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641. Govt Gives LOI to University of New South Wales to Set Up Campus in Bharat
- On December 8, 2025, the government handed over a Letter of Interest (LOI) to the University of New South Wales, Australia, to set up its campus in Bharat.
- Union Education Minister handed over the LOI, along with his Australian counterpart Jason Clare, to the University on the sidelines of the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council Meeting in New Delhi.
- According to the Ministry, the University of New South Wales is a premier Australian university, which ranks top 20 globally in the QS World University Rankings. Both Ministers also reviewed their cooperation in education, innovation, and research, and held meaningful discussions on further deepening engagements from Pre-school to PhD.
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642. Bharat achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources: MNRE
- Bharat has achieved its goal of installing 50 per cent of its power capacity from non-fossil sources, five years before the 2030 deadline. This milestone was confirmed on December 8, 2025, when the Standing Committee on Energy presented its report in the Lok Sabha and praised the MNRE, the Ministry of Power, and other agencies for helping the country move closer to its long-term climate goals.
- The MNRE reported that as of 30 June 2025, Bharat’s total installed power capacity was 485 GW, and 243 GW of this came from non-fossil energy. The Committee highlighted that Bharat has already set up 116 GW of solar power and aims to reach 292 GW by 2030.
- The Ministry said that Bharat must install about 176 GW of new solar capacity in the next five years to meet the wider target of 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity, and explained that 128 GW of solar projects are already being built, with another 62 GW in the tendering stage.
643. J-K: Remote villages in Rajouri get road connectivity for first time since Independence
- On December 5, 2025, in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, the government achieved first-ever road connectivity to remote Kalakote sub-division villages such as Patta and Ghodar, through NABARD-funded road construction across the Pir Panjal Mountain Range.
- PWD engineers, district administration, and schemes like NABARD, PMGSY, and Panchayat funds enabled connectivity by constructing new roads, enforcing quality standards, and executing multiple projects to ensure no village remains unconnected.
- A 3-km road costing Rs 2.48 crore, using 50 mm BM and 30 mm PC, is under construction; villagers report improved schooling, healthcare access, and mobility after 70 years, with additional PMGSY projects 50% complete.
644. MSEDCL installs 45,911 solar pumps in a record month
- On December 6 2025, it was reported that, In one month in Maharashtra, MSEDCL installed 45,911 solar agricultural pumps, earning a Guinness World Record, with the certificate presented in Auric City, Shendra MIDC, in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis.
- MSEDCL, using a farmer-centric strategy, deployed multiple installation teams, vendor empanelment, strict service-level agreements, automatic grievance escalations, pre-positioned inventory, and digital real-time tracking to complete installations efficiently and resolve issues within three days.
- Pump capacity was allocated by land size-3 HP for up to 2.5 acres, 5 HP for up to 5 acres, 7 HP for larger farms—ensuring equitable distribution in water-stressed zones and improving irrigation security, productivity, and farmer incomes.
645. Indian Railways deploys AI intrusion detection across 141 RKM on NF Railway to prevent elephant collision
- On December 6, 2025 It was reported that, the Ministry of Railways announced that AI-based predictive maintenance is being piloted at selected Indian Railways stations and safety systems like DAS-enabled elephant detection are implemented in 141 RKms on NF Railway.
- Indian Railways, with DFCCIL and advanced tech partners, uses AI, ML, OMRS, WILD, and DAS systems to predict failures, detect intrusions, and monitor components by analysing acoustic signals, machine vision data, and rolling-stock conditions.
- Tenders cover 981 additional RKms for elephant detection; MVIS, introduced via a July 2025 MoU, detects hanging or missing parts in moving trains; signalling pilots will generate standard failure prediction logs and alert mechanisms for timely action.
646. India Opens World's Highest War Memorial At Galwan, Five Years After Deadly Clash With China
- On December 07, 2025, in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley near KM-120, India inaugurated the world’s highest war memorial to honour 20 soldiers killed in the 2020 India–China clash, built under the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative.
- Defence Minister inaugurated the memorial, crafted from red and black granite, inspired by a trishul and damru, featuring a central installation, eternal flame, and 20 bronze statues representing each fallen soldier.
- The complex includes a museum, digital gallery, auditorium, cafés, souvenir shop, and briefing zone; located along the Durbuk–Shyok–DBO Road in Sector North, it highlights the 2020 Galwan clash fought without firearms and its impact on Sino-Indian relations.
647. Patanjali Signs MoU With Russian Government to Promote Yoga, Ayurveda and Wellness Tourism
- On December 06, 2025, Patanjali and the Russian government signed an MoU to promote health and wellness in Russia, focusing on expanding services, research on longevity, and early disease detection.
- Baba Ramdev and Russian official Sergey Cheremin will strengthen cooperation through health tourism, research collaboration, skilled professional exchange, yoga training deployment, and cross-promotion of Indian and Russian brands.
- The agreement includes research on slowing ageing, detecting major illnesses early, spreading yoga and Ayurveda in Russia, providing skilled workers, and enhancing bilateral spiritual, economic, political, and social relations following President Putin’s recent India visit.
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648. With 18,568 active startups, Uttar Pradesh emerges as new powerhouse of Startup India
- On December 7, 2025 it was reported that, in Uttar Pradesh, the state emerged as a major Startup India powerhouse with 18,568 operational startups across all 75 districts, showing rapid growth in innovation-driven enterprises.
- The Up government enables youth-led entrepreneurship through mentorship, financial aid, incubation centres, IT policies, and supportive governance, helping startups expand in agri-tech, AI, drones, fintech, and other sectors.
- Uttar Pradesh has 18,568 startups, including 8,000 led by women; IT hubs like Noida, Greater Noida, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur are growing; robust policies and innovation centres are positioning the state as a top national startup hub.
649. Odisha Cabinet approves schemes for silk, handloom sectors
- On December 5, 2025 in Odisha, the state cabinet approved six proposals, including new textile and silk development schemes, a pharma and MedTech policy, fisheries cadre restructuring, and a uniform reservation policy for universities to strengthen industries and institutional systems.
- Chief Minister cabinet and Parliamentary Affairs Minister explained that the government will implement these schemes through large fund allocations, incentives, infrastructure creation, cadre expansion, and administrative reforms to boost sectoral growth.
- MBSBY will receive ₹490 crore and MRBY ₹274 crore over five years; pharma and MedTech parks will be set up; fisheries cadre posts significantly increased; and universities will follow a single-unit reservation system for faculty recruitment.
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650. India sees record clean energy growth with 31.25 GW added in 2025
- On 6 December 2025, Union New & Renewable Energy Minister , speaking at the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit in Puri, Odisha, announced that India has recorded its highest-ever addition of 31.25 GW of non-fossil capacity in the current financial year 2025-26, including 24.28 GW of solar.
- minister unveiled a consumer-owned Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under PM Surya Ghar to deploy 1.5 lakh rooftop (1 kW) solar systems in Odisha — a scheme expected to directly benefit about 7–8 lakh people. Odisha already has ~3.1 GW renewable capacity (over 34% of its installed power), while under PM Surya Ghar 1.6 lakh households have applied, 23,000+ installations completed, and ~19,200 families have received subsidies totaling ₹147 crore.
- India’s solar capacity rose from 2.8 GW to ~130 GW in 11 years (a >4,500% increase), and the country contributed 46 GW to global solar additions between 2022–24, making it a key driver of the world’s renewable surge.