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1031. FSSAI and Australia's DAFF sign MoU on food safety
- On September 24, 2025 at FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi, India’s FSSAI and Australia’s DAFF signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in food safety through knowledge sharing, import procedures, and technical collaboration.
- The MoU was signed by Rajit Punhani, CEO of FSSAI, and Tom Black, First Assistant Secretary of DAFF, aiming to build institutional ties and advance food safety standards via best practices and capacity-building initiatives.
- On September 25, 2025 FSSAI launched a new licensing framework for Ayurveda Aahara on the FoSCoS portal, streamlining approvals for Ayurvedic food products by aligning traditional recipes with modern safety and quality standards.
1032. India bets on green infra: Rs 500 crore allocated to develop hydrogen highways; ‘moment to lead in clean fuels,' says Gadkari
- On 25 September, 2025 Road Transport Minister launched India’s first hydrogen highways during the World Hydrogen India event, introducing large-scale truck trials across ten key freight routes linking Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Vishakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram.
- The government allocated ₹500 crore to five consortiums, including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Volvo, BPCL, IOCL, NTPC, and Reliance, to operate 37 heavy hydrogen trucks and establish nine refuelling stations supporting these clean, long-haul mobility trials.
- India targets producing 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, creating six lakh jobs, attracting ₹8 lakh crore investment, saving ₹1 lakh crore in oil imports yearly, and reducing carbon emissions by 3.6 gigatons by 2050.
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1033. PM Modi launches development projects worth over Rs 1.22 lakh crore in Rajasthan’s Banswara
- On 25 September, 2025 in Banswara, Rajasthan, PM launched and inaugurated projects worth ₹1.22 lakh crore, including ₹90,000 crore energy projects across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, as well as the Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project.
- PM announced ₹30,000 crore worth of projects for Rajasthan, including solarization of 3,517 MW under PM-KUSUM, water schemes, hospitals, trains (two Vande Bharat), and distributed 15,000 appointment letters to youth.
- PM launched welfare schemes like PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, PM Janman Yojana, and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, reaffirming tribal empowerment, Antyodaya, and GST reforms while urging citizens to support swadeshi products.
1034. Joint Nasa-Isro mission, Nisar, sends first images from space. Check here
- On 26 September, 2025 It was reported that, The joint Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) mission has delivered its very first images from space, offering a glimpse into the powerful radar capabilities that will soon provide an unprecedented view of Earth’s surface.
- NASA-ISRO’s dual radar system, using a 12-meter reflector antenna, allows penetration of forest canopies, monitoring soil moisture, land deformation, floods, landslides, and earthquakes, highlighting the collaboration between the United States and India in Earth observation.
- Full science operations begin in November, scanning Earth’s land and ice every 12 days, aiming to revolutionize agriculture, disaster response, and climate monitoring worldwide, marking a major milestone in global collaborative space missions.
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1035. JNPA deploys India’s first electric heavy truck fleet with swappable batteries
- On 25 September, 2025, in Maharashtra, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated 50 electric heavy trucks at Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal, JNPA; the fleet will expand to 80 by end-2025, with plans to electrify 90% of JNPA’s 600-truck fleet by December 2026.
- The initiative aligns with India’s net-zero 2070 target, Maritime India Vision 2030, and National Electric Mobility Mission Plan, promoting sustainable, efficient cargo-handling, solar/wind power, LNG, hydrogen fuel, and last-mile logistics.
- JNPA also signed an MoU with Isaac Centre for Public Policy, Ashoka University, to develop a reference tariff framework for ports, combining cost and benchmarking perspectives across cargo types, enhancing economic and ecological efficiency.
1036. Uttrakhand CM Dhami lays foundation for ₹55-crore road project
- On Sep 25, 2025 , Uttrakhand CM inaugurated the reconstruction of a 20-km road in Udham Singh Nagar, costing ₹55 crore, including widening and strengthening of Manunagar–Gadarpur–Dineshpur–Matkota–Haldwmotor route to ease traffic and enhance industrial development.
- The improved road will benefit around two lakh locals and farmers by reducing travel time and transport costs, while other projects include Industrial Smart City in Khurpia, Rudrapur medical college, and a future International Airport at Pantnagar.
- CM addressed the UKSSSC exam paper leak, announcing a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the issue, warning strict action against cheating mafias involved in disrupting recruitment and punishing those responsible for unrest.
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1037. Indian Railways sanctions ₹443 crore Rajpura–Mohali rail line to boost connectivity in Punjab
- On 23 september, 2025 Railways Minister and MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu approved an 18-km, ₹443 crore rail line linking Rajpura to Mohali, reducing travel by 66 km and easing congestion on the Rajpura–Ambala route.
- The new line will strengthen industries, lower transport costs, and enhance access to sites like Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, while a new Vande Bharat Express will connect Firozpur, Bathinda, Patiala, and Delhi in under seven hours.
- Railway investment in Punjab rose 24-fold to ₹5,421 crore in 2025–26; projects include 714 km of new tracks, 88 flyovers, and border connectivity lines, while Indian Railways will run 12,000 special trains for festivals with >90% punctuality.
1038. Tripura Govt Invests ₹303 Cr on Agri Markets in Last 7 Years, Says Minister Ratan Lal Nath
- On 24 september 2025, State Agriculture Minister inaugurated the new Barpathari Agri Produce Market, reaffirming state and central governments’ commitment to improving farmers’ welfare under Prime Minister Modi’s vision.
- Minister emphasized farmers’ dignity, noting ₹303 crore spent in seven years to establish 144 markets compared to ₹20.26 crore earlier; Tripura now has 554 agriculture markets, including 21 Agri Produce Markets.
- All 21 Agri Produce Markets will be integrated with the E-NAM platform for online trading; seven markets are already active, ensuring fair prices for farmers and boosting Tripura’s role in India’s agricultural growth.
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1039. India’s Solar Surge Raises Oversupply Concerns: Report
- On 25 September,2025 it was reported that, By FY28, India’s solar module capacity may reach 200 GWp and cell capacity 100 GWp, against domestic demand of only 50–60 GWp annually, risking oversupply and reliance on exports.
- Government measures 20% customs duty, ₹18,000 crore PLI scheme, ALMM-II mandate, and GST cut from 12% to 5% aim to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce imports, and lower project costs.
- US accounts for 95% of Indian solar exports, but duties up to 214% could threaten competitiveness; limited wafer capacity (2 GWp vs 30 GWp need) keeps India dependent on Chinese polysilicon imports.
1040. Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile successfully tested from rail-based mobile launcher system
- On September 25, 2025 India successfully launched the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime Missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, capable of striking up to 2,000 km with advanced features, marking a first-of-its-kind launch system.
- Defence Minister stated that the test places India among select nations with canisterised rail-based launch capability, providing cross-country mobility, quick reaction time, and reduced visibility advantages.
- Minister, with Moroccan counterpart Abdelatif Loudyi, inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems’ 20,000 sq.m. facility in Berrechid, Morocco, to produce DRDO-developed WhAP 8x8, reflecting Atmanirbhar Bharat’s goal of global defence technology leadership.