Main Point :-   (i) The Data Centre Park will cover 13.5 acres (approximately 5.5 hectares), with 2.7 hectares designated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) exclusively for AI-based services.

      (ii) The first phase will begin with a capacity of 5 MegaWatts (MW), with future plans to scale up to 150 MW. An additional investment of around Rs 2,000 crore is projected as the project progresses.

(iii) The facility will feature Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)-based high-performance computing infrastructure, live data streaming, AI processing, and data analytics services. It is intended to offer advanced solutions in areas such as AI, Health Tech, Defence, FinTech, and data analytics.

      - In Nagpur, PM Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art Loitering Munition Testing Range and an exclusive runway for unmanned aerial vehicles at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited.

Main Point :-   (i) PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple projects worth over ₹33,700 crore in Mohbhattha village, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh.

      (ii) During the event, PM Modi flagged off the Mainline Electric Multiple Unit train service on the Abhanpur-Raipur route via Mandir Hasaud, enhancing regional rail connectivity.

(iii) PM Modi laid the foundation stone for NTPC’s Sipat Super Thermal Power Project Stage III with a capacity of 800 Megawatts in Bilaspur, contributing to India's growing energy sector.

Main Point :-   (i) The MoU aims to improve job opportunities and foster technological advancements in the state through institutions like IIT Raipur, NIT Raipur, and AIIMS Raipur.

      (ii) As part of the new industrial policy, proposals worth Rs. 4.4 lakh crore have been received, with Naya Raipur being developed as an IT hub.

(iii) Key sectors such as engineering, textiles, electronics, IT/ITES, food processing, and green fuel have attracted proposals worth Rs. 3,700 crore.

      - The first Jnanpith Award was presented in 1965 to G. Sankara Kurup, and the 58th award was conferred upon Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya.

Main Point :-   (i) Vinod Kumar Shukla's literary career began with the publication of his first poetry collection, Lagbhag Jai Hind, in 1971. His notable novels include Naukar Ki Kameez, Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi, and Khilega To Dekhenge.

      (ii) His works have gained widespread recognition and have been translated into several languages, including English, German, and Italian.

(iii) In 1999, he was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award for his book Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rahti Thi.

      - The India Masters, as the winners, were awarded Rs. 1,00,00,000 (1 crore rupees), while the West Indies Masters, as the runners-up, received Rs. 50,00,000 (50 lakh rupees) in prize money.

Main Point :-   (i) The IML is a Twenty20 International (T201) cricket tournament featuring former international cricketers.

      (ii) The inaugural season was held in 2025, with 6 teams participating: Australia Masters, England Masters, India Masters, South Africa Masters, Sri Lanka Masters, and West Indies Masters.

(iii) The tournament structure included a round-robin group stage, followed by knockout semifinals and the final.

      - Green GDP is a measure of economic growth that factors in the environmental and social costs of economic activities, calculated by subtracting the environmental and social costs from the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Main Point :-   (i) Forests in Chhattisgarh play a dual role by boosting the rural economy with products like tendu leaves, lac, honey, and medicinal plants, while also combating climate change as carbon sinks; the action plan aims to balance economic growth with environmental conservation to protect the ecosystem for future generations.

      (ii) By linking the benefits of forests, such as climate regulation, soil enrichment, water purification, and carbon absorption, to Green GDP, Chhattisgarh aims to enhance budget planning and promote policies for sustainable development while incorporating these environmental contributions into the state's economic planning.

(iii) Scientists will assess the economic value of essential ecosystem services provided by forests, including the market value of carbon dioxide absorbed by trees for clean air, the economic impact of water conserved by forests through rivers and springs, and the role of forest biodiversity in maintaining ecological balance and supporting agriculture, all of which will be integrated into the Green GDP.

      - Highlighted success of BJP government in addressing Naxalite insurgency.

Main Point :-   (i) Increased anti-Left-Wing Extremism operations during Shah's visit.

      (ii) 207 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh in 2024, up from 22 in 2023.

(iii) Bastar's IG emphasized impact of well-coordinated operations.

      - Kerala, Rajasthan, and Goa boost tourism and foreign exchange earnings. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh lead in infrastructure development. Rajasthan and Gujarat focus on renewable energy. Northeastern states improve connectivity, enhancing trade and tourism.

Main Point :-   (i) 25 states recorded over 7% GSDP growth in FY22 and FY23.

      (ii) 17 states achieved over 9% growth, including Gujarat and Kerala.

(iii) PHDCCI proposes a nine-pronged strategy for sustained growth.

Main Point :-   (i) This initiative not only provides economic empowerment by enabling women to earn an additional Rs 50,000-60,000 annually, but also supports the Central Government’s vision of helping women become 'Lakhpati Didis' (women who earn one lakh).

      (ii) This program helps fill the gap in meter reading in 21 villages, benefiting both the electricity department and the women involved.

(iii) By empowering these women, the scheme provides a sustainable source of income while contributing to the region's development.

      - The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is located across the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Korea, Surajpur, and Balrampur districts of Chhattisgarh.

Main Points:-   (i) The reserve spans a total area of 2,829.38 square kilometers (sq km), with 2,049.2 sq km designated as the core area. It is contiguous to the Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh (MP).

      (ii) The reserve has a buffer zone of 780.15 sq km, which helps reduce human-animal conflicts and provides wildlife the space they need to thrive.

(iii) A total of 753 species, including 365 invertebrates and 388 vertebrates, have been documented in the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).