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2041. NISE Launches Advanced Solar Test Lab To Power India’s Clean Energy
- On 23 April 2025 Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, recently inaugurated a new PV Module Testing and Calibration Lab at the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) in Gwal Pahari, Haryana.
- This new facility is seen as a significant step towards improving India’s solar energy capabilities and global competitiveness. During the event, Shri Joshi said that the lab would set global benchmarks in solar research and development, testing, training, and policy support. He noted that this new development would help India move closer to self-reliance and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
- The lab is also aligned with BIS standards and will play a key role in strengthening the government’s Production Linked Incentive scheme, which aims to boost domestic manufacturing.
- India’s installed solar power capacity has increased dramatically from just 2.82 GW in 2014 to over 106 GW2025.
2042. Vaishnaw Inaugurates VVDN's Largest Surface Mount Technology Line & Mechanical Innovation Park In Manesar
- On 19 April 2025, it was reported that, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, inaugurated of VVDN Technologies' new facilities in Manesar, Haryana, the Minister revealed that electronics production in India has increased fivefold, reaching Rs. 11 lakh crore, while exports have grown sixfold to over Rs. 3.25 lakh crore.
- The announcement came alongside news that the Cabinet has approved a New Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme, which aims to deepen India's integration into global electronics value chains.
- Union Minister highlighted the growing strength of India's design ecosystem, noting that the VVDN facility hosts over 5,000 engineers working on complex, AI-embedded systems. He emphasized that India now possesses the talent to both design and manufacture sophisticated electronic products, giving the country a competitive edge.
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2043. Investment pacts worth Rs 5,700 inked for Maharashtra’s Vadhavan Port
- The Vadhavan Port on 21 April 2025, signed major pacts worth Rs 5,700 crore for the proposed facility in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. The deals signed in the presence of Union Shipping Minister and Minister of State comprise the construction of a dedicated terminal for chemical products and a specialised jetty for liquid cargo.
- The port, which is set to become India’s 13th largest container port, is being constructed with an estimated overall investment of Rs 76,000 crore and will have nine terminals. Of these, two terminals are specifically designed for the handling of liquid and related cargo.
- Significant among the agreements is a Rs 4,200-crore investment pact with Gandhar Refineries for the establishment of a terminal that will solely handle large-scale cargo, containers, and liquid chemicals.
2044. "We have written new definition of development": Haryana CM inaugurates Ghaggar river bridge
- On 20 April 2025 it was reported that, Haryana Chief Minister had inaugurated a newly constructed bridge over the Ghaggar river in Panchkula district and said that the development works were being carried out speedily in the state. He added that the government has written a new definition of development in the past decade.
- "By laying the foundation stones of small projects, development becomes fast-paced. Ever since PM Modi's double-engine government came to power in Haryana...along with Panchkula, Haryana's direction and condition have changed. Haryana Chief Minister said.
- In the past 10 years, we have written a new definition of development. The conditions of roads are such that it takes only about three to four hours to reach the other end of the state, Haryana Chief Minister said.
2045. Megha arm, CARACAL open small arms manufacturing facility in Hyderabad
- On 22 April 2025 Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd group company, ICOMM Tele Ltd, in collaboration with UAE-based small arms manufacturer CARACAL, which is part of EDGE Group, has kicked off a small arms manufacturing facility at ICOMM's integrated engineering facility in Hyderabad.
- The exclusive facility has been set up as part of a transfer of technology (ToT) between CARACAL and ICOMM and marks the first ever ToT for defence articles from UAE to India.
- The new facility will serve as a local manufacturing hub for advanced weapons under a technology transfer agreement with the UAE-based player and will produce CAR 816 close-quarters battle rifle, CAR817 assault rifle, as well as CSR338, CSR 308, and CSR 50 bolt-action sniper rifles.
- The facility will also make CMP9 submachine gun and Caracal EF and Caracal F Gen II combat pistols. The arms manufactured will cater to the Indian armed forces, central armed police forces (CAPFs), special forces, state police forces, and SPG, while also catering to the global export requirements of CARACAL.
2046. NTPC Signs 300 MW PPA with Brookfield’s Evren to Advance Solar-Backed Renewable Development
- On 22 April 2025 In a significant development for India’s solar power landscape, Evren, a renewable energy platform launched by Brookfield in India, has entered into a 300 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned energy leader NTPC Ltd.
- Under the PPA, Evren will develop nearly 1 GW of renewable energy infrastructure, including large-scale solar PV projects, supported by wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Solar is expected to account for a substantial portion of the total capacity, reinforcing India’s mission to scale clean power generation and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. e project aims to provide consistent and reliable energy to the grid, overcoming the intermittency challenge of solar generation. The solar capacity developed through this agreement will contribute significantly to NTPC’s growing portfolio of non-fossil energy assets.
- The agreement centers on boosting firm and dispatchable green energy, with solar energy playing a leading role in the generation mix.
2047. ISRO successfully docks two satellites, power exchange starts
- On 20 April 2025 , Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully docked two low-orbit satellites — SDX-01 and SDX-02 (Target and Chaser) -- as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX)
- The SpaDeX mission and now the exercise of transfer of energy is more crucial and difficult because the spacecraft are small. “These are 220kg, low-orbit satellites and are not easy to handle
- The scientists are now monitoring the transfer of energy from one satellite to the other. “This work is more crucial than docking and undocking. The success and progress of transfer of energy, which is also one of the parts of the experimental mission, will decide the future course of action of ISRO’s missions
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2048. Leather & Footwear Exports Surge 25% to USD 5.7 Billion
- The country's leather, non-leather footwear and products' exports rose by about 25 per cent year-on-year to USD 5.7 billion in 2024-25 and the shipments are likely to cross the USD 6.5 billion mark this fiscal, exporters' body CLE said on 21 April 2025.
- The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) said that demands in both developed and developing countries are "healthy". The sector has the potential to reach a total turnover of about USD 39 billion by 2030, which includes domestic production of USD 25 billion and export turnover of USD 13.7 billion, according to the industry.
- "In 2024-25, we have exceeded the exports target by USD 1 billion set up by the department of commerce and going by this trend, our exports will cross USD 6.5 billion in 2025-26," CLE Executive Director R Selvam said.
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2049. India Bolsters Defence Exports, Ships Second BrahMos Batch To Philippines Via Sea
- On 20 April 2025 India has successfully dispatched the second batch of its advanced BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system to the Philippines. Unlike the first delivery made via an Indian Air Force transport aircraft .
- The shipment is being sent through sea routes, showcasing India's expanding logistics and delivery capabilities in the defence export sector. This milestone marks continued progress in the $375 million defence agreement signed between New Delhi and Manila in 2022
- The deal includes the delivery of three complete BrahMos missile batteries, along with associated launchers, command and control systems, and other related equipment. With the second battery now en route by sea, India is not only fulfilling its contractual obligations but also demonstrating flexibility in logistics and defence diplomacy.
2050. NexGen Energia secures $1 billion from Capital Edge to expand CBG infrastructure across India
- On 21 April 2025, It was reported that, Renewable energy company NexGen Energia Ltd has secured $1 billion (approx. ₹8,500 crore) equity investment commitment from Kuwait-based Capital Edge to scale up its Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) infrastructure in India, the company said.
- The funding will support the Noida-headquartered firm’s goal of setting up 1,000 CBG plants across the country by 2026. NexGen Energia is among India’s key players in the CBG space and plans to use the investment for plant development, technology integration, and supply chain expansion.
- Industry estimates suggest the development of 1,000 CBG plants could create over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Each plant also contributes to methane emission reductions and waste management.