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1651. APEDA Launches 'Indian Mango Mania 2025' In Abu Dhabi To Boost Mango Exports
- On 4 July , 2025 It was reported that, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched ‘Indian Mango Mania 2025’ in Abu Dhabi, in its efforts to enhance the global profile of Indian agricultural exports.
- The initiative, held in collaboration with the Embassy of India, UAE and the Lulu Group, is part of a broader mango promotion programme designed to spotlight India’s diverse and premium mango varieties during peak season.
- Premium varieties showcased at the festival included GI-tagged and regionally renowned cultivars such as Banarasi Langda, Dasheri, Chausa, Amrapali, Sunderja, Malda, Bharat Bhog, Lakshman Bhog, Prabha Shankar, Mahmood Bahar, Vrindavani, Fasli, and Mallika.
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1652. India's Pharma Exports Touch $4.96 Bn In Apr-May FY26, Says Pharmexcil
- On 3 July, 2025, It was reported that, India’s pharmaceutical sector continues to gain global traction, with exports reaching USD 2,475.70 million in May 2025 and a cumulative USD 4,961.71 million for April–May FY26, according to data released by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil).
- Bulk drugs and intermediates followed, growing by 4.40 per cent, while vaccines showed the highest surge at 13.64 per cent, reaching USD 190.13 million.
- Pharmexcil is strengthening buyer-seller linkages through international platforms such as iPHEX 2025, scheduled for September 4–6 under Bharat Health. The event is expected to showcase India’s pharmaceutical innovation and foster global partnerships.
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1653. Defence Acquisition Council clears ₹1.05 lakh crore indigenous deals in first meeting after Operation Sindoor
- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister On July 3, 2025 accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at ₹1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing. It was the first DAC meeting after Operation Sindoor to enhance capabilities of the armed forces.
- The agenda of the council’s meeting was to enhance India’s air defence capabilities along the Pakistan border. The procurement of indigenous Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) systems worth ₹30,000 crore for the Indian Army has been approved.
- “AoNs were also accorded for procurement of Moored Mines, Mine Counter Measure Vessels, Super Rapid Gun Mount and Submersible Autonomous Vessels.
1654. SMPP bags Rs 300 cr orders from Indian Army
- On 4 July, 2025, It was reported that, Defence equipment manufacturer SMPP Ltd has bagged two orders worth Rs 300 crore from the Indian Army, the company said.
- Under the order, the company will supply bulletproof jackets and advanced ballistic helmets to the Indian Army under the emergency provision, SMPP said in a statement.
- SMPP is an indigenous designer and manufacturer of defence equipment, including ammunition components and personal protection products. The company has a manufacturing facility at Palwal (Haryana).
1655. India's Coffee Exports Rise 19% In Value Despite Volume Decline
- On 3 July 2025, It was reported that, India's coffee exports demonstrated strong financial performance during the June quarter, with shipment values increasing by 19 percent to approximately USD 616 million despite an 18 percent decline in export volumes.
- According to the latest data from the Coffee Board, export volumes during the June, 2025 quarter, calculated based on permits issued, totalled 1.03 lakh tonnes, representing a decrease from the 1.27 lakh tonnes shipped during the same period in the previous year.
- The country exports more than two-thirds of its total coffee production, which amounts to approximately 3.6 lakh tonnes annually.
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1656. PM Modi’s historic Ghana visit: UPI push, 4 MoUs inked, new frontiers in defence, and minerals explored | A look
- Prime Minister of India On 2 July, 2025. held a bilateral meeting with Ghanaian President John Mahama, during which the two leaders upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership.
- India and Ghana signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) On 2 July, 2025. to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as culture, health, standardisation, and institutional dialogue.
- The visit is expected to significantly deepen the India-Ghana partnership and signal India's continued engagement with Africa and the Global South.
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1657. Indore Launches India’s First QR-Based Digital House Address System
- On 3 July 2025, It was reported that, In a landmark move under India’s Smart Cities Mission, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) had launched the Digital House Address Project, integrating QR codes and GPS technology to replace conventional address formats.
- The first-of-its-kind initiative in the country is set to redefine urban administration, improve civic service delivery, and bring standardisation to India’s chaotic addressing system.
- The first official deployment of QR-based address plates in India, seamlessly integrated with the national Digipin system, and offers a scalable model for digital urban infrastructure.
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1658. Govt working to extend Rs 3,500-crore PLI benefits to BIS-compliant toys
- The Indian government is planning a ₹3,500 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic toy manufacturing as per BIS standards.
- The scheme aims to reduce unsafe toy imports from China—imports fell from $371 million (FY19) to $110 million (FY22), a drop of over 70%.
- With most toy makers being small/medium enterprises, incentives and turnover are expected to range between ₹5–7 crore. Around 1,000 toy licenses have already been issued.
- India is the 2nd largest polyester producer and holds an 8% global share in plush toys—expected to become a major toy manufacturing hub through PLI and related initiatives.
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1659. MeitY Announces Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon)
- on 23 November 2024, The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), in partnership with C-DAC and LEGO Group, conducted a one-year training program under the project titled “Development of Electronics and IT-based Control and Automation Solutions for Consumer Electronic Goods (Toy Industry)”.
- The program focused on training young engineers, particularly from SC/ST and Northeastern Region (NER) backgrounds, in designing and developing electronic toys.
- The LEGO Group partnered as a knowledge partner, with Sam Coates (Head of Innovation, Creative Play Lab) conducting webinars and providing feedback on toy design and development standards, helping students align with global innovation practices.
- MeitY announced the Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon) to promote innovation and competition among toy tech developers. promoting entrepreneurship and startups in the sector.
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1660. Govt creates sports and toys manufacturing zone in Khuskheda
- Rajasthan state government has developed a dedicated industrial area in Khuskheda near Bhiwadi over seven acres of land having 39 plots. Once fully operational, the zone is projected to attract approximately ₹300 crore in investments and generate around 7,500 jobs.
- A recent RIICO study shows India’s sports goods and toy sector is valued at ₹18,000 crore, but only about 20% of toy demand is met domestically; the rest—especially from China and Italy—is imported. India holds just 0.51% of the global toy market, compared to China’s over 45% share.
- The zone benefits from excellent connectivity—it is part of the NCR, just 10 km from NH 48, 67 km from IGI Airport (Delhi), and 51 km from Gurugram. It offers quality infrastructure and skilled labour suitable for large-scale production.
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