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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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591. Andhra Pradesh cabinet clears ₹20,444 crore investment push, aims to create 1 lakh jobs
- On On December 11, 2025 in Vijayawada, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved ₹20,444-crore development proposals, including Amaravati infrastructure, E3–NH connectivity, 506 drinking-water projects, IT campuses in Visakhapatnam, PCB manufacturing in Nellore, and revised estimates for Palar river check-dam reconstruction.
- Chief Minister led the meeting, directing ministers to improve punctuality and file clearance. The cabinet advanced projects by SIPB, approved industrial land allotments, upgraded teaching staff, and cleared new tourism, energy, and port-related facilities through systematic approvals and revised incentives.
- Key clearances included a 6-GW ReNew Photovoltaics plant, 300-MW wind-solar hybrid project, clean-energy storage units, 10-TPD biogas plant, language-pandit and PET upgrades, hotel proposals by Westin and Hilton, and a 1,000-sq-yard house site plus ₹2.5-crore incentive for cricketer N. Sree Charani.
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592. Indian Railways install solar-powered CCTVs to curb stone-pelting, boost safety in remote areas
- On December 12, 2025 it was reported that, Railways has installed 165 solar-powered CCTVs in various locations, mostly rural, under East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction where conventional power supply is not available, while installation of 1,142 such cameras is underway.
- The move, according to railway officials, is primarily aimed at monitoring individuals pelting stones at trains and at ensuring better protection of railway property and its staff.
- Waltair installed 113 cameras (115 more in procurement); Khurda Road installed six (1,027 upcoming); Sambalpur installed 46. ECoR operates five surveillance drones—two each in Khurda Road and Waltair, and one in Sambalpur—to enhance monitoring and safety.
593. India boosts maritime industrial ties with Brazil during Admiral Tripathi’s visit
- On December 12, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited the Itaguai Naval Complex, received a ceremonial welcome, and was briefed on Brazil’s PROSUB submarine programme as part of his official Brazil visit from December 9–12.
- Admiral Tripathi, meeting Brazilian leaders including Celso Amorim and Defence Minister Jose Mucio Monteiro, strengthened cooperation through discussions on defence industry collaboration, training exchanges, maritime security frameworks, capacity building, and joint operational mechanisms.
- Engagements highlighted convergence in shipbuilding, Aatmanirbharta, secure supply chains, MDA, and global maritime stability. Talks also covered Indo-Pacific and South Atlantic dynamics, reinforcing India–Brazil partnership under “Bridges of Friendship” to enhance maritime capability and strategic alignment.
594. Semicon India clears 10 projects worth ₹1.6 lakh crore
- On December 12, 2025 it was reported that, Under the Semicon India Programme, ten units with ₹1.6 lakh crore investment were approved across India, supporting silicon fabs, SiC fabs, advanced and memory packaging, and meeting chip needs of sectors like automobiles, telecom, aerospace, and consumer electronics.
- The Government enabled semiconductor growth through PLI schemes, DLI support, design tools for startups, and national training programmes. Support included EDA access, chip design funding, industry partners like Lam Research, and expanded academic courses to build a skilled workforce.
- Electronics manufacturing grew from ₹1.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹11.32 lakh crore in 2024–25; exports rose from ₹38,000 crore to ₹3.26 lakh crore. PLI attracted ₹14,065 crore for mobiles and ₹846 crore for IT hardware by October 2025.
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595. GIGABYTE Launches Local Motherboard Manufacturing in India to Boost ‘Make in India’ Vision
- On December 12, 2025 GIGABYTE officially commenced local production in India through contract manufacturing, marking a major milestone in its long-term commitment to the country’s technology sector under the Government’s Make in India initiative.
- GIGABYTE leaders Dandy Yeh and Eddie Lin confirmed the move, emphasizing local manufacturing, rigorous quality standards, and an efficient supply chain to deliver high-performance products quickly and reliably to Indian consumers.
- Production began with motherboards, with plans for monitors and laptops. Local manufacturing aims to reduce import dependency, improve logistics, enhance affordability, and open opportunities across enterprise, government, and public sectors.
