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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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581. Centre clears ₹65-crore Lakshadweep jetty and cruise terminal at Old Mangalore Port under Sagarmala
- During an environmental public hearing On december 10, 2025, officials confirmed approval to build a ₹65-crore dedicated Lakshadweep jetty, cargo berth and passenger cruise terminal at Old Mangalore Port under the Sagarmala Scheme.
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved Lakshadweep administration’s request for a dedicated berth to reduce berthing delays; the state government and UT will sign an agreement after final clearances to implement the Sagarmala project.
- The jetty includes a 303.6-m cargo berth, 76-m passenger berth, wharf construction costing ₹38.6 crore, cruise lounge ₹5.4 crore, 1,000-MT godown, 7-m dredging, and amenities such as X-ray scanning, gardens, restaurants, security zones and fire-fighting systems.
582. Indian Railways 2nd largest freight carrying rail network in world: Minister
- On december 11, 2025,it was reported that Indian Railways’ freight loading rose from 1,233 MT in 2020–21 to 1,617 MT in 2024–25, making it the world’s second-largest freight carrier. Despite rising input costs, freight rates have not been revised since 2018 to remain competitive.
- Passenger fares were marginally increased from July 1, 2025, after more than five years, with hikes ranging from 0.5 to 2 paise per km depending on class. General class (up to 500 km), MST, and suburban fares remain unchanged to safeguard affordability for low- and middle-income passengers.
- Railways is undertaking large-scale network expansion with 431 sanctioned projects and near-complete (99.1%) electrification of the broad-gauge network. Since 2014, about 2 lakh wagons and over 10,000 locomotives have been added to increase freight capacity and operational efficiency
583. India’s first hydrogen-powered train: What’s special about it?
- On December 11, 2025 it was reported that In a Parliamentary reply, the Railways Minister announced completion of India’s first hydrogen-powered train—built on a pilot basis per RDSO specifications and supported by a dedicated hydrogen plant at Jind—advancing sustainable rail transport nationwide.
- Railways Minister explained that Indian Railways designed, prototyped and developed hydrogen traction technology indigenously; hydrogen is produced via electrolysis at Jind, enabling zero-emission operations and reflecting Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.
- The train is the world’s longest broad-gauge hydrogen train with 10 coaches, powered by two 1,200-kW Driving Power Cars (2,400 kW total). It emits only water vapor, and pilot-phase costs cannot yet be compared with diesel or electric counterparts.
584. India secures $135 billion in FDI commitments in 2025 amid global investment surge
- On Deceber 11, 2025, it was reported that India has received commitments worth at least $135 billion in 2025, with tech majors like Google, Microsoft and Amazon leading over $70 billion. Overall FDI inflows rose 16% in April–September, and officials expect total inflows to cross $100 billion for the first time.
- An additional 750–800 proposals worth over $65 billion are in process, spanning semiconductors, energy and manufacturing. This surge is seen as crucial to reversing strained net FDI levels caused by earlier repatriations and foreign investor exits.
- With foreign portfolio investors exiting and the rupee under pressure, long-term FDI is expected to provide stability. Technology leads the inflows, while the government pushes EV manufacturing to attract firms like Tesla, even as major global automakers have exited and Chinese EV players face caution.
585. Wheelchairs available at 5,868 railway stations across country to assist divyangjan and senior citizens: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- On December, 10, 2025, in a Lok Sabha reply, the Railway Minister announced that Indian Railways made wheelchairs available at 5,868 stations and deployed 196 battery-operated vehicles at 79 major stations to support Divyangjan and senior citizens.
- Railway Minister outlined measures including free wheelchairs, concessional online booking, automatic lower-berth allotment, SLRD coach reservation, dedicated counters, and on-board staff authorisation to reassign vacant lower berths to Divyangjan, pregnant women and senior citizens.
- Railways earmarked lower-berth quotas in Sleeper, 3AC, 2AC and 2S/CC classes; mandated seven seats for seniors in suburban trains; offered concessions for escorts; provided 196 BOVs—165 chargeable, 10 publicity-route free and 21 CSR-funded free.
