Daily Current Affairs – 24 July 2025

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Sector: Internal Security & Rural Development Subject: Vibrant Villages Programme – Phase II (Rajasthan Inclusion) Under this initiative, border villages will serve as the "eyes and ears" of the nation, contributing to national security and rural development. The programme has three primary objectives: Safe, Secure, and Vibrant Borders. These regions will see integrated development in sectors like agriculture, livestock, commerce, tourism, and infrastructure. Police forces and community volunteers will be engaged for strengthening border vigilance. The Centre and State Government...

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Sector: Energy & Environment Subject: Green Energy, Biofuels, Investment in Compressed Biogas (CBG) Rajasthan receives ₹74,000 crore worth of proposals for Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) projects. Out of these, Reliance Group alone has proposed an investment of ₹58,000 crore. Projects will utilize agricultural waste and Napier grass to produce bio-gas. Projects are registered with Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC). State government is drafting new land allotment policies to fast-track the projects. Projects aim to promote green energy, reduce imports, provide...

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  The trip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UK is a landmark India-UK relations with the signing of a trailblazer Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The deal is estimated to catalyse bilateral trade by 25.5 billion against the bar every year, and covers major areas of technology, defence sector, investment, and clean energy. The new FTA supersedes the former 2021 one called the Roadmap 2030, which has been expanded to a wider Vision 2035. The schedule of PM Modi...