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Current Affairs 20 December 2025

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  • Oman allows 50% Indian workforce under CEPA framework
  • ICG Ship Amulya commissioned at Goa

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Oman allows 50% Indian workforce under CEPA framework

Oman has agreed to allow up to 50% of its total workforce to be composed of Indian workers under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) framework with India.[8] This represents a significant concession in labour mobility and is part of ongoing efforts to deepen India–Oman economic and strategic ties.[8] The arrangement is expected to boost overseas employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled Indian workers, especially from sectors like construction, services, and healthcare.[8] It may also help increase remittance inflows to India, supporting foreign exchange reserves and household incomes.[8] The labour access concession comes alongside broader CEPA discussions covering trade in goods, services, and investments.[8] Oman is an important partner for India in the Gulf region, with strong links in energy, defence cooperation, and diaspora presence.[8] The move aligns with India’s focus on mobility partnerships and expanding access for Indian professionals abroad.[8]

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Under the new concession reported in December 2025, up to what share of Oman’s workforce can be Indian workers under the CEPA framework?

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ICG Ship Amulya commissioned at Goa

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned **ICG Ship Amulya** at Goa, further strengthening India’s coastal security architecture.[3] The vessel is expected to be deployed for surveillance, search and rescue, and law-enforcement roles in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).[3] Commissioning of new Coast Guard ships is part of India’s broader maritime security and blue economy strategy.[3] The move comes amid increasing focus on securing sea lanes and combating smuggling, illegal fishing, and maritime pollution.[3] Goa is a key naval and coast guard hub on the western seaboard, giving the new vessel strategic access to the Arabian Sea.[3] The induction reflects ongoing capacity augmentation of the ICG for enhanced coastal and offshore security.[3]

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ICG Ship Amulya, commissioned recently, belongs to which maritime force of India?

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