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751. India, Israel Ink Terms Of Reference To Formally Launch FTA Talks
- On November, 20 2025, in Israel, India and Israel signed Terms of Reference (ToR) to formally launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, aiming to expand market access, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
- The ToR was signed by Commerce Minister and Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat. The agreement covers tariff elimination, investment facilitation, customs simplification, technology transfer, services trade, and mobility of skilled professionals, while excluding sensitive sectors for both sides.
- Bilateral trade stood at USD 3.62 billion in 2024–25. Israel expects a tenfold boost from the FTA, while India targets USD 30–40 billion trade in five years. Israel also opened participation for its USD 50-billion metro project to Indian firms.
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752. IIT Guwahati Develops Microbial Technology For Efficient Lead Removal From Water
- On November 21, 2025 It was reported that, Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed an eco-friendly bioremediation method using cyanobacteria to remove lead from contaminated water, with findings published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials and demonstrating high efficiency in laboratory conditions.
- Led by Prof. Debasish Das, the team used components of Phormidium corium NRMC-50, finding its exopolysaccharides achieved 92.5% lead removal. The low-energy technique reduces treatment costs by 40–60% and requires minimal infrastructure.
- The method can also absorb pesticides, dyes, and industrial chemicals, with recovered metals usable for biochar or bioplastics. IIT Guwahati is now scaling the technology to pilot-stage wastewater trials, noting it remains experimental and requires further validation.
753. DRDO, DGA of France ink pact to develop solutions for defence challenges
- On November 20, 2025, in New Delhi, DRDO and France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) signed a technical agreement at DRDO Bhawan to strengthen bilateral collaboration in defence research, innovation, and capability development.
- DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat and French National Armaments Director Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta inked the pact, establishing frameworks for joint research, training, testing, technology transfer, information exchange, and organisation of workshops and seminars.
- Cooperation will cover aeronautics, unmanned systems, advanced materials, AI, cyber security, space, sensors, propulsion, quantum and underwater technologies. Both sides said the partnership will aid national security and advance global defence technology capabilities.
754. India Records Highest-Ever Defence Production Of ₹1.54 Lakh Crore In 2024-25
- India recorded its highest-ever defence production of ₹1.54 lakh crore in 2024–25, with defence exports reaching a record ₹23,622 crore—up from less than ₹1,000 crore in 2014, according to the Defence Ministry Reported on 20 November, 2025
- The Defence Ministry said this growth was driven by a decade of strong government support, including major budget allocations, policy reforms, and strengthening of India’s military-industrial base to boost domestic manufacturing and export capacity.
- India’s defence budget rose from ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013–14 to ₹6.81 lakh crore in 2025–26. The government aims for ₹3 lakh crore in defence manufacturing and ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.
755. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma Inaugurates Sohra CHC Operation Theatre, Launches Market Phase-II
- On 19 November 2025 in Sohra, Meghalaya, Chief Minister inaugurated the new Operation Theatre at Sohra CHC and laid the foundation stone for Sohra Market Phase-II, marking major boosts to healthcare and local infrastructure.
- Joined by Health Minister, MLAs, officials, and community groups, the CM highlighted maternal-health reforms, transport support, outcome-based budgeting, and progress under safe motherhood initiatives that have significantly reduced Meghalaya’s maternal mortality rate since 2018.
- Key projects include the ₹2,000-crore World Bank–funded Umtyngar–Mawsmai road and market upgrades worth ₹16 crore across both phases. The CHC holds NQAS and Laqkshya certifications and reports zero maternal deaths since 2017, reflecting improved healthcare delivery.
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756. Finance Ministry approved ₹8,300 crore for coastal highway project in Odisha: Minister
- On November 19 ,2025, Odisha Works Minister announced that the Union Finance Ministry has approved ₹8,300 crore for the Rameshwar–Paradip coastal highway, with 60–70% land acquisition completed and final CCEA approval pending before tenders are issued.
- The 346-km coastal highway will connect Digha to Rameshwar, with the first 160 km to Paradip approved. It will be four lanes from Rameshwar to Konark and two lanes from Konark to Paradip, developed by NHAI after CCEA clearance.
- Minister blamed delays on multiple alignment changes under the previous BJD government, while BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty criticised lane reductions, warning of long-term environmental and economic costs and vowing to push for the project’s full four-lane capacity.
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757. Indian Railways commissions 118 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals across 18 states
- On November 20, 2025 it was reported that, As of October 31, 2025, Indian Railways has commissioned 118 Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals across 18 states and UTs, surpassing its FY25 target of 100 terminals under the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal Policy.
- The Ministry of Railways, partnering with state governments and private operators, developed these terminals as cargo consolidation hubs, expanding rail freight access in previously unconnected regions and improving multimodal logistics efficiency nationwide.
- Launched under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (2021), the terminal network reduces logistics costs and supports industrial clusters. Railway Minister earlier reported 112 terminals commissioned by August 2025, indicating rapid programme traction.
758. Bengaluru honoured with $150K global award for tobacco control efforts
- Bengaluru is one of the five cities that on 15 March 2023, received a prestigious $150,000 award from the World Health Organisation for its tobacco control efforts, particularly reduction of smoking in public places.
- Bengaluru received the award for its efforts in tobacco control, specifically, reducing smoking in public places and improving compliance with existing mandates on public smoking bans, the WHO said in a statement from London.
- With the majority of the global population living in cities and towns, ensuring the health and well being of residents in our world’s urban centers is crucial. NCDs – including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases – and injuries are responsible for over 80% of all deaths globally.
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759. ICMR gets U.N. award for successes in control of non-communicable diseases
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has received the prestigious 2024 @UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for achievements in advancing multi-sectoral action on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and mental health and the broader NCD-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The ICMR's initiatives, from establishing national centres for Assistive Health Technology to promoting sustainable assistive products and conducting the world's largest AT survey are making a lasting impact.
- This recognition highlights ICMR's innovative work in assistive technology, creating accessible, affordable and sustainable solutions that enhance the quality of life for individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges across India.
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760. Taming the Silent Killer: India’s remarkable achievements towards controlling High bp
- India has made significant progress in hypertension control through the India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI), launched in 2017. By 2022, the program expanded to over 20,000 healthcare centres across 25 states, enrolling 40 lakh patients, with 47% achieving blood pressure control.
- Hypertension, affecting 20 crore adults in India, is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
- The IHCI focuses on standardized treatment, ensuring drug availability, training healthcare workers, and using technology for monitoring and patient care. Initiatives like the National Health Policy and Ayushman Bharat Yojana complement these efforts.
- The program aims to screen and treat 75 million people by 2025 under the “75/25” initiative. Recognized globally, IHCI is improving equitable access to care, reducing uncontrolled hypertension, and strengthening primary healthcare systems.
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