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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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471. Namrup Fertilizer Surakshya United Forum welcomes new ₹11,000-crore urea plant, seeks support for ageing Namrup-III unit
- On December 20, 2025, the Namrup Fertilizer Surakshya United Forum welcomed the Centre’s approval of a ₹11,000-crore urea plant in Namrup, Assam, expected to boost industrial growth.
- The new plant, a joint venture of Assam Government, Oil India, NRL, HURL, and BVFCL, will produce 1.27 million tonnes of urea annually. The forum urged funding for the ageing Namrup‑III plant (38 years old) to protect 400+ jobs until the new facility starts.
- The foundation stone will be laid by PM Modi on December 21, 2025. The plant should be ready in 4–6 years, strengthening urea supply, reducing imports, and supporting farmers in the region.
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472. Indian Railways Sanctions ₹89,780 Crore Projects in Maharashtra for Network Expansion
- On December 20, 2025, Indian Railways has approved 38 major projects in Maharashtra, covering 5,098 km at a cost of ₹89,780 crore, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works to boost capacity and regional connectivity.
- 98 surveys (8,603 km) and Mumbai suburban upgrades under MUTP‑II, III, and IIIA, including platform extensions and 238 new 12‑car rakes, aim to improve passenger capacity and safety in Mumbai’s heavily used network.
- High-speed rail and freight corridor projects like the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train (100% land acquired) and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor are modernizing Maharashtra’s rail infrastructure, with phased implementation and accelerated commissioning.
473. India-Oman CEPA creates new growth pathways for Indian apparel, textile exports: CTA Apparels
- On December 20,2025,India-Oman CEPA Signed, Oman offers zero-duty access on 98.08% of tariff lines, covering 99.38% of India’s exports, including apparel, textiles, gems, leather, footwear, and sports goods.
- India opens 77.79% of tariff lines, covering 94.81% of imports from Oman, with sensitive products like dairy, gold, and some labour-intensive goods excluded.
- Indian companies can invest 100% in major service sectors in Oman, enabling skilled workforce mobility and expanding trade via Oman as a gateway to the Gulf, East Africa, and Middle East.
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474. Indi Lime Export To Oman Showcases Early Gains Of CEPA: Govt
- On December ,19,2025,In a notable development for Indian agri‑exports, three metric tonnes of GI‑tagged Indi Lime grown in Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman, marking the first entry of this region‑specific citrus fruit into the Omani market under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman, which aims to deepen bilateral trade ties and expand market access for Indian exporters.
- The Oman shipment builds on earlier success in the UAE, where an initial export of 3 MTs of Indi Lime to Dubai on 24 August 2025 drew strong demand and led to subsequent exports totaling nearly 12 MTs, and is part of broader market diversification efforts that include a separate 350 kg export to the United Kingdom, bringing total exports from Vijayapura to about 12.35 MTs so far.
- The fruit’s Geographical Indication (GI) status—recognised for its distinctive aroma, high juice content and longer shelf life—coupled with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in branding and quality compliance, has helped position Indi Lime competitively overseas, improving farmers’ income by opening premium international markets while reducing dependence on domestic price fluctuations.
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475. Coffee exports cross ₹17,000 crore as global price rise benefits India
- On Dcember 20,2025,India’s coffee exports in the 2025 calendar year (up to December 16) have surged in value to ₹17,106 crore, marking more than a 25 % increase compared with the same period in 2024, driven largely by higher global coffee prices caused by adverse weather and supply disruptions in major producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam.
- Despite the rise in export earnings, the volume of coffee shipped from India fell by about 6 % to 3.66 lakh tonnes, as some key European buyers opted for lower‑priced coffee from other origins, offsetting some demand for Indian coffee even as prices remained high.
- The export growth reflects India’s prominent role in the global coffee trade, with the country ranking seventh in production and fifth in exports, led by major producing states Karnataka and Kerala, and with Italy, Germany, Belgium, Russia and the UAE among the top destinations for Indian coffee.
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476. PM Modi gets Kuwait's highest honour ‘The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer’
- On Sunday, December 22, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Kuwait’s highest national honour‘The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer’ at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City by Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This knighthood order is conferred on heads of state and foreign sovereigns as a symbol of friendship and diplomatic respect.
- The award, marking the 20th international honour received by PM Modi, recognized his role in strengthening India-Kuwait relations and was presented during his two-day state visit the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years after a ceremonial welcome with a Guard of Honour. Talks focused on deepening cooperation in key sectors such as trade, energy, IT, pharmaceuticals, FinTech, infrastructure and security, and elevating bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.
- India PM visit at the invitation of the Kuwaiti Emir included outreach to the large Indian expatriate community and underscored India’s economic and strategic engagement, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 10 billion in 2023-24 and Kuwait serving as a key crude oil supplier for India. The honour reflects deepening diplomatic relations and mutual commitment to future cooperation.
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477. Barbados Honours PM Modi's "Strategic Leadership" During Covid With "Freedom Award"
- On march6,2025,Indian Prime Minister was bestowed with the prestigious Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados, one of the highest national honours of Barbados, in recognition of his “strategic leadership” and “valuable assistance” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The award was formally conferred in a ceremony held in Bridgetown, Barbados, where India’s Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, received the honour on behalf of India PM from Barbados President .
- On November 20, 2024, during a meeting between India PM and Barbados Prime Minister on the sidelines of the 2nd India CARICOM Leaders Summit, the award symbolizes enduring friendship and strengthened diplomatic ties between India and Barbados highlighting India’s support and cooperation during the global pandemic.
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478. Nagaland’s first sewage treatment plant inaugurated at Shozukhu village
- Nagaland’s first sewage treatment plant at Shozukhu village in Dimapur district was inaugurated by the Minister of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED)
- This project has saved the skin of the (Nagaland) government because in any city in the country, the waste management plan is a cause of concern for the government of India.
- The government of India has taken very serious concern about the rivers in the country and so even in Nagaland, the two rivers were targeted to intercept the sewage discharge to these two rivers by way of having a stabilising pond
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479. Mauritius announces highest national award for PM Modi
- On March 11–12, 2025,India Prime Minister was conferred with Mauritius’ highest civilian honour the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK) becoming the first Indian to receive this prestigious award, announced by Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam at an Indian community event ahead of the National Day celebrations.
- The ceremony coincided with Mauritius’ 57th National Day celebrations on March 12, where PM Modi, invited as Chief Guest, expressed gratitude and dedicated the honour to the historic and cultural ties between India and Mauritius, highlighting their deep-rooted friendship and shared heritage.
- India PM engaged in diplomatic exchanges that reinforced bilateral cooperation presenting OCI cards to the Mauritian President and First Lady, gifting symbolic Indian cultural items, visiting the India-supported Ayurveda garden, and reaffirming commitments to stronger strategic and cultural partnership between the two nations.
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480. Nagaland State Co-op Bank opens a branch in Noklak
- Noklak district which became Nagaland’s twelfth district got its first state-level cooperative bank in Noklak town
- In the new Nagaland State, the cooperative was inaugurated by MLA and chairman of the District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) P Longon.
- It is the first branch of the NStCB in Noklak, it is the twenty-second in Nagaland. Speaking on this occasion, Longon said the opening of the bank’s branch at Noklak will strengthen the local economy.
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