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1581. India Achieves 50% Green Energy Milestone, 5 Years Ahead Of Paris Agreement Target
- As per July 16, 2025, India has hit a major clean energy milestone, achieving 50 per cent of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of the 2030 target set under the Paris Agreement.
- According to official data, the country's total power generation capacity now stands at 484.8 GW, of which over 234 GW comes from non-fossil fuel sources, including solar, wind, large hydro, and nuclear.
- In the first half of 2025, India's renewable power generation surged rapidly, the fastest since 2022, while coal-fired generation dipped nearly 3 per cent. The country added nearly 28 GW of solar and wind power in 2024 and 16.3 GW more between January and May this year 2025.
- As of June-end, excluding large hydro, renewable energy accounted for about 184.6 GW.
1582. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India commissions new line at Hazira plant to produce high-strength steel
- On July 16, 2025, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has commissioned a new production line at its Hazira plant in Gujarat, capable of producing high-strength steel for the automotive sector, as part of an ongoing Rs 60,000 crore investment plan.
- AMNS India has become the first Indian company to produce the highest strength steel for the automotive sector, as part of its ambitious Rs 60,000-crore expansion project.
- AMNS India is enhancing its steel production capabilities to meet the automotive sector's needs, contributing to India's self-reliance goal.
- The company is aiming for 24 MTPA in the Hazira expansion project and plans to establish integrated steel plants in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. AMNS India is a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel.
1583. Govt launches 6-year scheme to boost farming in 100 lagging districts
- On July 16, 2025, Union Cabinet approved the PM-DDKY, a six-year scheme aimed at revitalising India's agricultural sector, to boost farming in 100 lagging districts identified for low productivity, cropping intensity, and inadequate credit disbursement.
- The PM-DDKY aims to improve crop productivity, irrigation, and farm credit access in districts with low cropped area and farms. Key components include sustainable practices, crop diversification, improved irrigation, expanded rural credit access, and post-harvest storage. Government merges central schemes from 11 departments.
- Districts will have local committees, Dhan-Dhaanya Samiti, to create farm plans, reviewed at state and national levels. Performance will be tracked using 117 indicators, guided by NITI Aayog. Funding allocations and districts' final list are yet to be announced.
1584. Indian Navy gets six strategic indigenously designed products from DRDO: All you need to know
- On 15 July 2025, during a special ceremony at the Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over six strategically important, indigenously developed systems to the Indian Navy — marking a significant step toward strengthening India's self-reliance in defence technology.
- All six products have been indigenously conceptualised, designed, and developed by DRDO scientists to enhance the Navy’s capability in radiation detection, environmental monitoring, and nuclear contamination control across various terrains -- land, air, and underwater.
- As per information, these products were specifically designed to meet the Naval Staff Qualitative Requirements (NSQR) and mark another leap in India's "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.
1585. India’s first carbon fibre foot prosthesis unveiled at AIIMS in Telangana
- On 14 July, 2025, Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) and AIIMS, Bibinagar have developed the country’s first “Make in India” cost-effective high-performance carbon fibre foot prosthesis.
- Under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, AIIMS Bibinagar (PMSSY, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI) in collaboration with DRDL, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, jointly developed the ADIDOC (AIIMS Bibinagar - DRDL, DRDO Indigenously Developed Optimised Carbon Foot Prosthesis).
- The foot comes in three variants for different weight categories and aims to provide a high-quality, low-cost alternative to costly imports. With performance matching international models, it is expected to reduce production costs to around ₹20,000, compared to ₹2 lakh for similar imported products.
1586. Yakten Becomes India’s First Digital Nomad Village In Sikkim
- On 14 July, 2025, Yakten village in Sikkim’s Pakyong district has been officially inaugurated as India’s first Digital Nomad Village under the initiative ‘Nomad Sikkim’.
- Developed as a joint initiative by the District Administrative Centre, Pakyong, and Sarvahitey NGO, the project aims to create a sustainable and community-driven remote work destination.The village is equipped with high-speed internet connectivity and eco-friendly infrastructure to cater to professionals seeking a peaceful environment for remote work.
- The inauguration was attended by several dignitaries, including District Collector Rohan Agawane, ADC (HQ) GL Meena, ADC (Dev) Robin Pd. Sewa, Deputy Director of Tourism Sushma Pradhan, BDO Pakyong Sangay Tamang, Sarvahitey Founder and Project Head Prem Prakash, and other departmental officials and organisation representatives.
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1587. India achieves 50% non-fossil fuel power generation capacity 5 years ahead of 2030 target
- On 14 July, 2025. Union New & Renewable Energy Minister announced that India has achieved 50% non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity—242.8 GW out of a total installed capacity of 484.8 GW—five years ahead of its 2030 target.
- India has set an ambitious target of having 500 GW of renewable energy-based electricity generation by 2030.
- India's total installed power capacity now stands at 484.8 GW, with 242.8 GW coming from non-fossil fuel sources -- a powerful testament to our green progress.
1588. Jammu and Kashmir Achieves Full Digital Health Facility Registration, Links Over 20 Lakh Health Records to ABHA
- On July 14, 2025, it was reported that Jammu and Kashmir achieved 100% registration of public health facilities under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), linking over 20.58 lakh health records to Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, making it a national leader in digital healthcare.
- The Digital Health Incentive Scheme (DHIS) disbursed Rs 4.57 crore to 55 facilities, with Government Medical Colleges in Kathua, Rajouri, and District Hospital Pulwama recognized as model ABDM facilities, though Rs 3.02 crore in payouts remain pending due to delayed Utilisation Certificates
- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, in a review meeting, praised the integration of the JK e-Sahaj Health Management Information System (HMIS) with ABDM, enabling 11.61 lakh citizens to access digital medical records, with 71 lakh OPD tokens issued via Scan & Share QR codes in 102 hospitals.
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1589. India’s First Waste Plastic Road Pilot Launched by BPCL, CRRI & NHAI: A CSR Milestone in Sustainable Infrastructure
- On 14 July 2025, It was reported that, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), in partnership with CRRI and NHAI, has launched India’s first field trial of Geocell technology on the DND–Faridabad–KMP Expressway. This eco-friendly initiative promotes plastic waste reuse and highlights BPCL’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure under its CSR efforts.
- The launch was attended by key dignitaries including Dr. Kalaiselvi (DG, CSIR), Shri Chandrasekhar N (Head R&D, BPCL), and Dr. Manoranjan Parida (Director, CRRI), along with senior officials from BPCL and NHAI, reflecting strong institutional collaboration behind this sustainable innovation.
- The initiative extends beyond infrastructure, representing a strategic CSR effort to tackle India’s growing plastic waste problem. By turning plastic waste into road-building material, it supports the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Net-Zero vision, and promotes a circular economy where waste is transformed into a valuable resource.
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1590. Union Minister Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways inaugurates Sigandur bridge in Karnataka
- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways dedicated the cable-stayed bridge constructed across Sharavati river backwaters in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka On July 14, 2025.
- The bridge and the approach roads have been constructed at a cost of over ₹473 crore, by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- The bridge is the culmination of a long-time aspiration of people residing in villages of Karuru and Barangi hoblis in Sagar taluk. The villagers, in a celebration mood, decorated the bridge with mango leaves.
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