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1741. Flying Wedge Defence launches 100-km range loitering munition 'FWD-LM01' at Paris Air Show 2025
- On June 21, 2025, At the 55th Paris Airshow, an Indian defence tech startup introduced its new drone, the FWD‑LM01, capable of covering an impressive 100 km range, a milestone for India’s unmanned strike systems.
- Weighing just 6 kg and deployable within five minutes, the drone carries a 2kg warhead and uses AI-driven sensors to autonomously locate and engage targets.
- Entirely manufactured in Bengaluru and intended for export, this launch marks India's leap into next generation, long range loitering munitions.
1742. Indian Railways Launches Two Special Tour Packages
- Indian Railways has unveiled two distinct tour packages under its Bharat Gaurav scheme: the 14-day Adi Amavasya Special Shakthi Peeth Yatra and the Eastern Delights, commencing on 16 July, 2025
- The operational backbone of both the packages is a customised tourist train fitted with extensive amenities that include public address systems, onboard and offboard meals, hotel stays, travel insurance, tour managers, and coach-level security.
- Indian Railways is offering a 33% subsidy on the tour packages under the Bharat Gaurav scheme to incentivize participation.
- The model also aligns with the government’s efforts to promote eco-conscious travel by encouraging rail over air and road transport, which typically carry higher carbon footprints.
1743. Government Launches Start-Up Challenge To Support Innovation In Rooftop Solar
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched a national start-up challenge focused on Rooftop Solar (RTS) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) technologies.
- The start-up challenge aims to encourage affordable, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable innovations.
- The initiative is being implemented by MNRE with support from the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), and in coordination with StartUp India and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
1744. India to Become Fourth-Largest EV Producer by 2030: Report
- India’s electric four-wheeler manufacturing capacity is projected to grow tenfold to 2.5 million units by 2030, from 0.2 million units currently, according to new research by Rhodium Group.
- This expansion would make India the fourth-largest electric vehicle (EV) producer globally, following China, the European Union, and the United States.
- India’s domestic EV car demand is projected to reach between 430,000 and 1.4 million units by 2030, up from around 100,000 in 2024.
- With total car sales currently estimated at 6 million units, this implies an EV penetration rate of 7–23 per cent in the passenger vehicle segment.
1745. India’s First Commercial Hydrogen Bus Deployment Begins In Ladakh
- On June 20, 2025, five hydrogen fuel cell buses were officially flagged off in Ladakh in a boost for green mobility, marking India's first-ever commercial hydrogen-powered bus deployment.
- State-run NTPC Limited handed over the buses to the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO), and these buses will soon operate in Leh.
- This initiative is a result of collaborative efforts between NTPC and the Ladakh administration, symbolising India's growing leadership in renewable energy innovation.
1746. India Records USD 28 Billion Trade Surplus With G7 Countries In FY25
- India’s exports to G7 countries stood at a cumulative value of USD 138 billion in FY25, reflecting a 13 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between FY21 and FY25.
- The share of goods exports to G7 nations rose from 29 percent in FY20 to 31 percent in FY25, while the share of imports from these countries declined from 18 percent to 15 percent over the same period.
- The country enjoys a trade surplus specifically with four G7 members: the US, Italy, France, and the UK.
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1747. Assam CM Inaugurates Northeast’s First Fully Modern Correctional Facility in Chirang
- On June 21, 2025, Assam Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed district jail at Kajalgaon in Chirang district, officially recognized as Northeast India’s first fully modern correctional facility.
- The state-of-the-art prison complex, built with a focus on rehabilitation and humane incarceration, is designed to accommodate 636 inmates, including both undertrial prisoners and convicts.
- The complex houses separate modern medical units for male and female inmates, classroom spaces to support educational and skill development, and a well-equipped library.
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1748. IIT Guwahati unveils Rs 20 water purifier to remove fluoride, iron from groundwater
- On June 20, 2025, IIT Guwahati unveiled a low-cost water treatment system that removes 94% iron and 89% fluoride from groundwater, purifying 20,000 liters daily at Rs 20 per 1,000 liters, offering a scalable solution for rural and fluoride-affected regions.
- Led by Prof. Mihir Kumar Purkait, the four-step electrocoagulation system uses aluminum electrodes for their cost-effectiveness and high electro-positivity, achieving Indian safety standards after 12 weeks of real-world testing, with findings published in ACS ES&T Water.
- A pilot project in Changsari, Assam, supported by the Public Health Engineering Department and installed by Kakati Engineering Pvt Ltd, demonstrates the system’s viability, with a 15-year lifespan and electrode replacement every six months.
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1749. HAL to Manufacture SSLV Rockets for ISRO, Wins Bid For Rs 511 Crore Deal
- On June 20, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has bagged a Rs 511 crore deal to manufacture and design ISRO’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
- HAL is expected to manufacture 6 to 8 SSLV rockets each year to meet both domestic and international demand.
- HAL becomes the first Indian firm to own, build, and commercialise an entire launch vehicle system.
1750. During PM Modi’s Visit, India & Croatia Sign Key Agreements On Agriculture, Culture & Technology
- On 18 June 2025, Prime Minister of India paid a historic first official visit to Croatia, meeting Croatian PM Andrej Plenković to strengthen bilateral ties and the India-EU partnership.
- The visit led to the signing of four key agreements, including cooperation in agriculture, science and technology, culture, and the establishment of a Hindi Chair at the University of Zagreb.
- The visit reaffirmed shared democratic values and proposed enhanced mobility for skilled professionals and startups through the India–Croatia Start-up Bridge and a planned workforce mobility MoU.
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