Tea Exports: India ranked 3rd Place
- India, which was ranked fourth in the world in tea exports, moved up to third place in 2024.
- China is the largest tea exporter in the world.
- It accounts for 45% of the total tea exports.
- The total export value of China’s tea exports is US$ 1,739 million.
- It is followed by Kenya and Sri Lanka.
- Assam is the largest tea producing state in India.
- More than 50% of the tea production comes from Assam.
Vikram-1 Rocket Test:
- India’s private space agency Skyroot’s Aerospace has successfully conducted a static fire test of the Kalam-100 engine that powers the third stage of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle.
- This demonstrated the engine’s ability to generate 100 kN of peak vacuum thrust at a 60 operating area ratio in flight.
- The Vikram-1 rocket is designed to carry a payload of 480 kilograms to a low-inclination orbit of 500 kilometers.
Important Facts:
- India and Portugal have decided to strengthen cooperation in the UN and other international organizations.
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that new projects worth Rs 216 crore will be implemented to improve the livelihood of fishermen in the Gulf of Mannar region.
- A manimandapam is to be built for Dravidian leader W.P.A. Soundarapandian in his hometown Pattiveeranpatti in the Dindigul district.
- A fishing port is to be built at a cost of Rs 150 crore in the Thangachimadam area.
- The Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Corporation (IFFCO) factory is located in the Kalol area of Gandhinagar, Gujarat.