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1491. Tyre Exports to UK Rise 11%, Hit Rs 732 Crore in FY25Tyre Exports to UK Rise 11%, Hit Rs 732 Crore in FY25
- On 30 July 2025, it was reported that India’s tyre exports to the UK reached ₹732 crore in FY25, marking an 11% rise from ₹660 crore in FY24, driven by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
- The growth followed CETA, which eliminated all customs duties on Indian tyre and rubber exports to the UK, boosting market access and enhancing price competitiveness for Indian manufacturers.
- Exports to the UK have grown from ₹602 crore in FY23 to ₹732 crore in FY25. The deal also includes phased tariff cuts on UK tyre imports to India over 10 years, ensuring balanced protection and global opportunity.
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1492. NISAR satellite, riding on a GSLV satellite, lifts off from Sriharikota
- On July 30, 2025, India and the U.S. launched a joint NASA-ISRO satellite named NISAR, aimed at tracking climate threats from space. The satellite aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket took off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- NISAR uses dual frequency radar technology, making it highly accurate in observing land and ice surface movements, helping researchers better understand natural disasters and climate related events.
- The satellite project is a major milestone in space cooperation between NASA and ISRO, enhancing global climate resilience through improved data and timely insights for policymakers worldwide.
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1493. Matangini Hazra: The 72-year-old martyr of the Quit India Movement
- On 29 September 1942, Matangini Hazra laid down her life for Bharat’s freedom.
- She was one of the many unsung heroes of the independence struggle, fighters whose contributions were often overlooked in history.
- In 1942, during the Quit India Movement, 72-year-old Matangini led a march of over 6,000 people in the Tamluk area of Bengal.
- Matangini Hazra became a symbol of courage and sacrifice, an elderly woman who stood tall for her nation until her last breath.
1494. "India's humanitarian support to the people of Syria continues": MEA on medical aid dispatch
- On 29 July 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India delivered 5 MT of life-saving medicines to Syria, including anti-cancer drugs and antibiotics, as part of its ongoing humanitarian outreach to support conflict-affected regions.
- India extended this medical aid to assist Syria’s healthcare system and also sent 300,000 Measles-Rubella vaccine doses to Bolivia on 17 July, responding to a worsening outbreak and reinforcing its commitment to health support in the Global South.
- The efforts reflect India’s active global humanitarian role, especially in crisis-affected areas, by supplying critical medical resources to countries like Syria and Bolivia, ensuring solidarity and timely assistance during health emergencies.
1495. Avaada to invest ₹5,000 crore for 1 GW renewable energy projects in Bihar
- On July 30, 2025, Avaada Group committed ₹5,000 crore for renewable energy projects in Bihar. This includes the development of 1 GW capacity, primarily in solar and wind power.
- An MoU signed between Avaada and the Bihar government, highlighting a public-private effort to boost clean energy infrastructure and reduce carbon emissions in the state.
- The project aims to generate employment, attract further investments and help meet local electricity demands sustainably.
1496. India’s digital payments index rises sharply to 493.22, says RBI
- On July 28, 2025 the RBI announced that its Digital Payments Index (DPI) rose to 493.22 in March 2025, from 465.33 in September 2024, reflecting India’s growing digital payment adoption.
- The surge was driven by stronger payment infrastructure, UPI growth, increased QR code usage, and digital banking access, underpinned by initiatives like Digital India.
- The index shows over a fourfold rise since 2018, highlighting a national shift toward a digital economy and aiding RBI in future policy planning.
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1497. DRDO conducts two consecutive flight-tests of Pralay missile to validate range precision
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting two consecutive flight trials of the 'PRALAY' missile on July 28 and 29, 2025 from Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
- According to DRDO, both missiles followed their intended trajectories with precision and struck the designated target points with pinpoint accuracy. These tests were part of the User Evaluation Trials aimed at validating both the maximum and minimum range capabilities of the missile system.
- The PRALAY is a Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) specifically designed for battlefield use. Developed by the DRDO, it has been tailored to meet the operational needs of the Indian Army and Air Force. The missile comes equipped with several advanced features - Range, Payload, Fuel and speed and Mobility.
1498. Canarys Powers India’s First-of-Its-Kind Urban Flood Management Cell, Inaugurated by Hon’ble CM Shri Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur
- : On July 29, 2025, It was reported that, the Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) was inaugurated on July 23, 2025, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, by CM Yogi Adityanath to strengthen city-level flood preparedness.
- Powered by Canarys Automations’ U-FFEWS, it uses real-time data, sensors, and predictive models to manage and mitigate urban flooding through early alerts and planning.
- The initiative ensures reduced waterlogging, safer commutes, and better disaster response, forming a tech-driven foundation for resilient urban infrastructure.
1499. Singapore-Based EST Invests $128 Million in Velosting to Accelerate India's Cloud GPU Infrastructure for AI & Gaming
- On July 29, 2025, Singapore-based venture capital firm EST announced a strategic investment of $128 million USD in Velosting, a fast-growing Indian cloud service provider, to boost the country’s digital infrastructure and cloud GPU capacity. The partnership marks a major step toward supporting India's demand for AI, gaming, and enterprise workloads.
- Velosting delivers Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and private cloud solutions, and this funding will enable the rollout of high-performance GPU nodes across edge and Tier 3 data centers. The infrastructure aims to serve developers, startups, gamers, and enterprises with on-demand GPU-as-a-service, ensuring ultra-low latency performance.
- With this partnership, Velosting will become a pan-India GPU cloud leader, bridging digital infrastructure gaps and enabling AI innovation, cloud gaming, and localized data sovereignty. According to CTO Dr. Pawanpreet Singh, the investment will accelerate their Tier 3 edge data center rollout and expand GPU access to underserved regions—fueling India's digital-first future.
1500. DPIIT ties up with Ather Energy to boost EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem
- On July 29, 2025, The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has partnered with Ather Energy to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and promote a cleaner mobility ecosystem in India.
- Ather will help identify and mentor Support for Startups working on sustainable transportation technologies, aligning with the government’s push for innovation in green mobility.
- The collaboration supports India’s Clean Energy Focus, broader goals of reducing carbon emissions and strengthening the domestic EV supply chain.