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1201. Afghanistan earthquake: India sends 21 tonnes of aid to Kabul, EAM shares photo
- India airlifted 21 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan on 2 September 2025 after a powerful Sunday night quake killed over 1,400 citizens.External Affairs Minister announced on X, "Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air."
- The consignment included a wide range of relief materials such as blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, and essential medicines.
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 quake has injured over 3,000 people, with most casualties reported in Kunar province.
- India had previously extended humanitarian aid on 1 september 2025 , with the Ministry of External Affairs sharing images of trucks loaded with food supplies.
1202. Tripura: 29 MW Solar Power Generated Since 2018, Target Set for 150 MW; Consumers Rise from 7.21 Lakh to 10.38 Lakh
- On September 03, 2025 , Tripura Power Minister inaugurated a 132 kV substation at Manu in Dhalai district. The facility will benefit over 21,500 families and supports the state’s plan to expand solar power across government offices.
- The Minister highlighted Tripura’s power growth: solar capacity rose from 3 MW in 2018 to 29 MW today, with a target of 150 MW via solar panels for 50,000 houses and 10 lakh consumers over two years.
- Since 2018, consumer base rose from 7.21 lakh to 10.38 lakh; 132 kV substations increased from 12 to 20, 33 kV from 44 to 75, and underground cabling from 95 km to 571 km. The focus is on sustainable solar energy and uninterrupted supply.
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1203. DRDO transfers three advanced materials technologies to industry partners
- On September 04, 2025, DRDO transferred three advanced materials technologies to industry partners at DMRL, Hyderabad. The move aims to boost indigenous capabilities in defence materials, supporting missile systems, naval vessels, and high-strength steel applications.
- DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat handed over Licensing Agreements to partners including BHEL, JSPL, and BSP (SAIL). Technologies cover high-strength radomes, DMR-1700 steel sheets, and DMR 249A HSLA steel plates, enabling rapid industrial scaling and enhancing India’s defence self-reliance.
- An MoU was also signed with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau for leveraging DMRL’s expertise. The technology transfer reflects DRDO’s multidisciplinary research, strengthens industry-research collaboration, and ensures innovations are deployed commercially and strategically for critical defence applications.
1204. PM Modi, Singapore PM Wong inaugurate India’s largest container terminal PSA Mumbai Phase II
- On 3 September, 2025 Prime Ministers of India and Wong virtually inaugurated Phase II of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) at JNPT, Mumbai. The expansion doubles capacity to 4.8 million TEUs, making it India’s largest container terminal.
- Operated by Singapore’s PSA International, the project involved SGD 1.7 billion ($1.3 billion) investment under a public-private partnership. It features 2,000m quay, multimodal infrastructure, DFC rail connectivity, and employs over 1,500 skilled workers trained at the Gateway Terminal.
- The terminal emphasizes sustainability with renewable energy and electrification plans. India and Singapore will develop Green and Digital Shipping Corridors. The project strengthens trade, supply chain resilience, and multimodal logistics under PM Gati Shakti, advancing India’s port and digital growth ambitions.
1205. India launches National Critical Mineral Mission to boost sustainable & economic growth:
- On 2 September 2025 (ANI), Union Minister announced the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission 2025 during CII’s 20th Global Sustainability Summit in New Delhi. The mission identifies 24 critical and 29 important minerals to safeguard India’s economic development and national security.
- The mission aims to balance economic growth and ecological sustainability, with strategies including forest conservation rule amendments, circular economy models, green manufacturing, and responsible practices.
- The initiative is significant for climate crisis mitigation, food and nutrition security, and sustainable development, as emphasized by ITC’s Sanjiv Puri. It reimagines supply chains, manufacturing, and business models, while revisions in the Green Credit Program allow direct private sector participation, promoting inclusivity and long-term resilient growth.
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1206. JNU, DRDO-SAG sign MoU to boost advanced research in strategic technologies
- On September 2, 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and DRDO’s Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) signed a research collaboration agreement in New Delhi, presided over by Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, focusing on joint R&D, training, and academic partnerships.
