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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (101881) | |
501. BSF provides IELTS coaching to keep Punjab youths away from drug menace
- The Border Security Force (BSF) is providing International English Language Testing System (IELTS) coaching to 50 youngsters from five villages on the Indo-Pak border in Punjab as part of its efforts to steer them away from drug abuse.
- Sources said that the BSF selected 50 students from Rajoke, Wan, TJ Singh, Kalia and Dal in Tarn Taran district after the screening and shortlisting process. The border guarding force then hired two teachers and held the coaching for five months from January 1 to May 31 this year at Amarkot.
- Border Security Force (Punjab Frontier) Inspector General Atul Fulzele said that villagers and their children approached officers from the 103rd battalion, expressing their inability to afford IELTS training and requested them for support.
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is highly regarded worldwide for those seeking to study, migrate or work abroad, attracting around 30 lakh candidates annually. It is recognized by employers, universities and immigration bodies globally.
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502. BSF Organizes Health Check-Up Camp for 2,000 Students in Imphal
- A medical team from the Border Security Force’s Sector Headquarters CI (Ops) in Imphal on Wednesday conducted a large-scale health check-up camp at Kendriya Vidyalaya School in Lamphel, reaching nearly 2,000 students.
- The initiative, held under the guidance of Ravi Kant, IPS, Inspector General of BSF Mizoram & Cachar Frontier, and supervised locally by the Deputy Inspector General of SHQ CI (Ops) Manipur, provided comprehensive screenings aimed at detecting early signs of illness among schoolchildren.
- Students underwent measurements of height and weight, as well as eye, ear and throat examinations. BSF doctors also screened for both acute and chronic conditions, with the aim of ensuring prompt medical intervention where needed.
- The BSF routinely undertakes public welfare initiatives in areas where it operates, including health, education and infrastructure support.
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503. India’s Renewable Energy Surge: 35 GW Solar Addition In 2025 Signals A Strong Shift Toward A Cleaner Power Mix
- On December 19, 2025,India’s shifting energy mix in 2025 reflects a major transition toward cleaner power By November 2025, India’s total installed power capacity crossed 509 GW, with coal still dominant at 43.08%, while renewables grew to 39.94% of capacity, driven primarily by a surge in solar energy deployment across the country.
- Solar expansion accelerates under strong policy support and domestic manufacturing Between January and November 2025, India added 34,983.53 MW of new solar capacity, lifting total installed solar to 132.848 GW, or 26.06% of the national energy mix. Government measures like the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) helped enforce quality standards and expand domestic PV module manufacturing to 122 GW, boosting investor confidence and reducing import dependence.
- Renewables are advancing India’s energy security, economic growth, and sustainability goals the rapid rise ofSolar and wind has strengthened energy security by cutting reliance on imported fuels and created jobs in rural and semi-urban areas. However, coal remains essential for grid reliability, underscoring the ongoing need for enhanced grid management, storage solutions, and flexible generation as India pursues a cleaner, resilient, and self-reliant power future.
504. 70.09 crore UPI users in India make 59 billion trasactions in 3 months
- . On December 19,2025, In India, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 33.5% year-on-year to 59.33 billion in July-September 2025, with values up 21% to ₹74.84 lakh crore, driven by strong growth in person-to-merchant (P2M) usage and expanding QR acceptance across kiranas, transport hubs, and rural markets, making scan-and-pay the default payment mode nationwide.
- Digital Payments and Card Trends The average UPI ticket size declined to ₹1,262, reflecting more micro-transactions in mobility, food, and essentials, while point-of-sale terminals grew 35% to 12.12 million; private banks dominated acceptance deployment, and credit card transactions grew, even as debit card use declined with low-value spends shifting to UPI.
- Indian researchers used an AI model to map how bird flu virus H5N1 could spill over to and spread among humans, highlighting early culling and isolation as key controls, and a Tracxn report showed India’s tech startups raised $10.5 billion in 2025, ranking third globally despite a funding decline from the previous year.
