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Highlights of 14 May 2025 Current Affairs
- The Indian government has allocated an additional 2.8 million tonnes of rice from FCI stocks for ethanol production, raising the total to 5.2 million tonnes for the 2024-25 period.
- This allocation aims to reduce excess rice stockpiles and promote energy security through the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) programme, targeting 20% ethanol blending by 2025-26.
- Concerns have been raised about diverting food staples like rice for fuel, potentially impacting food security and leading to inflationary pressures on essential commodities.
- At the World Bank Land Conference 2025, India showcased its SVAMITVA and Gram Manchitra initiatives, highlighting advancements in rural land governance and geospatial planning.
- The SVAMITVA scheme has surveyed 68,000 sq. km, monetizing land worth Rs. 1.16 trillion, facilitating clear land ownership and access to formal credit in rural areas.
- President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) pricing for prescription drugs, aiming to align U.S. drug prices with those in other high-income countries.
- Indian pharmaceutical companies, heavily reliant on U.S. exports, may face revenue pressures due to the MFN policy, potentially affecting their profitability and R&D investments.
- Indian Armed Forces intercepted and neutralized advanced foreign weaponry, including Chinese-origin PL-15 missiles and Turkish Byker YIHA III Kamikaze drones, highlighting growing threats from sophisticated military technologies.
- The successful interception of these weapons underscores India’s readiness and capability to defend against unconventional warfare and maintain air superiority.
- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pledged one month’s salary to the National Defence Fund (NDF), encouraging others to contribute in support of the armed forces.
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