PM Modi Dedicates Fully Automated Haldia Bulk Terminal and Hydroelectric Project to Nation
The Haldia Bulk Terminal was developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on the Hooghly River.
In a separate virtual ceremony, the PM inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project located in Assam.
The Assam project, a run-of-river hydropower initiative on the Kopili River, received financial backing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Aspirants should note these projects enhance India's logistical efficiency and renewable energy capacity simultaneously.
Key Facts / Static GK
ADB President: Masatsugu Asakawa
Haldia Port Location: West Bengal
Practice Quiz — 17 March 2026
Q1. Which state has been selected as the 'Pilot State' for the RBI's Awareness Program on Digital Payments launched in March 2026?
Q2. What is the new 3-year Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) set by Canara Bank effective from March 12, 2026?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the recent FSSAI reforms: 1. FSSAI licenses will now have perpetual (lifetime) validity. 2. The turnover limit for Basic Registration has been raised to ₹1 crore. 3. Street vendors under the 2014 Act require manual registration with FSSAI. Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Q4. Razorpay's newly launched AI-powered platform 'Agent Studio' is built on which specific AI technology?
Q5. What is the total value of the agreement signed between India and the World Bank for the Haryana Clean Air Project in March 2026?
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