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741. ISRO successfully demonstrates boot-strap mode start test on CE20 cryogenic engine, enhances restart capability
- On November 19, 2025 It was reported that, ISRO successfully conducted a 10-second vacuum test of the CE20 cryogenic engine in boot-strap mode at the High-Altitude Test facility in Mahendragiri, Odisha on November 07, 2025, marking a major advancement for future LVM3 missions.
- ISRO used a multi-element igniter in the thrust chamber and gas generator, enabling the CE20 engine to start its turbo pumps without external gas bottles or auxiliary systems, demonstrating autonomous boot-strap start capability.
- The CE20 engine, already qualified for 19–22-tonne thrust and Gaganyaan, now gains restart potential for multi-orbit missions. ISRO says this may be the first global demonstration of boot-strap start for a gas-generator cryogenic engine.
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742. New HIV cases down by 44% since 2010: Anupriya Patel
- New annual HIV infections have decreased by 44 per cent since 2010, outperforming the global reduction rate of 39 per cent, Union Minister of State for Health.
- India's progress and strategies in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including the 5th phase of the National AIDS and STD Control Programme (2021-2026), fully funded by the government of India.
- India HIV Estimations 2023' report, over 2.5 million people are living with HIV in India, but thanks to concerted efforts, the adult HIV prevalence is at 0.2 per cent and estimated annual new HIV infections are at around 66,400. New annual HIV infections have decreased by 44 per cent since 2010, outperforming the global reduction rate of 39 per cent.
- In total, more than 1.7 million people are receiving free antiretroviral therapy (ART) through public healthcare systems.
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743. WHO report says India reduces malaria caseload, deaths by 69% each: Why combination drugs and insecticidal mosquito nets worked
- India is no longer classified as a High-Burden-High-Impact (HBHI) group for malaria according to the World Malaria Report released on Wednesday (December 11) 2024.
- According to the report, India has reduced its malaria caseload by 69% from 6.4 million in 2017 to 2 million in 2023. Registered deaths attributed to malaria too decreased by 69%, from 11,100 to 3500 during the same period.
- The report also provides global trends and data related to malaria control. Between 2000 and 2023, 2.2 billion cases and 12.7 million malaria-related deaths were averted worldwide.
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744. India Crosses 505 GW Power Capacity As Solar Leads The Renewable Energy Boom In 2025
- On 19 November, 2025, It was reported that, By October 2025, India’s renewable energy capacity rose to 39.66% of total power capacity, with solar reaching 129.923 GW and expanding 38.23% annually, reflecting rapid nationwide clean-energy deployment despite coal still holding 43.22% of installed capacity.
- Government policies-including the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers-boosted solar quality and domestic production, helping India add 32,059 MW of solar capacity in ten months and achieve 116 GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity by October 2025.
- India’s total power capacity crossed 505 GW in 2025, creating jobs and improving rural access, while rising renewables enhanced energy security, reduced import dependence, and increased focus on grid stability, storage, and technology integration for long-term sustainability.
745. India Records 21% Decline in Tuberculosis Cases Over Last Decade: WHO Report
- India’s total tuberculosis cases have reduced by 21 per cent over the last decade, which is almost double the global average of 12 per cent.
- According to the World Health Organization’s Global TB Report 2025, the number of TB patients in the country has come down from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024.
- Mortality due to tuberculosis has also declined from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 21 per lakh last year. The government is implementing several initiatives, including the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, to eliminate TB from the country.
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746. Government Launches National Action Plan To Contain Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis
- Union Health Minister on November 18, 2025, launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) for 2025–29 in New Delhi, marking the start of WHO’s World AMR Awareness Week. The new plan, developed with participation from 20+ ministries, aims to curb rising antibiotic resistance through a One Health approach.
- The Ministry said NAP-AMR 2.0 fills gaps from the 2017 plan by strengthening intersectoral coordination, increasing ownership of AMR efforts, and involving the private sector. The updated plan includes clear timelines, budgets, and ministry-specific action plans for monitoring.
- The plan outlines six strategic objectives, including raising AMR awareness, expanding lab surveillance, improving infection control, optimising antimicrobial use across humans, animals and food systems, promoting research and innovation, and strengthening governance.
747. IIT Madras-Indian Railways jointly launch Omics Translational Research Lab
- IIT Madras and Indian Railways Finance Corporation (IRFC) have joined hands to launch the country’s first Single Cell Omics Translational (SCOT) Research Laboratory on November 17, 2025
- The IRFC has sanctioned a ₹ 10.83-crore grant as part of its CSR initiative to establish the lab within IIT Madras’ Department of Medical Sciences and Technology.
- The lab would facilitate research on early diagnosis, disease prognosis, biomarker discovery, and drug screening across a spectrum of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular, infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, and other non-communicable diseases.
748. Arunachal: Tezu’s first private hospital, Peelomai Tayang Memorial, inaugurated
- On November 18, 2025, Peelomai Tayang Memorial Hospital, the first private hospital in Tezu, Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh, was inaugurated, marking a major development in healthcare services for Lohit and Anjaw districts.
- Health Minister’s Advisor and Tezu MLA, formally inaugurated the hospital, established by Ojing Pul, son of former CM Kalikho Pul, aiming to improve access to quality medical care in the region.
- Located opposite Tezu’s Botanical Garden, the hospital will provide advanced healthcare services, enhancing local medical infrastructure and setting new standards in private healthcare delivery for eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
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749. India's oilmeal export rises 21% on year in Oct-25
- On November 18, 2025, The Solvent Extractors Association of India has released the data for export of oilmeals for the month of October, 2025 provisionally reporting it at 371,235 tons compared to 305,793 tons in Oct., 2024 i.e. up by 21%.
- The data highlights a month-on-month surge of 21% in October 2025, with the April–October period showing moderate growth of 3%, signaling increasing demand for Indian oilmeals in global markets.
- The overall export of oilmeals during April to Oct, 2025 reported at 2,464,303 tons compared to 2,388,327 tons during the same period of last year i.e. up buy 3%
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750. Government approves 17 new applicants under Production Linked Incentive Scheme for textiles
- On 18 November 2025, the government approved 17 new applicants under the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles to boost investment, manufacturing, and global competitiveness in India’s MMF and technical textiles sectors.
- The Textile Ministry reported that the newly approved firms have committed ₹2,374 crore in investments, with projected sales of over ₹12,893 crore and employment generation for approximately 22,646 people, under the scheme notified in September 2021.
- The PLI Scheme has a total outlay of ₹10,683 crore, with 74 applicants approved in prior rounds. Amendments and the reopened online application portal (open till 31 December 2025) aim to increase industry participation and scale production.
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