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1551. Juniper Green Energy Commissions additional 43 MWp solar capacity in Maharashtra
- Juniper Green Energy On 22 July, 2025, announced the commissioning of an additional 43 MWp at its power project site in Wardha, Maharashtra.
- The 103 MWp solar part of the 129 MWp hybrid project is now fully commissioned, advancing the project toward full operation.
- With this, Juniper Green Energy has commissioned the solar capacity in two phases -- 59.55 MWp on June 6, 2025, followed by 43 MWp on July 14, 2025 -- achieving full solar capacity within just eight months of signing the PPA (power purchase agreement.
- The achievement highlights our significant contribution to India's increasing need for clean energy," said Ankush Malik, Chief Executive Officer, Juniper Green Energy.
1552. India completes 48 GW inter-state transmission network for renewable energy
- On July 22 2025, the Parliament was informed that 48 GW of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) has been installed across India to evacuate solar and wind energy. The government aims to build a 340 GW ISTS network to evacuate 230 GW renewable energy through ISRO-supported schemes and policy approvals.
- Out of the 340 GW planned, 159 GW is under construction, 21 GW under bidding, and 112 GW under planning. These projects are aligned with scheduled commissioning of renewable capacities and are approved by the Ministry of Power or other competent authorities.
- The Green Energy Corridor-I is being implemented in 8 states with a cost of ₹10,141.68 crore, while GEC-II covers 7 states at ₹12,031.33 crore. States have also been advised to prepare 10-year InSTS plans to boost internal power infrastructure.
1553. Bhopal railway division rolls out 'Speed Vision' plans for safer operations
- On July 22, 2025, Bhopal division rolled out “Speed Vision” an AI-driven tool that processes locomotive speedometer data within minutes and generates detailed reports on speed, braking patterns and overspeed incidents eliminating manual errors.
- Around 400 locomotive records are analyzed monthly. Any irregularities trigger targeted counselling and refresher training for pilots only 8 cases of concern were found in June 2025.
- The system shares analysis results immediately with senior officials via digital platforms like WhatsApp and email. This supports prompt decision making and is expected to boost operational safety and accountability.
1554. Mobile production jumps 146% in four years, exports rise 775%: Piyush Goyal
- The value of mobile phone production in India has seen a sharp rise of around 146%, increasing from ₹2,13,773 crore in FY 2020–21 to ₹5,25,000 crore in FY 2024–25, Commerce and Industry Minister informed the Rajya Sabha On 22 July 2025.
- During the same four-year period, mobile phone exports by value grew by about 775%, jumping from ₹22,870 crore in FY 2020–21 to ₹2,00,000 crore in FY 2024–25.
- Minister highlighted that the PLI scheme has encouraged global smartphone makers to move production to India, helping the country emerge as a key manufacturing hub for mobile phones.
- Under Make in India 2.0, 12 new industrial projects worth ₹28,602 crore have been approved to attract manufacturing investments. The government has also launched systems like the National Single Window and Industrial Land Bank to simplify processes and promote ease of doing business, further strengthening India’s manufacturing ecosystem.
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1555. BITS-Hyderabad startup delivers indigenous combat drones to Indian Army
- On 22 July 2025, Jayant Khatri and Sourya Choudhury launched Apollyon Dynamics from their BITS Hyderabad hostel and delivered high-speed (300 km/h), radar-evading kamikaze drones to the Indian Army in just 60 days.
- The indigenously developed drones are now actively deployed with Army units in Jammu, Chandimandir, Panagarh and Arunachal Pradesh showcasing their operational effectiveness in varied terrains.
- Built entirely in-house with support from BITS faculty, these drones mark a significant shift towards self-reliance in military technology. The startup is also working on advanced VTOL and fixed wing versions to further enhance capabilities.
1556. NABARD sanctions Rs 4,613 crore for 485 rural projects in Arunachal
- On July 21, 2025, it was reported that NABARD sanctioned ₹4,613 crore for 485 infrastructure projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund, aimed at enhancing rural connectivity, irrigation, and livelihoods.
- NABARD General Manager Damodar Mishra highlighted the bank’s focus on inclusive growth through rural credit planning, digitisation of primary agricultural credit societies, micro-enterprise promotion, and climate-resilient farming during its 44th foundation day celebration.
- The event, aligning with the UN’s International Year of Cooperatives, featured a sensitisation programme themed ‘Cooperatives Build a Better World’, attended by key stakeholders like Rajiv Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof S K Nayak and officials from RBI, SIDBI, and others.
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1557. Ministry of Railways Approves New Railway Line in Odisha
- On July 21, 2025, I was reported that, the Ministry of Railways approved a 4th railway line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak (Odisha), spanning 5.06 km and costing ₹149.32 crore. Situated on the busy Howrah–Chennai line, the project aims to decongest traffic and improve punctuality.
- The new line will segregate freight and passenger traffic, streamline connectivity to Paradeep and Dhamra ports, reduce headway, and boost sectional speeds—enhancing operational efficiency across the corridor.
- With rising industrial, agricultural, and passenger traffic, the project aligns with East Coast Railway’s vision of a high-efficiency, future-ready rail network in Odisha meeting global standards.
1558. Sugar Exports from India May Cross 900,000 Tonnes by September End
- On 21 July ,2025 It was reported that, India, the world’s second-largest sugar producer, exported an estimated 650,000–700,000 tonnes of sugar between January 20 and mid-July 2025, following the Centre’s decision to allow exports of 1 million tonnes.
- White sugar prices in the global market (London) had peaked at USD 555 per tonne in late February but have since declined to around USD 484 due to improved supply. In contrast, Indian sugar is priced at USD 430–450 per tonne domestically.
- “Exports are expected to reach 800,000 tonnes by the end of September,” said Deepak Ballani, Director General of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers’ Association (ISMA). Meanwhile, Prakash Naiknavare of NFCSF estimates that total exports could go up to 900,000 tonnes.
- Looking ahead, the 2025–26 sugar season appears promising due to favourable monsoon conditions and better cane planting across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
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1559. India’s core sector growth rises to three-month high of 1.7% in June
- India’s core infrastructure sector grew to a three-month high of 1.7 per cent in June, up from 1.2 per cent in May, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on 21 July, 2025.
- In June, coal output fell 6.8%, electricity and natural gas declined 2.8% each, while crude oil and fertiliser dropped by 1.2%. In contrast, refinery products (3.4%), steel (9.3%), and cement (9.2%) posted positive growth.
- Overall April–June FY25 core sector growth slowed to 1.3%, down from 6.2% last year. The Index of Core Industries, which includes 8 sectors, accounts for 40.27% of India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
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1560. India becomes global leader in fast payments as UPI processes 18.39 billion transactions in June: IMF
- On July 20, 2025, India has emerged as a global leader in fast payments, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processing over ₹24.03 lakh crore through 18.39 billion transactions in June, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) .
- In 2023, UPI had recorded 13.88 billion transactions. The rise to 18.39 billion this year marks a sharp 32 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth.Currently, UPI powers 85 per cent of all digital transactions in India and nearly 50 per cent of all real-time digital payments globally
- The platform currently serves 491 million individuals and 65 million merchants, connecting 675 banks through a single unified system. The IMF report highlights that India’s success is the result of years of digital groundwork and a strong vision to leverage technology for inclusive growth.
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