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February 18, 2025

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  • Talks with Amir of Qatar

  • Matsya-6000

  • World's Largest Propellant Mixer

Prime Minister Modi to Hold Talks with Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim on Bilateral Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, in New Delhi today. The talks will focus on bilateral relations, including trade, investment, energy, and technology collaboration.

Why it's important: The visit of the Amir of Qatar is significant as it aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Qatar.

India's Fourth-Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible Begins Wet Testing

India's deep-ocean submersible, Matsya-6000, has successfully completed wet testing, paving the way for shallow-water demonstrations by 2025. It marks a milestone in India's ocean exploration capabilities, accommodating three humans in its compact hull.

Why it's important: Matsya-6000 enhances India's ability to explore and study deep-sea environments, contributing to scientific research and resource exploration.

India Unveils World's Largest Propellant Mixer for Solid Rocket Motors

India has developed the world's largest 10-tonne propellant mixer for solid rocket motors, weighing 150 tonnes and standing 8.7 meters tall. This mixer, designed by ISRO and CMTi, ensures precise and safe mixing of solid propellant ingredients, essential for rocket launch.

Why it's important: This technological breakthrough symbolizes India's growing self-reliance in space technology under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat in Space' initiative, promising improved productivity, quality, and safety in solid motor production.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • President Trump's administration fires hundreds of FAA employees after fatal mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • Eating vegetables, especially over 240 grams daily, significantly reduces the risk of liver cancer in cirrhosis patients by 65%.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized India's efforts to reduce duties and enhance self-reliance at the International Customs Day Celebration 2025.

  • India's exports grew by 7.21% to $683 billion during April-January 2024-25, while imports increased by 8.96% to $770 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $243 billion.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo shatters half-marathon record, becoming the first to complete it under 57 minutes.

  • Gujarat Giants face UP Warriorz in a critical Women's Premier League 2025 clash today at 7:30 PM in Vadodara.

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