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441. Rooftop solar plants commissioned at 148 stations across South Western Railway
- On December 24, 2025, South Western Railway (SWR) of Indian Railways commissioned rooftop solar photovoltaic plants at 148 railway stations Karnataka and parts of Goa, including major hubs like Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mysuru, Dharwad, Belagavi, Hosapete, Gadag and Ballari, as part of its renewable energy expansion.
- This initiative supports Indian Railways’ goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 by harnessing clean energy and reducing reliance on conventional power SWR has systematically increased its cumulative solar capacity to 7,491.6 kWp through regular maintenance, new installations, and performance monitoring across infrastructure assets.
- In FY 2025–26 up to October, the solar systems generated 4.13 million units of clean power, saving approximately ₹2.61 crore in electricity costs following 6.86 million units and ₹4.07 crore saved in FY 2024–25, while additional renewable use via open access power procurement at 36 traction substations further reduced energy costs and conventional energy dependence.
442. Indian Railways expands AI system to cut wildlife deaths on tracks
- On December 24, 2025, Indian Railways announced the expansion of its AI-based Intrusion Detection System to reduce wildlife deaths, especially elephant fatalities, on railway tracks.
- The system uses AI-enabled cameras and a Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to detect animal movement near tracks and sends real-time alerts up to 0.5 km in advance to train drivers and control rooms.
- After successful operation on a 141 km stretch of the Northeast Frontier Railway, the technology will be extended by 981 km, taking total coverage to 1,122 route kilometres across vulnerable and forested railway sections.
443. PM Modi conferred Saudi’s highest civilian honour
- On April 3,2016,India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the King Abdulaziz Sash, Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, in recognition of his distinguished leadership and contributions to deepening bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia.
- The prestigious award was presented by King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the Royal Court in Riyadh, on the night before PM Modi’s departure back to New Delhi, during the official visit that included high‑level talks between the two leaders.
- Named after the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, the award highlights deepening diplomatic, trade, and security cooperation between the two countries.
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444. PM Modi awarded Afghanistan’s top civilian honour
- On June 4, 2016,India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, Afghanistan’s highest civilian honour, recognizing his contributions to strengthening ties between India and Afghanistan. The award was bestowed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during Modi’s brief visit to Afghanistan.
- The honour was presented in Herat, Afghanistan, immediately after the joint inauguration of the Afghan‑India Friendship Dam (formerly known as Salma Dam), a major infrastructure project rebuilt with India’s assistance, marking a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation.
- The honour recognized India-Afghanistan friendship and cooperation. Modi highlighted cultural ties, referenced Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, and wished people for Ramzan, symbolizing diplomatic and cultural goodwill.
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445. PM Narendra Modi conferred ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine'
- OnFebruary 10,2018,Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine’, the highest Palestinian honour for foreign dignitaries, by President Mahmoud Abbas. This recognition was awarded in recognition of his leadership and contributions to strengthening India‑Palestine relations.
- The honour was bestowed after their bilateral meeting in Ramallah, Palestine during PM Modi’s official visit to the region. Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Palestine on an official trip.
- President Abbas stated the award reflects respect for Modi’s wise and creative leadership and his efforts toward peace, stability and deeper bilateral ties; Modi described the honour as a proud moment for India and a symbol of growing friendship between the two nations.
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446. PM Modi Gets Maldives' Highest Honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen
- ON June 8,2019,India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Maldives’ highest honour, the “The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen”, by Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during a ceremony in Malé. This prestigious award is the top honour the Maldives accords to foreign dignitaries.
- The honour was presented during Modi’s two-day state visit to the Maldives—his first bilateral visit abroad since his re-election as India’s Prime Minister—held in the Maldivian capital, Malé.
- The visit aimed to strengthen India–Maldives relations under India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, with both leaders holding talks and signing agreements to enhance cooperation, including in defence.
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447. PM Modi honoured with UAE's highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'
- On August 24,2025,Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Order of Zayed’, the United Arab Emirates’ highest civilian award, by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in recognition of his pivotal role in strengthening the strategic and multifaceted relationship between India and the UAE.
- The award ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi during Modi’s visit to the UAE. The honour was announced earlier in April and formally bestowed on Saturday of the visit, reflecting the deepening bilateral ties between the two nations.
- Modi expressed gratitude and dedicated the honour to 1.3 billion Indians, highlighting strong ties in trade, energy, and people-to-people relations between the two countries.
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448. PM Modi conferred 'The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance' in Bahrain
- On August 19, 2025,India PM Narendra Modi was conferred “The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance”, Bahrain’s highest civilian honour, by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his official visit to Manama on August 25, 2019.
- This was the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Bahrain, and PM Modi accepted the award on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians, calling it a symbol of strong and friendly India–Bahrain relations.
- During the visit, PM Modi addressed the Indian community and oversaw the exchange of MoUs in culture, space, ISA, and RuPay, strengthening bilateral cooperation before heading to the G7 Summit in France.
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449. Defence Minister launches BRO manual to streamline strategic road construction
- On December 23,2025,Defence Minister in New Delhi launched a DPR preparation guide developed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to standardise planning for strategic road infrastructure projects.
- The guide provides a single, uniform reference covering design standards, construction methods, quality control and cost analysis to improve the technical accuracy and consistency of DPRs for new and upgraded roads.
- The initiative aims to reduce time and cost overruns, ensure faster execution of projects, and strengthen strategic connectivity and socio-economic development in border and remote regions.
450. PM-KUSUM: Sahaj Solar Gets ₹125 Cr Loan from IREDA For Solar Projects Across Four States
- On 18 December 2025, Gujarat‑based Sahaj Solar signed a loan agreement with the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) to secure a ₹125 crore medium‑term loan to fund its participation in India’s PM‑KUSUM solar programme.
- The company will use the funds to install 15,000 solar pumps under PM‑KUSUM Components B and C, and to execute 300 off‑grid SPV plant projects across four states — Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Punjab — boosting clean energy access for agricultural and rural users.
- The 18‑month loan carries a 10.90 % interest rate, and IREDA has secured the facility with extensive collateral, including project assets, cash flows, contracts, approvals, and a personal guarantee from Sahaj Solar’s main promoter, ensuring robust credit protection while enabling project execution.