UPSC Prelims Facts – 26 March 2025

Recently, VARUNA Exercise 2025 was concluded.

  • A bilateral naval exercise between India and France.

Indian Navy has launched AIKEYME

  • Stands for – Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME)
  • Multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African Countries to enhance interoperability.
  • Participants – India, Tanzania as co-hosts and Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles and South Africa

Rushikonda Beach wins back the Blue Flag tag

  • Conferred on well-maintained beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism boats.
  • Has different criteria for each
  • Conferred by – Denmark-based Foundation for Environment Education (FEE).
  • Currently, there are 13 Blue Flag beaches in India.

International Energy Agency published its Global Energy Review 2025 report.

  • Global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024; emerging and developing economies accounting for over 80% of this demand.
  • Renewable sources and nuclear energy together contributed 40% of total electricity generation for the first time.

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully exported first consignment of Dalle Chilly

  • GI Tagged chilly variety from Sikkim
  • Also known as Fire Ball Chilly
  • One of the hottest chillies.
  • Known for its high nutritional value.

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