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991. Big defence push: BEL to supply DRDO’s Anant Shastra in Rs 30,000 crore Indian Army deal
- On September 27, 2025, it was reported that the Indian Army has issued a tender to buy five to six regiments of ‘Anant Shastra’ surface to air missile weapon systems from state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to strengthen the air defence along the borders with Pakistan and China
- The project, estimated to cost around Rs 30,000 crore, would strengthen the Indian Army’s Army Air Defence, which played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks during Operation Sindoor,
- The Defence Acquisition Council had cleared the project for buying the indigenous air defence systems soon after the Operation Sindoor action took place in May, 2025.
- Anant Shastra air defence systems are highly mobile as they have the capability to search and track targets on the move and can fire at short halts with a range of around 30 km, the system would be complementing the existing systems in the forces like the MRSAM and Akash in short to medium ranges.
992. India adds 27 GW renewable energy capacity in April-Aug: Report
- Between April–August 2025, India added 27 GW of renewable energy capacity, including 20 GW commissioned, with another 142 GW under construction, according to an HSBC report citing Central Electricity Authority data released on 26 September, 2025.
- The report highlights innovative tenders lowering solar-plus-storage costs to record lows of ₹2.7–2.76/kWh, enabling developers to earn returns through savings on infrastructure, land acquisition ease, and peak-hour power supply earnings.
- India cancelled 11.4 GW of weak tenders and aims to restore investor confidence by addressing 90 GW of unsigned auctioned capacity. Power demand is expected to rise significantly by late October or early November 2025.
993. FSSAI and Australia's DAFF sign MoU on food safety
- On September 24, 2025 at FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi, India’s FSSAI and Australia’s DAFF signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in food safety through knowledge sharing, import procedures, and technical collaboration.
- The MoU was signed by Rajit Punhani, CEO of FSSAI, and Tom Black, First Assistant Secretary of DAFF, aiming to build institutional ties and advance food safety standards via best practices and capacity-building initiatives.
- On September 25, 2025 FSSAI launched a new licensing framework for Ayurveda Aahara on the FoSCoS portal, streamlining approvals for Ayurvedic food products by aligning traditional recipes with modern safety and quality standards.
994. India bets on green infra: Rs 500 crore allocated to develop hydrogen highways; ‘moment to lead in clean fuels,' says Gadkari
- On 25 September, 2025 Road Transport Minister launched India’s first hydrogen highways during the World Hydrogen India event, introducing large-scale truck trials across ten key freight routes linking Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Vishakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram.
- The government allocated ₹500 crore to five consortiums, including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo, BPCL, IOCL, NTPC, and Reliance, to operate 37 heavy hydrogen trucks and establish nine refuelling stations supporting these clean, long-haul mobility trials.
- India targets producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, creating six lakh jobs, attracting ₹8 lakh crore investment, saving ₹1 lakh crore in oil imports yearly, and reducing carbon emissions by 3.6 gigatons by 2050.
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995. PM Modi launches development projects worth over Rs 1.22 lakh crore in Rajasthan’s Banswara
- On 25 September, 2025 in Banswara, Rajasthan, PM launched and inaugurated projects worth ₹1.22 lakh crore, including ₹90,000 crore energy projects across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, as well as the Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project.
- PM announced ₹30,000 crore worth of projects for Rajasthan, including solarization of 3,517 MW under PM-KUSUM, water schemes, hospitals, trains (two Vande Bharat), and distributed 15,000 appointment letters to youth.
- PM launched welfare schemes like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM Janman Yojana, and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, reaffirming tribal empowerment, Antyodaya, and GST reforms while urging citizens to support swadeshi products.
996. Joint Nasa-Isro mission, Nisar, sends first images from space. Check here
- On 26 September, 2025 It was reported that, The joint Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) mission has delivered its very first images from space, offering a glimpse into the powerful radar capabilities that will soon provide an unprecedented view of Earth’s surface.
- NASA-ISRO’s dual radar system, using a 12-meter reflector antenna, allows penetration of forest canopies, monitoring soil moisture, land deformation, floods, landslides, and earthquakes, highlighting the collaboration between the United States and India in Earth observation.
- Full science operations begin in November, scanning Earth’s land and ice every 12 days, aiming to revolutionize agriculture, disaster response, and climate monitoring worldwide, marking a major milestone in global collaborative space missions.
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997. JNPA deploys India’s first electric heavy truck fleet with swappable batteries
- On 25 September, 2025, in Maharashtra, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated 50 electric heavy trucks at Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal, JNPA; the fleet will expand to 80 by end-2025, with plans to electrify 90% of JNPA’s 600-truck fleet by December 2026.
- The initiative aligns with India’s net-zero 2070 target, Maritime India Vision 2030, and National Electric Mobility Mission Plan, promoting sustainable, efficient cargo-handling, solar/wind power, LNG, hydrogen fuel, and last-mile logistics.
- JNPA also signed an MoU with Isaac Centre for Public Policy, Ashoka University, to develop a reference tariff framework for ports, combining cost and benchmarking perspectives across cargo types, enhancing economic and ecological efficiency.
998. Uttrakhand CM Dhami lays foundation for ₹55-crore road project
- On Sep 25, 2025 , Uttrakhand CM inaugurated the reconstruction of a 20-km road in Udham Singh Nagar, costing ₹55 crore, including widening and strengthening of Manunagar–Gadarpur–Dineshpur–Matkota–Haldwmotor route to ease traffic and enhance industrial development.
- The improved road will benefit around two lakh locals and farmers by reducing travel time and transport costs, while other projects include Industrial Smart City in Khurpia, Rudrapur medical college, and a future International Airport at Pantnagar.
- CM addressed the UKSSSC exam paper leak, announcing a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the issue, warning strict action against cheating mafias involved in disrupting recruitment and punishing those responsible for unrest.
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999. Indian Railways sanctions ₹443 crore Rajpura–Mohali rail line to boost connectivity in Punjab
- On 23 september, 2025 Railways Minister and MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu approved an 18-km, ₹443 crore rail line linking Rajpura to Mohali, reducing travel by 66 km and easing congestion on the Rajpura–Ambala route.
- The new line will strengthen industries, lower transport costs, and enhance access to sites like Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, while a new Vande Bharat Express will connect Firozpur, Bathinda, Patiala, and Delhi in under seven hours.
- Railway investment in Punjab rose 24-fold to ₹5,421 crore in 2025–26; projects include 714 km of new tracks, 88 flyovers, and border connectivity lines, while Indian Railways will run 12,000 special trains for festivals with >90% punctuality.
1000. Tripura Govt Invests ₹303 Cr on Agri Markets in Last 7 Years, Says Minister Ratan Lal Nath
- On 24 september 2025, State Agriculture Minister inaugurated the new Barpathari Agri Produce Market, reaffirming state and central governments’ commitment to improving farmers’ welfare under Prime Minister Modi’s vision.
- Minister emphasized farmers’ dignity, noting ₹303 crore spent in seven years to establish 144 markets compared to ₹20.26 crore earlier; Tripura now has 554 agriculture markets, including 21 Agri Produce Markets.
- All 21 Agri Produce Markets will be integrated with the E-NAM platform for online trading; seven markets are already active, ensuring fair prices for farmers and boosting Tripura’s role in India’s agricultural growth.
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