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586. Indian Army sets up full-scale field hospital in flood-hit Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu
- On December 11, 2025, the Indian Army contingent deployed in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu has established and operationalised a fully functional field hospital in one of the region's worst-hit areas devastated by floods, providing urgent medical relief to thousands of affected citizens.
- Surveillance drones were used for aerial mapping to plan the hospital layout in flood-affected terrain. HVAC-equipped medical tents allowed the rapid creation of a sterile and fully operational Operation Theatre.
- With these capabilities, the contingent has already provided medical assistance to over 5,000 patients, offering treatment as well as emotional reassurance to families grappling with the crisis.
- The Medical Task Force consists of 85 personnel, including specialist doctors, surgeons, engineers, signalers and logistics teams.
587. MDL, Indian Navy and Brazilian Navy Sign Trilateral MoU to Enhance Scorpène-Class Submarine Maintenance and Maritime Cooperation
- On December 10, 2025, it was reported that, In New Delhi, MDL signed a trilateral MoU with the Indian Navy and Brazilian Navy to collaborate on Scorpène-class submarine maintenance, information exchange and naval partnership as part of Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi’s visit-linked engagements.
- Admiral Tripathi, Adm Marcos Olsen and Capt Jagmohan formalised cooperation through structured information-sharing, joint maintenance practices, logistics support, technical training and enhanced government–industry collaboration to improve life-cycle sustainment of submarines and naval platforms.
- The MoU supports defence R&D, submarine engineering innovation, and joint repair methods; follows Brazil’s defence delegations to India; and aligns with the Modi–Lula strategic roadmap prioritising defence, cybersecurity, classified-information cooperation and increased military exercises under the India–Brazil partnership.
588. India’s Total Exports Of Goods & Services Surge To A Record High Of $418.91 Billion, Registering 5.86% Annual Hike
- On December 10, 2025 the Commerce Ministry reported from New Delhi that India’s April–September 2025 exports reached a record US$418.91 billion, growing 5.86% year-on-year despite global uncertainties.
- The Commerce Ministry detailed how services exports, digital trade tools like Trade eConnect and TIA, and new partnerships—CETA, CEPA, ECTA and EFTA—strengthened export momentum, while the Export Promotion Mission unified schemes into an adaptive, outcome-based framework.
- H1 services exports rose 9.34% to US$199.03 billion; merchandise exports grew 2.90% to US$219.88 billion. Key drivers included electronics (41.94%), engineering goods, pharma and marine products. Top destinations showed strong growth: US, UAE, China, Spain and Hong Kong.
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589. NEC Allocates Rs 4.78 Crore To Boost Infrastructure And Development Initiatives In Nagaland
- On December 10, 2025, in Kohima, officials confirmed that Nagaland received ₹4.78 crore from the NEC in November for development initiatives spanning tourism, youth and sports infrastructure, indigenous cultural projects and allied sectors.
- The North Eastern Council supported Nagaland by releasing targeted funds for infrastructure, agriculture, culture, education and livelihood activities, while also disbursing ₹14.89 crore to central agencies for regional cultural events, seminars and academic programmes.
- Projects funded include piggery value-chain facilities, scientific pig-breeding units, animal-feed production, documentation of traditional medicine, smart virtual classrooms and indigenous community development; completed works include rainwater reservoirs in Dimapur and Khuzama and a skill-training centre in Chiechama.
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590. CAF&PD Manipur Launches Free LPG Connections Under PMUY Phase 3.0
- On December 10 , 2025 it was reported that At a press conference in Imphal, the Manipur government announced the rollout of free LPG connections under PMUY Phase 3.0 after the Centre approved 25 lakh additional connections for 2025–26.
- CAF&PD officials, IOCL representatives and Director K. Bono Singh detailed eligibility norms, documentation, and the role of District Ujjwala Committees to ensure transparent delivery, aiming to include all remaining uncovered families across rural, remote and hill areas.
- Manipur has provided 2,22,010 PMUY connections so far; nationally, over 10.33 crore connections were issued under earlier phases. PMUY offers deposit-free LPG access to adult women from economically weaker households, supporting health improvement and reduced household drudgery.
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