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421. Assam cabinet approves ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push
- On December 28, 2025, the Assam Cabinet approved a ₹115.11 crore NABARD loan to speed up infrastructure projects in four districts.
- The cabinet cleared amendments to the Assam Police Manual to allow both armed and unarmed personnel to compete for ASI promotions, and approved the settlement of 732 land proposals under Mission Basundhara 3.0 and 168 proposals under Mission Basundhara 2.0 in Kamrup (Metro).
- Amendments enabling digital land services will improve transparency and help Assam access ₹150 crore in incentives.
422. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveils infra projects worth Rs 200 cr at NIT-Rourkela
- On December 27, 2025, in Rourkela, Odisha, Union Minister of Education unveiled several infrastructure initiatives, including the inauguration of an indoor sports complex and a 1,000-seater open-air theatre, along with the foundation stone laying of three projects worth over Rs 200 crore at the National Institute of Technology.
- A 1,000-seater open-air theatre, built at Rs 6 crore, is a key part of the complex, providing a vibrant hub for athletic, cultural and recreational activities on campus.
- The Union Minister of Education praised NIT Rourkela’s progress, while the director noted the institute’s NIRF 2025 ranking: 2nd among NITs and 13th in engineering nationwide.
423. India gets its first standard for bomb disposal systems to boost security infrastructure
- On December 27, 2025, India notified its first dedicated standard for bomb disposal systems IS 19445 2025through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to strengthen the country’s security infrastructure.
- Developed at the request of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory, the standard sets clear guidelines to evaluate bomb disposal systems against blast and splinter effects under Indian threat conditions.
- Intended for voluntary adoption, the standard aims to ensure uniform testing, improve quality manufacturing, enhance operational confidence, and support Indian manufacturers in meeting global performance benchmarks.
424. Chamarajanagar district’s first Government Law College inaugurated
- On December 27, 2025, Chamarajanagar district’s first Government Law College was formally inaugurated in Chamarajanagar town after years of efforts by local leaders, marking a major milestone in expanding higher education within the district.
- The college received Bar Council of India approval earlier in 2025 following an appeal by MP Sunil Bose, to reduce hardships faced by students traveling outside the district for legal education.
- The three-year LLB course has begun, with plans for a five-year BA LLB program and a separate college building in the coming years.
425. India’s textiles sector records surge in investment, rise in exports in 2025
- On December 26,2025,it as Reported that India’s textile and apparel sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with exports (including handicrafts) reaching $37.8 billion in FY 2024-25, a 5% increase year-on-year and a trade surplus of $28.2 billion. The US, EU and UK remained key markets, while countries like the UAE, Bangladesh and Australia emerged as major new destinations.
- The Government of India approved seven PM MITRA textile parks across seven states with an outlay of ₹4,445 crore, attracting MoUs worth over ₹27,434 crore. The National Technical Textiles Mission (₹1,480 crore), PLI scheme (₹28,711 crore investment) and large-scale R&D projects strengthened manufacturing, innovation and employment.
- GST cuts on garments, man made fibres, carpets and handicrafts boosted competitiveness and exports. The government also supported cotton farmers through MSP procurement worth ₹37,450 crore, while handloom and artisan schemes improved market access, credit and social security, aligning with Vision 2030 of $100 billion textile exports.
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426. India's electronics production rises 6-fold, exports jump 8-fold since 2014
- On december 27,2025,it was Reported Between 2014–15 and 2024–25, India’s electronics production increased nearly sixfold from ₹1.9 lakh crore to ₹11.3 lakh crore, and exports rose eightfold from ₹0.38 lakh crore to ₹3.3 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted in New Delhi on December 27, 2025. This surge made electronics the third‑largest export category for India.
- This transformation across India’s electronics industry is attributed to government initiatives like the Production‑Linked Incentive Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, which attracted over ₹13,475 crore in investment and boosted domestic output and exports, while strategic development of the component ecosystem (via the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme) is shifting focus from finished goods to deeper value chains.
- The electronics boom has generated about 25 lakh jobs nationwide over the last decade and propelled India to become the second‑largest mobile manufacturing country, with mobile production and exports rising sharply, demonstrating how manufacturing scale‑up is creating employment and strengthening India’s role in global supply chains.
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427. ISRO launches 390 foreign satellites into orbit since 2014, cements global launch credentials
- On December 26,2025 it was Reported that Since 2014, ISRO has launched 390 foreign satellites for 34 countries using mainly the PSLV, establishing India as a reliable and cost-effective launch provider in the global space market.
- Major records and new technology ISRO set a world record in 2017 by launching 104 satellites in one mission, and in January 2025, India became the fourth nation to achieve successful space docking under the SpaDeX mission (satellites launched on December 30, 2024).
- Top spacefaring nation status With its 100th launch completed, India now ranks among the top five spacefaring entities alongside the US, Russia, China and Europe, boosting international collaborations and commercial demand for Indian space technology.
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428. Vertis Infrastructure Launches Truck Mounted Attenuator for Highway Safety
- On December 26, 2025, Vertis Infrastructure launched India’s first Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) at the Ador Campus, Pune, aiming to protect highway workers and motorists in live construction zones.
- The TMA, used in India since 2021, absorbs collision energy and has helped prevent over 100 fatalities, addressing high-risk conditions in active highway work zones.
- The system is mounted on service vehicles to safely decelerate rear-end collisions. Eight of 20 units were inaugurated, with the remaining ten days for delivery, supported by live demos and technical briefings for wider highway adoption.
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429. Indian Railways Clears Rs 432 Crore Project For Modern Bridge On Busy Howrah–Kharagpur Corridor
- ON December 26, 2025, December 2025, Indian Railways (SER zone) approved Rs 432 crore to rebuild Bridge No. 57 on the Howrah–Kharagpur corridor, replacing the 60-year-old structure.
- The bridge, located between Deulti and Kolaghat, will support higher loads, train speeds up to 130 km/h, and improve safety, durability, and rail connectivity.
- The new design includes provisions for a future fourth line and can handle a gross tonnage of 57 GMT, enhancing long-term capacity and reliability.
430. India Tests K-4 Missile, With 3,500-km Range, From Nuclear-Powered Submarine
- On December 23, 2025, the Indian Navy successfully test‑fired the K‑4 intermediate‑range submarine‑launched ballistic missile (SLBM) capable of striking targets up to 3,500 km away—from the nuclear‑powered submarine INS Arighaat, significantly boosting India’s sea‑based nuclear strike capability.
- The missile launch took place in the Bay of Bengal, off the Visakhapatnam coast, under the operational control of the Strategic Forces Command. INS Arighaat, commissioned into the Indian Navy in August 2024, carried out the test from beneath the ocean surface.
- Developed by DRDO and adapted for underwater launch from an Arihant‑class SSBN, the solid‑fueled K‑4 enhances India’s sea leg of the nuclear triad and strengthens its second‑strike deterrence by enabling stealthy submarine platforms to deliver nuclear warheads if neede