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State Initiative
Karnataka LEAP Programme
Full form: Local Economy Accelerator Programme. Outlay: ₹1,000 crore. Goals: Spur innovation, create 5 lakh jobs. Target cities: Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubbali, Tumkur, Kalaburagi, Shivamogga. Builds startup ecosystems beyond Bengaluru.
Events
Startup Conclave 2025 – Gandhinagar
Venue: Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Inaugurated by: Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Organizer: State Education Department. Duration: Two days. Brought together startups, innovators, mentors, funds, policymakers.
International
7th Future Food Forum 2025 – Dubai
Location: Dubai. Focus: Food security, sustainability, trade. Participants: Government, industry, academia. Emphasis on Global South partnerships for resilient food systems.
Awards
71st National Film Awards (2023 Cycle)
Felicitated by: President Droupadi Murmu (23 Sept 2025). Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Mohanlal. Best Feature Film: 12th Fail. Best Actor: SRK & Vikrant Massey (shared). Best Actress: Rani Mukerji.
International
UK PM Starmer – ‘Living Bridge’ Award
Awarded to UK PM Keir Starmer. Reason: Role in concluding India-UK FTA. Target: Double trade to USD 120 billion by 2030. Venue: House of Lords. Accepted by: Seema Malhotra (Minister for Indo-Pacific, FCDO). Organizer: India Business Group.
Defence
S-400 Delivery Completion – 2026
Deal value: $5.43 billion (2018). Total units: 5 S-400 Triumf systems. Delivered so far: 4 units. Completion: 2026. Purpose: Layered air defence. Note: Potential CAATSA concerns.
Defence
INS Androth – ASW Shallow Water Craft
Commissioning: 6 October 2025. Type: ASW Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC). Order: 2nd in class. Builder: GRSE. Indigenous content: 80%. Features: Advanced sensors, waterjet propulsion. Roles: Underwater threat detection, maritime surveillance, coastal defence.
Maritime
MDL–Guidance Tamil Nadu MoU
Partners: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) and Guidance Tamil Nadu. Purpose: Greenfield shipyard on east coast. Signed: 19 September 2025. Witnessed by: Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Framework: Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
Maritime
CSL–HD Korea Mega Shipyard Partnership
Partners: Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) and HD Korea. Tamil Nadu shipyard investment: ₹15,000 crore. Jobs: ~10,000. Kochi facility: 80-acre Block Fabrication Facility (₹3,700 crore, 1,20,000 MT capacity). CSL dry dock: 310 meters.
Important Days
World Pharmacists Day – 25 September
Date: 25 September (annual). 2025 Theme: “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”. Established by: FIP in 2009 (Istanbul). Significance: Coincides with FIP’s founding on 25 September 1912. Focus: Pharmacist’s role in holistic health.
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Karnataka LEAP programme outlay?
₹1,000 crore
5 lakh jobs, cities beyond Bengaluru
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Who inaugurated Startup Conclave 2025?
Amit Shah
Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
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71st National Film Awards – Best Actor?
Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey (shared)
Mohanlal – Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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S-400 delivery to India completion year?
2026
$5.43 bn deal, 5 units total, 4 delivered
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INS Androth type and builder?
ASW-SWC by GRSE (80% indigenous)
Commissioning: 6 October 2025
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CSL-HD Korea TN shipyard investment?
₹15,000 crore
~10,000 jobs expected
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India-UK FTA trade target by 2030?
USD 120 billion
PM Starmer received ‘Living Bridge’ award
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World Pharmacists Day 2025 theme?
“Think Health, Think Pharmacist”
25 September, established by FIP 2009
Think & Discuss
India’s Shipbuilding Ambitions: Can ₹15,000 Crore Investments Transform the Industry?
Context from today’s quiz: Major shipbuilding partnerships are emerging: MDL signed an MoU with Guidance Tamil Nadu for an east coast greenfield shipyard, while Cochin Shipyard partnered with HD Korea for a ₹15,000 crore mega-shipyard in Tamil Nadu expected to create ~10,000 jobs. These align with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India currently holds less than 1% of the global commercial shipbuilding market, while South Korea, China, and Japan dominate. The new partnerships with Korean firms and massive domestic investments signal ambition to change this. However, shipbuilding is capital-intensive, requires specialized skills, and faces competition from established players with decades of experience and scale advantages.
Can India realistically become a global shipbuilding hub by 2047, or should the focus be on serving domestic maritime needs rather than competing for global market share?
Can India realistically become a global shipbuilding hub by 2047, or should the focus be on serving domestic maritime needs rather than competing for global market share?
- What advantages does India have (coastline, labour, steel production) in shipbuilding?
- How can technology transfer from Korean partners accelerate India’s capabilities?
- Should India focus on specific segments (defence, offshore vessels) rather than bulk carriers?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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