prime Minister paid homage to Nanaji Deshmukh, recalling his contributions to rural development, community participation and grassroots empowerment.