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1401. Https://energetica-india.net/news/pnc-infratech-receives-loa-for-300-mw-solar-project-with-600-mwh-ess-from-nhpc
- On August 16, 2025, PNC Infratech received a Letter of Award from NHPC to develop a 300 MW ISTS-connected solar power plant paired with a 150 MW/600 MWh energy storage system.
- The project comes with a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the supply expected to commence within 24 months from the effective date of the PPA.
- The project is part of NHPC’s broader clean energy expansion strategy, contributing to India’s target of increasing renewable capacity and integrating large scale energy storage for grid stability.
1402. DRDO develops minefield marking system for Indian Army to enable faster, semi-automated deployment – check out its features
- On 14 August, 2025, It was reported that, The Indian Army, with DRDO’s R&DE (E), Pune, has developed Minefield Marking Equipment Mk-II to speed up and reduce manual effort in marking minefields, replacing the earlier Mk-I.
- Mounted on a TATRA 6x6, it can place 500 pickets per run, fence up to 15 km, and operate in plains, semi-deserts, and deserts.
- The semi-automatic system integrates mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic sub-systems, operates in 0–45°C, needs a four-member crew, and DRDO has invited EOIs from Indian firms for production.
1403. Textile Sector Contributes 8.63% to India’s Exports in FY25
- On 14 August, 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister of Textiles chaired a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders to review global trade challenges, including recent US reciprocal tariffs, and plan a future strategy.
- India, the 6th largest textile & apparel exporter (4.1% global share), exported $37.7B worth in 2024–25, with the US as its largest market (28.97%).
- The Minister stressed diversifying exports, boosting competitiveness, and targeting EU’s $268.8B textile market, while leveraging India’s 15 FTAs with nations having $198.9B textile import demand.
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1404. Exports rise 7.29% to $37.24 bn in July; trade deficit at $27.35 bn
- On 14 Agust 2025, according to official data from the Commerce Ministry, India's exports rebounded by 7.29 per cent to $37.24 billion in July 2025, while trade deficit widened to an eight-month high of $27.35 billion during the month.
- During April-July 2025-26, exports increased by 3.07 per cent to $149.2 billion, while imports rose 5.36 per cent to $244.01 billion.
- Briefing media on the data, Commerce Secretary said that despite global economic uncertainties, India's goods and services exports are doing well. The main sectors that pushed the growth include engineering, electronics, gems and jewellery, pharma and chemicals.
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1405. Astrophel Aerospace and IN-SPACe ink MoU for reusable rocket tech and propulsion testing
- On August 14, 2025, Astrophel Aerospace signed MoU with IN-SPACe, granting them access to ISRO facilities, technical reviews, system-level testing and expert guidance for their semi-cryogenic propulsion systems, including turbopumps and engine modules.
- The agreement follows Astrophel’s successful pre-seed funding round, raising ₹6.84 crore to develop its reusable launch hopper and to enhance R&D.
- Astrophel is developing modular, reusable propulsion systems like valves, turbopumps, avionics and guidance systems that have dual use applications across aerospace, clean energy, industrial gas and defense sectors.
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1406. India hits 100 GW solar manufacturing milestone, boosting self-reliance
- On August 14, 2025, India’s domestic solar PV module manufacturing capacity surged from just 2.3 GW in 2014 to a remarkable 100 GW in 2025, under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers.
- The milestone aligns with India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The growth is driven by policy mechanisms like the Production-Linked-Incentive Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar Modules.
- Achieving 100 GW in solar module manufacturing strengthens India's pathway toward its ambitious goal of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
1407. Gujarat: Sunora Solar Secures 125 MW Solar Order Under DREBP Scheme
- On August 14, 2025, Sunora Solar won a significant contract to develop a 125 MW solar plant in Saurashtra under the Distributed Renewable Energy Bilateral Procurement scheme valued at approximately ₹170 crore.
- The project spans site analysis, panel mounting, installation of electrical storage and distribution systems and ongoing maintenance. It is projected to generate local employment and uplift the regional economy.
- The initiative supports India’s goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. It falls under the Gujarat Renewable Energy Policy 2023 and operates within the tariff framework set by the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission.
1408. From engineering goods to cereals: India’s exports surge 67% in a decade, led by these top 10 products
- On 13 August, 2025, It was Reported that, From April–December 2024, India’s exports reached around $602 billion, with total exports in 2023–24 topping $778 billion, highlighting rapid growth over the past decade. Major markets included the US, UAE, Netherlands, China, Singapore, UK, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Germany, and Italy.
- Export growth is fueled by tech-driven industries, strong manufacturing, and high global demand for electronics, engineering goods, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, while services like IT, business, and finance also boost overall exports.
- Pharmaceutical exports grew from $15 B to $28 B, agricultural exports doubled to $48 B, merchandise exports were $437 B, services $341 B, and the top 10 countries contributed 51 % of India’s export revenue.
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1409. India, Nigeria discuss strengthening defence ties in New Delhi bilateral meeting
- Raksha Rajya Mantri held a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, in New Delhi on 12 August,2025, focusing on deepening the growing defence cooperation between the two nations.
- The discussions centered on advancing military engagements across multiple domains, including counter-terrorism training, research and development, maritime cooperation, hydrography, anti-piracy efforts, and defence industry collaboration.
- The Nigerian Minister is leading a delegation to India from August 11 to 14, 2025 During the visit, the delegation also engaged with Indian defence industries to further bilateral collaboration.
- India and Nigeria share warm, longstanding, and deep-rooted relations, with their defence ties dating back to the early 1960s. As the largest democracies in their respective continents—India in the world and Nigeria in Africa—the two nations have emerged as natural partners, committed to strengthening their strategic cooperation.
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1410. PM Surya Ghar Yojana Powers Over 16.7 Lakh Households with Rooftop Solar
- India’s PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, has provided rooftop solar benefits to over 16.78 lakh households and aims to cover 1 crore homes Reported on 13 August 2025.
- According to Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power, Shripad Yesso Naik, the government has disbursed ₹9,280.88 crore as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to beneficiaries under the scheme.
- The scheme, implemented by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), replaced the earlier Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II, which had been operational since March 2019 and was originally extended until March 2026.