{"id":6874,"date":"2025-12-06T16:55:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T16:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6874"},"modified":"2025-12-06T16:55:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T16:55:06","slug":"short-notes-on-current-affairs-06-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6874","title":{"rendered":"Short notes on Current Affairs 06.12.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Outcomes of 23rd India &#8211; Russia Annual Summit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Migration &amp; Mobility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agreement on Temporary Labour Activity enabling citizens of both India and Russia to work temporarily in each other\u2019s territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agreement on Cooperation to Combat Irregular Migration between the two countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Health &amp; Food Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agreement on cooperation in healthcare, medical education, and science between India\u2019s MoHFW and Russia\u2019s Health Ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agreement between FSSAI (India) and Russia\u2019s consumer protection agency on food safety cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maritime Cooperation &amp; Polar Waters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">MoU on training specialists for ships operating in polar waters between India\u2019s ports ministry and Russia\u2019s transport ministry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">MoU between India\u2019s Ministry of Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways and the Maritime Board of Russia for broader maritime cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fertilizers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">MoU involving JSC UralChem (Russia) and Indian fertilizer companies (RCF, NFL, IPL) for cooperation in fertilizer supply and production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Customs &amp; Commerce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Protocol between India\u2019s CBIC and Russia\u2019s Federal Customs Service for sharing pre-arrival information on goods and vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Bilateral agreement between India Post and Russian Post.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Academic Collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">MoU between Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Pune) and National Tomsk State University for scientific and academic partnership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agreement between University of Mumbai, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and Russian Direct Investment Fund\u2019s management company for collaborative programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Media Collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Multiple MoUs between Prasar Bharati (India) and Russian media entities including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gazprom-Media Holding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Media Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIG ASIA Media Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV-Novosti (with addendum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV BRICS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Focus on broadcasting cooperation and content exchange.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Announcements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Launch of the Programme for Development of Strategic Areas of India\u2013Russia Economic Cooperation till 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Russia decides to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agreement for exhibition \u201cIndia. Fabric of Time\u201d between National Crafts Museum (New Delhi) and Tsaritsyno Museum (Moscow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">30-day e-Tourist Visa (gratis) for Russian nationals on reciprocal basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Group Tourist Visa (gratis<strong>)<\/strong> for Russian tourists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launched October 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">A centrally sponsored scheme aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses over 2025-26 to 2030-31.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Total financial outlay: \u20b911,440 crore for six years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives of the Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Boost domestic production of pulses, with special focus on Tur, Urad, and Masoor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promote climate-resilient pulse seed varieties for farmers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Expand the area under pulses cultivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Support post-harvest storage and management technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Encourage horizontal and vertical expansion of pulses into underutilized and competing crop areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Improve land productivity, promote sustainable crop rotations, and enhance soil health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Procurement Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Assured procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor for the next four years by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NAFED<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NCCF<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Procurement conducted under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-AASHA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Production Target<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Target to reach 350 lakh tonnes of total pulses production by 2030-31 to ensure self-sufficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Agriculture Extension Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Implemented by the Department of Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aims to make the extension system farmer-driven.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Uses Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) at the district level for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technology dissemination,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer training,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operationalizing extension reforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Pro Tem Security Certification Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Issued by:<\/strong> National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Ensure business continuity for telecom\/ICT OEMs while complying with mandatory security certification requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Original validity:<\/strong> 6 months (introduced in October 2024 for IP Router and Wi-Fi CPE products).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>New validity:<\/strong> Extended to <strong>2 years<\/strong>, reducing frequency of renewals and easing pressure on industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Process:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>OEMs submit declaration of conformance confirming compliance with most ITSAR (Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements) standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment is tested at Telecom Security Testing Lab (TSTL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OEMs provide an undertaking to address any deficiencies identified during testing within certificate validity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Scope extension:<\/strong> Now includes 5G Core SMF, Optical Line Terminal (OLT), Optical Networking Terminal (ONT), and new product launches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Impact:<\/strong> 102 Pro Tem certificates issued so far, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional DoT Initiatives for Ease of Doing Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Security test evaluation fees:<\/strong> Reduced by up to 95% for telecom and ICT products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Simplified compliance process:<\/strong> Applied to Highly Specialized Equipment (HSE) and End-of-Sale\/End-of-Life telecom products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Encourage domestic and international OEMs, reduce regulatory burden, and enable smoother market operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulatory Framework<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Implemented under:<\/strong> ComSec scheme, covering security testing and certification of telecom equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Mandatory requirement:<\/strong> All OEMs, importers, and dealers must ensure equipment undergoes security certification before sale, import, or use in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Governing frameworks:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE), first notified in September 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment, and Certification) Rules, 2025, which superseded MTCTE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bilateral Agreement on ITPS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parties involved:<\/strong> Department of Posts (India) and JSC Russia Post.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Operationalise International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS) between India and Russia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Significance:<\/strong> Strengthens cross-border postal cooperation and supports growing e-commerce trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of ITPS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Provides a cost-effective, trackable, and reliable logistics channel for low-value consignments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electronic advance data transmission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End-to-end tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Benefits: Enhanced transparency, security, and ease of customs clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic and Trade Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Russia is a growing market for Indian products, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health and wellness items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apparel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewellery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home d\u00e9cor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSME-driven products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Preferential delivery rates by Russia Post allow India Post to offer competitive tariffs, improving price competitiveness and market access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support for Small Businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1,013 Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras (DNKs) set up across India in collaboration with <strong>CBIC<\/strong> to facilitate exports via postal channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Significant exports come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, highlighting participation of MSMEs, artisans, start-ups, and rural entrepreneurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expected Outcomes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enables small businesses to sell products on Russian e-marketplaces with affordable logistics rates and reliable delivery timelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promotes digital commerce, deepens bilateral trade, and strengthens postal and logistics collaboration between India and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Inno-Yoddha 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Event:<\/strong> Annual Idea &amp; Innovation Competition and Seminar of the Indian Army.