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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

02 Aug 2026

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Brookfield launches Lumara Renewable Energy Platform in India

Brookfield Asset Management, the global investment firm, announced the launch of Lumara Renewable Energy Platform in India in July 2026. Lumara aims to deploy approximately USD 600 million across solar, wind and battery energy storage projects. It will begin operations with an initial portfolio exceeding 6 gigawatts, drawn from Brookfield's development pipeline and potential acquisitions. The platform plans to address Indian market challenges such as land acquisition, grid connectivity and the negotiation of power purchase agreements with utilities and offtakers. This activity supports India's ambition to expand renewable energy capacity to about 500 gigawatts by 2030 and could attract further private capital into the sector.
  • Lumara to invest about USD 600 million in solar, wind and battery storage projects.
  • Initial portfolio exceeds 6 GW of capacity.
  • Focus areas include land, grid connectivity, and PPA negotiations.
  • Aligns with India's target of around 500 GW renewable capacity by 2030.
  • Could attract additional private investment into India's clean energy market.

NLC India to develop 900 MW solar project in Gujarat

NLC India Limited announced the development of a 900 megawatt solar power project in Gujarat. The project will be implemented through its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). A Letter of Intent has been received from Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) following a competitive bidding process. The project will broaden NLC India's renewable energy portfolio and strengthen its footprint in western India. It will leverage Gujarat's solar potential and policy framework to accelerate deployment, while contributing to national solar capacity growth, energy security and job creation in the region.
  • 900 MW solar project in Gujarat via NLC India Renewables Limited.
  • LOI received from GUVNL after competitive bidding.
  • Project strengthens NLC India's renewable portfolio.
  • Western India footprint expansion with Gujarat's solar strengths.
  • Supports national solar capacity goals and regional employment.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Sarvam AI launches Epoch Builder Edition on 30 July 2026

Sarvam AI released the Epoch Builder Edition on 30 July 2026 for developers and enterprises. The platform enables building, fine-tuning and deploying multilingual large language models. Epoch Builder Edition provides 7‑billion and 70‑billion parameter models trained on nearly two trillion tokens. It supports more than ten Indian languages and promotes the development of indigenous AI applications. The release reflects India’s growing AI ecosystem and the push to build language technologies that meet local needs in education, governance and business. Users can integrate Epoch Builder Edition with existing data pipelines and deploy on cloud or on‑premises infrastructure, as required.
  • Epoch Builder Edition released on 30 July 2026 for developers and enterprises.
  • Supports multilingual LLMs with 7B and 70B parameter models.
  • Trained on nearly two trillion tokens across more than ten Indian languages.
  • Aims to boost indigenous AI applications in India.
  • Can be deployed on cloud or on‑premises infrastructure.
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SPORTS

Murali Sreeshankar wins silver in Commonwealth Games long jump

Indian athlete Murali Sreeshankar won the silver medal in the men’s long jump at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. His best jump was 8.09 metres. Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle took the gold with a leap of 8.15 metres, while Scotland’s Stephen Mackenzie captured the bronze with 8.08 metres. The result adds to India’s medal tally in track and field at the Games and underscores Sreeshankar’s consistency in the event. The performance is expected to influence national selection discussions for future international competitions and to boost inspiration for Indian youth in athletics. Critics noted the field included top jumpers from Jamaica, the Bahamas and Africa, underscoring the global competitiveness.
  • Sreeshankar won silver with 8.09m in Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
  • Gold went to Tajay Gayle with 8.15m; bronze to Stephen Mackenzie, 8.08m.
  • Event contributes to India’s track and field standing at the Games.
  • Performance may affect future national team selections.
  • Inspires young Indian athletes in athletics.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

FSSAI suspends Dior Pharmaceuticals’ nutraceutical licence in Punjab

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) suspended the nutraceutical manufacturing licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals in Punjab in July 2026. An inspection found serious violations of manufacturing and hygiene standards, along with deficiencies in Good Manufacturing Practices at the plant. The suspension may affect production schedules and lead to audits or further regulatory action if violations persist. Dior Pharmaceuticals must address the concerns, implement corrective measures and reapply for licensure through a formal process. The case highlights stronger regulatory oversight of nutraceutical facilities in India and may prompt other firms to review their quality control, supplier management and hygiene practices.
  • FSSAI suspended the licence in July 2026 after inspection.
  • Violations include manufacturing and hygiene standards and GMP deficiencies.
  • Suspension could affect production and trigger further actions.
  • Company must address concerns and reapply for licensure.
  • Signals stricter nutraceutical sector enforcement in India.
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