- The collaboration aims to advance strategic technologies of national importance by enabling JNU researchers and students to work with DRDO scientists. The MoU covers domains such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum communication, IoT security, blockchain, and advanced cryptology, boosting innovation through joint supervision and training.
- The agreement ensures internships, doctoral research collaboration, and knowledge exchange, positioning JNU as a hub for defence-related research and aligning national priorities with cutting-edge technology development.
1207. India's rooftop solar capacity rises 158% in H1 2025: Report
- On 2 September, 2025 It was Reported that, In H1 2025, India’s rooftop solar capacity surged 158%, adding 2.8 GW compared to 1.1 GW in H1 2024. Q2 2025 alone saw 1.6 GW installations, marking a 33% rise over Q1 2025 and 121% growth from Q2 2024.
- The boom was driven by clearing delayed registrations, commissioning of new systems, and PM Surya Ghar portal upgrades. Residential sector dominated with 74% share, followed by industrial (19%), commercial (6%), and government (0.5%), mostly under the CAPEX model (88%).
- By June 2025, rooftop solar capacity reached 16.5 GW, with Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh leading (64%). Assam recorded fastest growth (24% CAGR). Rooftop tenders surged 232% QoQ to 1,269 MW, highlighting India’s record solar adoption momentum.
1208. South Western Railway posts record August revenue of ₹755 crore, freight loading at all-time high
- On 2 September, 2025 It was Reported that, In August 2025, South Western Railway (SWR) achieved its best-ever August performance by recording gross revenue of ₹755 crore, with freight loading of 4.2 MT and passenger earnings of ₹305 crore across its operating region.
- The remarkable growth was driven by record freight earnings of ₹418 crore, supported by significant increases in loading of iron ore, steel, coal, RMSP, fertiliser, containers, and foodgrains, along with higher passenger numbers, reflecting better connectivity and operational efficiency.
- The performance underscores SWR’s balanced growth across passenger and freight sectors. Additional revenues came from parcel traffic, coaching, sundry earnings, and penalties. The results highlight enhanced financial security, customer confidence, and effective commercial initiatives by SWR’s dedicated workforce.
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1209. Indian Railways, SBI sign MoU to expand insurance cover for staff
- On September 2, 2025, Indian Railways (IR) and the State Bank of India (SBI) signed an MoU in New Delhi to enhance insurance coverage for railway employees holding salary accounts with SBI, increasing accidental death cover to ₹1 crore.
- The MoU aims to provide greater financial security for railway employees, especially Group C and frontline staff. Coverage is automatic, requiring no premium or medical tests, ensuring both accidental and natural death risks are addressed more effectively than existing CGEGIS provisions.
- Nearly 7 lakh railway employees with SBI accounts benefit. Additional covers include ₹1.60 crore air accident insurance, ₹1 crore permanent disability cover, and ₹80 lakh partial disability cover, plus RuPay card-linked benefits, significantly expanding protection compared to earlier limited CGEGIS coverage.
1210. 117 crore to make four NHAI stretches in Tamil Nadu 'zero fatality highways'
- On September 2, 2025, it was reported that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sanctioned ₹117 crore to upgrade four accident-prone stretches in Tamil Nadu, including the Madurai–Kayathar section of NH-44 and Chennai–Tada corridor of NH-16.
- The funding targets blackspots and frequent accident zones by constructing underpasses, widening roads, improving junctions, and adding rumble strips, crash barriers, reflective boards, and lighting. These rectifications aim to reduce fatalities, enhance traffic flow, and strengthen road safety across key stretches.
- Tamil Nadu reported 20,582 national highway accidents in 2023, the highest in India, with 6,258 deaths. By addressing design flaws, poor infrastructure, and unsafe vehicle practices, NHAI’s ‘zero fatality highways’ initiative marks a critical push toward reducing accidents and improving highway discipline.
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