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Highlights of 24 May 2025 Current Affairs
- The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to redevelop 1309 Indian railway stations with modern facilities, better connectivity, and sustainable urban integration.
- Prime Minister inaugurated three redeveloped West Bengal railway stations under ABSS, enhancing passenger experience and promoting local products through the ‘One Station One Product’ initiative.
- Indian Railways, established in 1853, operates the world’s fourth-largest network and boasts four UNESCO World Heritage railway sites, including the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
- The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir is the world’s highest rail bridge, showcasing India’s engineering marvel in the railway sector.
- Gallantry Awards in India honor bravery among armed forces and civilians; divided into wartime and peacetime categories, presented by the President of India.
- Wartime awards include Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Vir Chakra; awarded for exceptional bravery in the face of the enemy.
- Peacetime awards—Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra—honor courageous acts outside combat, including counter-insurgency and rescue operations.
- The Spices Board of India, headquartered in Kochi, promotes spice export, ensures quality standards, and conducts cardamom research to boost productivity and global trade.
- India is a global leader in spice production and export; the Spices Board facilitates market access and safeguards farmers’ and exporters’ interests.
- The US announced a $175 billion Golden Dome defense system with space-based satellites to counter hypersonic threats, drawing criticism over space militarization.
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