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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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501. Concord bags Rs 139 Cr Indian Railways wireless systems order
- On December 22, 2025, India’s Concord Control Systems Ltd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Advanced Rail Controls Pvt Ltd, won a major ₹139.32 crore contract from Indian Railways for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a locomotive wireless control system—a critical tech upgrade for safer and more efficient rail operations.
- The contract, awarded and to be executed in India, is part of the nation’s railway modernisation efforts and is slated for completion within 18 months from the start of the project, strengthening infrastructure on key routes nationwide.
- The order reflects Indian Railways’ focus on enhancing operational reliability, communication, and safety using advanced wireless control technology, while bolstering Concord’s role as a key supplier of electronic railway solutions and aligning with India’s broader infrastructure and modernisation goals.
502. India adds 50GW RE capacity with Rs 2 lakh cr investment in 2025; to keep momentum in 2026
- On December 21, 2025, India reached a major climate milestone in 2025 by achieving 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity—262 GW out of 510 GW total—five years ahead of its Paris Agreement target. About 50 GW of renewable capacity was added in 2025, mainly from solar, backed by investments of nearly Rs 2 lakh crore.
- The government expects similar momentum in 2026 despite challenges like land issues, transmission delays, and power purchase hurdles. Public sector institutions have deployed over Rs 10.79 lakh crore into renewables since 2014, with major pushes in domestic manufacturing, storage, and grid infrastructure.
- Industry leaders say 2025 saw record project commissioning driven by schemes like PM Surya Ghar and PM Kusum, but warn grid imbalance, storage gaps, financing issues, and transmission delays must be fixed. They project continued growth, deeper manufacturing capacity, and structural reforms shaping India’s clean-energy future.
503. ISRO scientists test drogue parachute for Gaganyan module
- On December 20, 2025, ISRO researchers have completed qualification tests for drogue parachutes, a crucial part of the Gaganyaan crew module’s deceleration system, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility in Chandigarh on December 18–19.
- The parachute sequence involves apex separation parachutes, drogue parachutes for stabilisation, and pilot and main parachutes to slow the module for a safe touchdown; the tests confirmed drogue parachutes’ reliability under extreme conditions.
- The trials form part of ISRO’s broader Gaganyaan testing programme, which earlier included an Integrated Air Drop Test in August, main parachute testing in November, and propulsion system hot tests in July.
504. PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone of Rs 10,601 Cr Fertiliser Plant in Assam
- On December 21, 2025, the Prime Ministerof India laid the foundation stone of a fertiliser plant worth 10,601 crore rupees at Namrup in Dibrugarh district of Assam.
- The project is aimed at strengthening fertiliser production and supporting agricultural growth in the region. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea.
- The plant will serve neighbouring states, reduce dependence on fertiliser imports, generate substantial employment opportunities, and act as a catalyst for industrial development in the region.
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505. Bhopal Metro Orange Line ‘Priority Corridor’ Inaugurated: CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Manohar Lal Flag Off Modern 7-Km Metro
- On December 20, 2025, the Bhopal Metro Orange Line Priority Corridor was inaugurated at the Kushabhau Thakre International Convention Centre by CM of Madhya Pradesh and Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs of India, with the inaugural train flagged off from Subhash Nagar Station.
- The 7 km elevated corridor connects eight stations from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS, featuring modern safety systems, accessibility facilities, air-conditioned coaches, and eco-friendly technology like regenerative braking and solar power.
- Built at a cost of ₹2,225 crore (part of the ₹10,033 crore metro project), the corridor aims to reduce traffic congestion, offer sustainable commuting, and enhance urban transport in Bhopal, with commercial operations starting soon.
506. Namrup Fertilizer Surakshya United Forum welcomes new ₹11,000-crore urea plant, seeks support for ageing Namrup-III unit
- On December 20, 2025, the Namrup Fertilizer Surakshya United Forum welcomed the Centre’s approval of a ₹11,000-crore urea plant in Namrup, Assam, expected to boost industrial growth.
- The new plant, a joint venture of Assam Government, Oil India, NRL, HURL, and BVFCL, will produce 1.27 million tonnes of urea annually. The forum urged funding for the ageing Namrup‑III plant (38 years old) to protect 400+ jobs until the new facility starts.
- The foundation stone will be laid by PM Modi on December 21, 2025. The plant should be ready in 4–6 years, strengthening urea supply, reducing imports, and supporting farmers in the region.
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507. Indian Railways Sanctions ₹89,780 Crore Projects in Maharashtra for Network Expansion
- On December 20, 2025, Indian Railways has approved 38 major projects in Maharashtra, covering 5,098 km at a cost of ₹89,780 crore, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works to boost capacity and regional connectivity.
- 98 surveys (8,603 km) and Mumbai suburban upgrades under MUTP‑II, III, and IIIA, including platform extensions and 238 new 12‑car rakes, aim to improve passenger capacity and safety in Mumbai’s heavily used network.
- High-speed rail and freight corridor projects like the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train (100% land acquired) and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor are modernizing Maharashtra’s rail infrastructure, with phased implementation and accelerated commissioning.
508. India-Oman CEPA creates new growth pathways for Indian apparel, textile exports: CTA Apparels
- On December 20,2025,India-Oman CEPA Signed, Oman offers zero-duty access on 98.08% of tariff lines, covering 99.38% of India’s exports, including apparel, textiles, gems, leather, footwear, and sports goods.
- India opens 77.79% of tariff lines, covering 94.81% of imports from Oman, with sensitive products like dairy, gold, and some labour-intensive goods excluded.
- Indian companies can invest 100% in major service sectors in Oman, enabling skilled workforce mobility and expanding trade via Oman as a gateway to the Gulf, East Africa, and Middle East.
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509. Indi Lime Export To Oman Showcases Early Gains Of CEPA: Govt
- On December ,19,2025,In a notable development for Indian agri‑exports, three metric tonnes of GI‑tagged Indi Lime grown in Vijayapura district of Karnataka were exported to Oman, marking the first entry of this region‑specific citrus fruit into the Omani market under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman, which aims to deepen bilateral trade ties and expand market access for Indian exporters.
- The Oman shipment builds on earlier success in the UAE, where an initial export of 3 MTs of Indi Lime to Dubai on 24 August 2025 drew strong demand and led to subsequent exports totaling nearly 12 MTs, and is part of broader market diversification efforts that include a separate 350 kg export to the United Kingdom, bringing total exports from Vijayapura to about 12.35 MTs so far.
- The fruit’s Geographical Indication (GI) status—recognised for its distinctive aroma, high juice content and longer shelf life—coupled with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in branding and quality compliance, has helped position Indi Lime competitively overseas, improving farmers’ income by opening premium international markets while reducing dependence on domestic price fluctuations.
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510. Coffee exports cross ₹17,000 crore as global price rise benefits India
- On Dcember 20,2025,India’s coffee exports in the 2025 calendar year (up to December 16) have surged in value to ₹17,106 crore, marking more than a 25 % increase compared with the same period in 2024, driven largely by higher global coffee prices caused by adverse weather and supply disruptions in major producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam.
- Despite the rise in export earnings, the volume of coffee shipped from India fell by about 6 % to 3.66 lakh tonnes, as some key European buyers opted for lower‑priced coffee from other origins, offsetting some demand for Indian coffee even as prices remained high.
- The export growth reflects India’s prominent role in the global coffee trade, with the country ranking seventh in production and fifth in exports, led by major producing states Karnataka and Kerala, and with Italy, Germany, Belgium, Russia and the UAE among the top destinations for Indian coffee.
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