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1611. Tamil Nadu Greenlights Rs 7,434 Crore Infrastructure Projects Including Highways And Bridges
- On 9 July 2025, It was reported that, The Tamil Nadu government has approved two major infrastructure projects worth ₹7,434 crore, including a ₹505.56 crore plan to construct 100 high-level bridges across the state, as per a Government Order issued by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
- The final selection was made based on on-ground inspections, longstanding community demands, and responses received through the ‘Ungal Thoguthiyil Muthalvar’ scheme.
- The remainder of the funding will support road strengthening, development of industrial corridors, enhancement of district-level infrastructure, construction of river bridges, and road safety measures.
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1612. DRDO boosts indigenous defence manufacturing with over 2,000 tech transfers in 2024: Official
- DRDO had significantly advanced India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing, signing over 2,000 licensing agreements for technology transfer and issuing more than 200 production licenses in 2024, an official said on 09 July, 2025.
- The official also highlighted that over 130 industries have been identified as development partners or production agencies in the last five years, bolstering indigenous defence capabilities.
- "Over 2000 agreements were signed for technology transfer licenses," Chandrika Kaushik, Director General (PC&SI) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said while speaking at the CII Manufacturing Conclave East in Kolkata.
1613. India Launches First Indigenous Diving Support Ship INS Nistar
- On July 9, 2025, the Indian Navy received INS Nistar, the country’s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam,
- The name “Nistar” comes from Sanskrit, meaning rescue or salvation. The ship is 118 meters long, weighs around 10,000 tonnes, and is equipped with modern diving equipment. It can carry out saturation diving up to 300 metres deep and has a side diving stage for dives up to 75 metres.
- The arrival of INS Nistar is seen as a milestone in India’s effort to become self-reliant in defence production.
- The ship will enable the Navy to conduct deep-sea diving and rescue missions, representing a significant milestone for the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
1614. Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System completes 2 hot tests
- On July 9, 2025 ISRO announced that it had successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri on July 3, 2025
- ISRO stated that the short-duration tests, lasting 30 and 100 seconds respectively, were conducted to validate the current configuration of the SMPS test article. The propulsion system functioned normally, with performance matching pre-test predictions.
- ISRO is aiming to conduct at least two key missions related to the Gaganyaan project this year. The space agency plans to first launch the second Test Vehicle mission, followed by an uncrewed mission.
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1615. Tripura develops over 25,000 ha of organic land, exports over 1300 mt products
- On July 9, 2025, it was reported that Tripura has developed over 25,000 hectares of certified organic farmland and exported 1,332 metric tons of organic produce, including pineapple, bird’s eye chilli, ginger, turmeric, and aromatic rice, over the past three years, as announced by Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister at the first Organic Buyer-Seller Conference in Agartala.
- The state has established 53 certified organic Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to promote high-value crops like GI-tagged Queen Pineapple, Kew Pineapple, Bird’s Eye Chilli, Black Rice, and Aromatic Rice, with exports reaching major Indian cities and international markets like Oman, Dubai, and Dhaka.
- The Buyer-Seller Meet, organized by the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA), facilitated five MoUs/LoIs with institutional buyers like GShoots Pvt. Ltd. and SR Spices Pvt. Ltd., aiming to boost the agro-economy and farmer livelihoods.
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1616. Over 21 lakh houses completed under PMAY-G in Assam, more to follow: Minister
- On July 9, 2025, it was reported that Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister announced the completion of over 21 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) in Assam, with 7 lakh more under construction.
- The minister stated that a new survey will identify families still in kachcha houses post-construction, with the list to be finalized via Gram Sabha approval, ensuring continued progress toward the “Housing for All” goal by 2026.
- The state government has integrated facilities like clean water, electricity, and banking access for economically weaker sections, reducing intermediaries, with Assam completing 19.52 lakh houses of its 20-lakh target and receiving 1.72 lakh additional houses.
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1617. DRDO Mounted Gun System to boost Indian Army's firepower
- On 7 July 2025, It was reported that, The Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed a new, powerful howitzer, the Indigenous 155mm/52 Calibre Mounted Gun System, which can quickly shoot and move.
- Director VRDE G Ramamohana Rao said, "This is a 155mm/52 calibre gun. Such guns already exist, but they are towed separately and take time to deploy. Our MGS is different. It is quick, just 80 seconds to deploy and 85 seconds to move. It is fully made in India and can also be exported to other countries"
- The gun system of ATAGS has been adapted to an 8X8 cross-country wheeled vehicle along with stabilisers and a necessary interface structure.
1618. Electronics push: Centre gets ₹8,000 cr proposals for components scheme
- On July 7, 2025, The government received nearly ₹8,000 crore in proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme with around 100 applications from Indian and global firms seeking to build manufacturing units.
- The applications are now under review with the first batch of official approvals expected to begin by late August or early September 2025 and a project management agency being finalized to oversee the rollout.
- The ₹22,911 crore, six year scheme targets local production of critical electronics like PCBs and lithium ion cells. Incentives will be based on job creation, capital expenditure and turnover with a specific push for manufacturing bare components and sub-assemblies.
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1619. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces four Amrit Bharat trains for Bihar
- On July 8, 2025, Railway Minister announced four new Amrit Bharat trains for Bihar including a daily service between Patna and New Delhi, along with three new weekly routes connecting Darbhanga, Malda, Saharsa, Lucknow and Amritsar.
- The central government has allocated ₹10,000 crore to strengthen railway infrastructure in Bihar focusing on station upgrades, track doubling and modern amenities.
- A new long distance passenger train between Jogbani and Erode was also introduced aimed at improving interstate travel and enhancing rail connectivity across key regions.
1620. Bandipora Gets Over Rs 41 Crore for Development Under 2025–26 Capex Plan
- On July 7, 2025, it was reported that the Jammu and Kashmir Government allocated over Rs 41 crore for developmental works in Bandipora district under the 2025–26 District Capex Plan, covering DDC, BDC, PRI, and Aspirational Grants, as announced during a meeting chaired by DDC Chairperson.
- The funds include Rs 10 crore for DDC grants (483 works, 139 spillovers), Rs 3 crore for BDC grants (107 works, 30 spillovers), Rs 25 crore for PRI grants (1,488 works, 579 spillovers), Rs 2 crore for Aspirational Block Development, and Rs 1.2 crore for Aspirational Panchayat Development, with Rs 1.04 crore available for new projects.
- Chairperson emphasised prioritising public needs, timely fund release, inter-departmental coordination, transparency, and innovative implementation to ensure effective grassroots development, aligning with broader J&K initiatives like the Back2Village program.