596. CSIR-NAL and SDAL Successfully Tests Long-Range Loitering Munition UAV With AI-Enabled Navigation
- On December 12, 2025 it was reported that, India successfully field-tested a 150-kg Loitering Munition UAV and solar-powered High Altitude Platforms in New Delhi, marking a major advancement in indigenous defence technology to strengthen surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision-strike capabilities.
- CSIR-NAL and Solar Defence & Aerospace Ltd developed the systems using indigenous propulsion, AI-enabled autonomous navigation, GPS-denied capability, solar-powered long-endurance flight, and high-altitude pseudo-satellite design to enhance operational performance.
- The LM-UAV offers a 900 km range, 6–9 hour endurance, 5 km service ceiling, low radar visibility, and precision-strike ability. HAPs operate above 20 km with solar-powered, weeks-long endurance for surveillance, communication, and disaster support.
597. Indian Railways Ramps Up Renewable Energy Usage for Traction With 812 MW Solar and 93 MW Wind Capacity Commissioned; Targets Net Zero by 2030
- On December 12, 2025 it was reported that, Indian Railways commissioned 812 MW solar and 93 MW wind power across India, alongside tying up 1,600 MW RTC renewable energy to strengthen its nationwide clean-energy transition.
- Union Minister of Railways informed Parliament that Indian Railways is progressing toward Net Zero 2030 by adopting renewable power, electrifying nearly the entire network, and modernizing operations through technological upgrades and efficiency improvements.
- Indian Railways achieved 99.2% Broad Gauge electrification, rising from 21,801 km before 2014 to 46,900 km between 2014–2025. This reduced reliance on diesel and coal, integrating renewable power as a core decarbonization strategy.
598. Road safety for wildlife: NHAI introduces 'table-top red marking' on Bhopal–Jabalpur highway; project covers 11.9 km
- On December 12, 2025 it was reported that, A week after a cheetah cub was killed, NHAI introduced a 5 mm thick table-top red marking on a two-kilometre wildlife-sensitive stretch of the Bhopal–Jabalpur NH-45 passing through Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
- NHAI implemented the measure by applying a raised red surface to slow vehicles, adding white shoulder lines, erecting chain-link fencing, installing speed detectors, and constructing 25 underpasses based on wildlife movement patterns.
- The 11.9-kilometre NH-45 expansion project cost ₹122.25 crore, with two kilometres featuring table-top red marking. These safety features aimed to reduce animal-vehicle collisions and improve driver awareness in forested zones.
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599. UDAN Scheme Completes 9 Years, Facilitates 1.56 Crore Passengers Across India
- On October 21, 2025 at an event in New Delhi marking the scheme’s 9th anniversary, the Civil Aviation Secretary highlighted that UDAN—launched on 21 October 2016—has enabled over 1.56 crore passengers through 3.23 lakh regional flights.
- The Civil Aviation Secretary stated that the government will continue UDAN beyond April 2027 under an Expanded Framework, focusing on improved connectivity for hilly, Northeastern, and aspirational regions, along with developing around 120 new destinations.
- UDAN has operationalised 649 routes, connected 93 unserved airports, and supported operations with ₹4,300 crore in Viability Gap Funding and ₹4,638 crore for airport development. UDAN 5.5 introduced seaplane guidelines and issued Letters of Intent for 150 new routes.
600. India Becomes World’s 3rd-Largest Aviation Market, Says Civil Aviation Minister
- On November 17, 2025, the Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated the Airports Authority of India Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi, showcasing India’s aviation advancements and growing market presence.
- The Civil Aviation Minister emphasized educating children in aviation technology and highlighted how modernisation, improved airport infrastructure, and strengthened regional connectivity are driving the sector’s rapid growth.
- India is now the world’s third-largest aviation market. The pavilion displays aircraft operations and aviation technology, reflecting government efforts to expand passenger services, enhance operational capacity, and advance the vision of a self-reliant, developed nation.