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505. ILive Connect launches India’s first ‘Doctor-Led Continuous Care’ platform
- On December 19, 2025, iLive Connect officially launched its 24×7 “Doctor-Led Continuous Care” platform in India, introducing a first-of-its-kind home-based healthcare model that blends advanced technology with specialist medical oversight to continuously monitor patient health outside hospital settings. Express Healthcare
- The initiative responds to pressing healthcare challenges in India—such as an ageing population living alone, rising chronic diseases, sudden emergencies, and frequent preventable hospitalisations—by providing proactive, real-time health tracking and early intervention, ensuring expert care is present even when patients are at home. Express Healthcare
- The service uses FDA and CE-approved wearable biosensors, an AI-driven analytics platform, and a round-the-clock medical command centre staffed by specialist doctors to track vitals, detect risks before symptoms emerge, and enable timely clinical action—ultimately improving chronic disease management, reducing emergencies, and offering families peace of mind. Express Healthcare
506. Ashwagandha gets global health focus at WHO summit in Delhi Anuja Jaiswal / TNN
- On December 18,2025, The 2nd WHO Global Traditional Medicine Summit was held Dec 17–19, 2025, in New Delhi. Experts discussed how Ashwagandha can help with stress, brain health, and immunity, emphasizing the need for research, safety checks, and standardized products.
- Union Ministers highlighted India’s efforts in traditional medicine, including 104 scholarships, 26 MoUs, partnerships with 50+ global institutions, and research in countries like the UK and Germany.
- The summit aimed to safely integrate traditional medicine into modern healthcare. Experts said strong quality control, clear guidelines, safety monitoring, and international cooperation are needed for herbs like Ashwagandha to be accepted worldwide.
507. Digantara Raises $50M for Global Expansion
- On December 18, 2025, Digantara, an Indian space surveillance startup headquartered in Bengaluru, has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round in late 2025 to expand beyond space situational awareness into missile tracking and defense-related space technologies, responding to growing global demand.
- The funding round, led by investors including 360 ONE Asset, SBI Investment of Japan, and Ronnie Screwvala, will help Digantara deploy space- and ground-based infrared sensors, advanced analytics, and a constellation of satellites to provide faster detection and tracking than traditional ground radar, addressing increased missile launches and satellite interference worldwide.
- The funding round, led by investors including 360 ONE Asset, SBI Investment of Japan, and Ronnie Screwvala, will help Digantara deploy space- and ground-based infrared sensors, advanced analytics, and a constellation of satellites to provide faster detection and tracking than traditional ground radar, addressing increased missile launches and satellite interference worldwide.
508. IG BSF Punjab visits flood-affected border areas in Ferozepur
- Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab Frontier, Atul Fulzele, visited flood-affected border villages and posts on the Ferozepur border to review the flood situation and assess the ongoing relief measures.
- While visiting Medical camps being organised by the BSF, he urged local residents to fully avail the free medical and veterinary facilities through such camps which are planned daily for next few days across the flood-affected villages along the Punjab border.
- In flood-affected Punjab, the Indian Army conducted a relief operation in the Fazilika district on Saturday. As a part of the operation, the army continues to provide relief materials and rescue people from the impacted areas. Furthermore, the Indian Army has also established medical camps to treat patients affected by the flood.
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509. Over $3 billion of Indian exports could become tariff-free under FTA with Oman
- On December 18,2025,India and Oman are sign to a trade agreement (CEPA) during Prime Minister visit to Muscat, which could make Indian exports worth over $3 billion tariff-free in the Gulf nation.
- The deal will reduce or remove import duties—currently around 5% on 83.5% of Indian exports to Oman ($3.42 billion in FY25)—benefiting sectors such as engineering goods, chemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and electronics.
- India-Oman trade crossed $10 billion in FY25, India runs a $2.5-billion trade deficit The agreement aims to boost exports, support labour-intensive sectors like textiles, and deepen economic ties after five negotiation rounds since November 2023.
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510. BSF organises medical camps in flood-affected areas of Jammu
- After floods in several districts of Jammu led to widespread havoc, the Border Security Force (BSF) undertook an initiative to provide medical care to the affected people.
- The BSF, on 14 September 2025, organised a mobile medical relief camp at village Kasblari, Mankot, District Poonch, to provide medical aid to rain-affected residents of Kasblari and adjoining areas.
- According to the officials, BSF doctors and paramedics carried out health check-ups of 130 villagers and distributed essential medicines during the camp. As part of the ongoing efforts, another medical camp will be organised on September 16 in the border area of Samba district, in collaboration with about 15 leading specialist doctors from Jammu.
- This initiative aims to provide advanced healthcare support to the border population. Notably, on September 13, BSF organised a medical camp in the flood-affected village of Hamirpur Kona, Pragwal, Jammu, to provide relief to the affected citizens.
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