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Highlights of 15 May 2025 Current Affairs
- Denmark inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant in Kassø, producing 42,000 metric tons annually using renewable energy and captured CO₂.
- India’s NITI Aayog promotes a ‘Methanol Economy’ to reduce oil imports and emissions by utilizing coal, biomass, and CO₂ from power plants.
- Justice B.R. Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the first Buddhist and second Dalit to hold the position.
- India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.16% in April 2025, the lowest since July 2019, driven by easing food prices and stable core inflation.
- Major Indian ports handled approximately 855 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2024–25, marking a 4.3% annual growth and improved operational efficiency.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India opened a new office in Srinagar to develop inland water transport on the Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi rivers.
- The Kassø e-methanol plant in Denmark is adjacent to a 304 MW solar park, integrating green hydrogen production with CO₂ capture for sustainable fuel.
- India’s methanol initiative aims to create up to 5 million jobs and save ₹6,000 crore annually by blending DME with LPG and reducing cooking gas imports.
- Justice Gavai’s appointment as CJI reflects India’s progress toward inclusivity, representing historically marginalized communities in the judiciary.
- The IWAI’s expansion into Jammu & Kashmir is expected to boost regional connectivity, promote eco-friendly transport, and enhance economic integration.
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