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Venue &amp; Dignitary:<\/strong> Held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi; presided over by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, VCOAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Flagship platform to identify, nurture, and scale in-house innovations addressing capability gaps in operations, logistics, and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Empowers soldiers to propose practical solutions based on field experience, technical skills, and ingenuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Innovations address challenges arising from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extreme weather and demanding terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evolving adversarial threats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex operational environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Emphasis on insight, adaptability, and creativity of personnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achievements over Past 5 Years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">117 ideas selected for development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">47 products successfully productised; 9 under prototype evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">30 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) filed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">5 innovations transferred to industry for mass production, including:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploder (FC Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agniastra (Red Kite Digital Tech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vidyut Rakshak (IS Trading Co)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baaz Attack Drone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-purpose Octacopter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inno-Yoddha 2025\u201326 Edition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducted between November\u2013December 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">89 innovations submitted from various arms and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">32 innovations selected for further development and felicitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Selected innovations will be:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refined, upscaled, and prepared for field deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filed for relevant IPRs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potentially transferred to industry for mass production, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous defence manufacturing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance &amp; Leadership Insight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>VCOAS interaction:<\/strong> Commended soldier-driven nature of innovations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Innovations reflect field experience, technical proficiency, and problem-solving creativity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Strategic impact:<\/strong> Strengthens Army\u2019s modernisation, self-reliance, and technological empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promotes a culture of innovation, turning operational challenges into opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Harimau Shakti 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Exercise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Name:<\/strong> Fifth edition of Joint Military Exercise \u2013 <strong>Harimau Shakti 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Dates:<\/strong> 05\u201318 December 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Participating Forces:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India: Troops mainly from the DOGRA Regiment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malaysia: Troops from the 25th Battalion, Royal Malaysian Army<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Harimau.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6886\" style=\"width:400px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: PIB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rehearse Sub-Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Mandate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Synergize joint responses during counter-terrorist operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhance interoperability between Indian and Malaysian troops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Minimize risk to life and property during peacekeeping operations while upholding UN mandates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scope &amp; Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tactical exercises:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cordon, search, and destroy missions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heliborne operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Securing helipads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Casualty evacuation drills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Skill-building sessions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Army Martial Arts Routine (AMAR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combat reflex shooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yoga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Exchange of best practices and joint drills to enhance mutual learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthens defence cooperation between India and Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Fosters strong bilateral relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promotes a culture of joint operational readiness and knowledge sharing in peacekeeping and counter-terrorism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Labour Mobility Agreements between India and Russia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labour Mobility Agreements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India and Russia signed two key pacts:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agreement on temporary labour activity enabling citizens to work in each other\u2019s territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreement on cooperation to combat irregular migration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">These agreements aim to create a formal, regulated framework for employing Indian semi-skilled and skilled workers in Russia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Intended to prevent exploitation, especially after cases of Indian nationals being fraudulently recruited to fight for the Russian armed forces in Ukraine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Indian officials say mobility agreements will help track where global Indian job-seekers are going.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the issue of Indians fighting for Russian forces was discussed during the summit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demand for Indian Workers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Russia is estimated to require around 500,000 semi-skilled workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India plans to leverage its \u201cstrength\u201d in semi-skilled labour for overseas employment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently emphasized India\u2019s push for formal mobility arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media and Academic Cooperation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India and Russia also signed agreements to boost media and academic collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">President Vladimir Putin attended the launch of the Indian edition of Russia Today (RT<strong>)<\/strong>\u2014its second international edition after Arabic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tourism &amp; Visa Announcements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">PM Narendra Modi announced:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gratis 30-day e-tourist visas<\/strong> for Russian nationals on a reciprocal basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gratis group tourist visas<\/strong> for Russian citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Measures aim to enhance people-to-people contact and strengthen bilateral ties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Waqf Property Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deadline for Waqf Property Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the deadline for registering Waqf properties on the UMEED portal will not be extended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The final date for registration is 06\/12\/2025, marking the end of the six-month period mandated under the <strong>Waqf Amendment Act<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Immediate Penal Action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Although the deadline cannot be extended, the Minister assured that no punitive action will be taken for the next three months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This grace period is meant as a humanitarian measure for mutawallis (Waqf caretakers).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Individuals who attempted but could not complete registration may approach their State Waqf Tribunals for an extension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Constraints<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rijiju emphasized that:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The deadline is fixed by law (Waqf Amendment Act).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Supreme Court has explicitly ordered that the six-month deadline cannot be extended by the government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Only Waqf Tribunals have the authority to grant an extension of up to six more months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S<\/strong>tatus of Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul 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Momentum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global Leadership and ISA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India is a founding member and host of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) headquarters in Gurugram.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">In October 2025, India hosted the 8th ISA Assembly in New Delhi, bringing together ministers and delegates from over 125 member nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Focus areas: resilient solar value chains, inclusive access, and accelerated solar adoption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solar Capacity and Energy Mix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India\u2019s solar capacity reached 129\u202fGW as of October 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Non-fossil electricity capacity exceeds 259\u202fGW, contributing over 50% of the nation\u2019s total installed power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Solar 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300 units of free electricity per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">As of <strong>December 2025<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>23.9 lakh households have installed rooftop solar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7\u202fGW clean energy installed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b9\u202f13,464.6 crore subsidy released.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The scheme is on track to achieve its target of 1 crore solar-powered homes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India\u2019s rapid solar expansion contributes to low-carbon energy transition, energy security, and a sustainable electricity system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Domestic deployment combined with global collaboration strengthens India\u2019s position as a global clean energy leader.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 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