Daily GK 8th August 2025

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International News

• Philippines to Expand Food Imports from India
  • A high-level Philippine delegation has agreed to boost imports of key Indian agricultural and processed food products.
  • The list of imports includes rice, buffalo meat, vegetables, fruits, and peanuts.
  • The decision was finalized after discussions with:
    • Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
    • Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF)
  • This move aims to deepen bilateral trade ties between the two nations.
• Moldova Joins the International Solar Alliance (ISA)
  • Moldova has officially become the 107th member of the ISA.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the instrument of ratification was handed over in New Delhi.
  • The handover took place during a meeting between Moldova’s Ambassador to India, Ana Taban, and Indian officials.
  • This followed the formal ratification process conducted by India’s MEA.

National News

• Launch of ‘Nijut Moina 2.0’ in Assam
  • Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the updated ‘Nijut Moina 2.0’ scheme.
  • The initiative aims to encourage more girls to pursue higher education.
  • Eligible girl students will receive monthly financial assistance.
  • The official launch took place at the Birinchi Kumar Barua Auditorium, Gauhati University.
  • Symbolic distribution of application forms occurred across Assam at the same time.
• Punjab to Empanel Sign Language Experts
  • Punjab will become the first state in India to officially empanel:
    • Sign language interpreters
    • Translators
    • Special educators
  • The empanelment will be under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
  • These professionals will assist in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, in addition to juvenile justice matters.
• Nickel–Chromium–Platinum Group Mineral Discovery in Chhattisgarh
  • A major mineral discovery has been made in the Bhalukona–Jamanidih block, Mahasamund district.
  • The find involves sulphide mineralization containing:
    • Nickel (Ni)
    • Copper (Cu)
    • Platinum group elements (PGE)
  • This is considered a significant step in securing critical minerals vital for industrial development and clean energy initiatives.
• Delhi Assembly Fully Powered by Solar Energy
  • The Delhi Legislative Assembly has become India’s first to operate entirely on solar power.
  • The transformation was enabled by a newly commissioned 500 kW rooftop solar project.
  • The initiative supports sustainable governance goals.
  • Additionally, the Assembly launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) as part of the “One Nation, One Application” programme.
• Passage of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025
  • The Indian Parliament passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025.
  • It aims to modernize maritime trade laws by replacing the Indian Merchant Shipping Act, 1925.
  • The bill was approved by the Rajya Sabha after earlier passage in the Lok Sabha.
• eSAKSHI Portal Streamlining MPLADS Funds Management
  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reported strong progress with the eSAKSHI portal.
  • Launched on April 1, 2023, in partnership with the State Bank of India.
  • The platform integrates all stages of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), from MP recommendations to final execution by implementing agencies.
  • It enables a transparent, fully digital workflow for project approvals and fund tracking.

Economy

• Goldman Sachs Reduces India’s Growth Projections
  • The investment bank revised growth forecasts for India for 2025 and 2026.
  • The cut is attributed to growing trade tensions with the US following President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods.
  • Goldman Sachs noted that policy uncertainty could harm growth prospects more than the tariffs themselves.
• MPC Maintains Key Policy Rates
  • The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate at 50%.
  • Other rates remain unchanged:
    • Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate at 25%
    • Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate at 75%
    • Bank Rate at 75%
  • The MPC continues to target medium-term CPI inflation at 4% ± 2% while supporting economic growth.

Banking

• Rural and Urban Consumer Confidence Improves: RBI Survey
  • The July RBI survey shows increased consumer confidence across both rural and urban regions.
  • Factors contributing to the rise include:
    • Falling retail inflation
    • More favorable interest rates
  • The Current Situation Index (CSI) improved, with respondents citing better employment, income, and price stability.
  • The Future Expectation Index (FEI) increased for the sixth consecutive time, indicating optimism for the next year.

Science and Technology News

• Launch of C-FLOOD Unified Inundation Forecasting System
  • Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil inaugurated the C-FLOOD system on August 7, 2025, at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi.
  • The system was developed through a collaboration between:
    • Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune
    • Central Water Commission (CWC)
  • It operates under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.