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National News
India Commissions First Indigenous Megawatt-Scale Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla Port
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the inauguration of India’s first indigenously built megawatt-scale green hydrogen facility at Kandla Port in Gujarat.
- Developed under the Make in India program, this plant signifies Gujarat’s prominent position in renewable energy and green infrastructure.
- Deendayal Port has become the first in the Indian port sector to operate a megawatt-scale green hydrogen unit.
‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ Achieves Guinness World Record
- PM Modi’s initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), set a Guinness World Record with 3.53 crore registrations on the MyGov platform—the highest for a citizen engagement initiative in a single month.
- The 2025 edition recorded a viewership of 21 crore, reimagining exam season as a celebration of learning.
- Rooted in the National Education Policy 2020, PPC emphasizes stress-free, hands-on education and fosters a joyful exam experience to support the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Sawalkote Hydropower Project Revived
- The Sawalkote Hydropower Project, a 2,185 MW run-of-the-river scheme on the Chenab River, is being revived by NHPC in partnership with JKSPDC.
- Estimated at ₹22,704 crore, it’s the largest hydropower project in Jammu & Kashmir and aims to generate 7,000 million units annually.
- Apart from energy generation, it will aid flood control and reflects India’s recent move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, signaling a major policy shift in regional water governance.
International News
Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts in Russia After 600 Years
- The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for the first time since 1463, releasing an ash plume that rose 4 km into the sky.
- Officials issued an orange-level aviation warning due to the potential threat to air travel.
- The eruption is suspected to be related to a recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.
- Though no inhabited areas are endangered, authorities have advised travelers and residents to avoid nearby volcanic zones.
Hong Kong Introduces Global-Standard Stablecoin Regulations
- Hong Kong has implemented a new regulatory framework for stablecoins, mandating full reserve backing and a selective licensing system.
- This step reinforces the city’s ambition to be a global frontrunner in digital finance.
- The policy aligns with international standards like the U.S. GENIUS Act and the EU’s MiCA, heralding a new phase in programmable finance and tokenized assets.
Appointments News
Sanjiv Goenka Appointed Chairman of Telangana Sports Hub
- The Telangana government has appointed RP Sanjiv Goenka Group Chairman, Sanjiv Goenka, to lead the Telangana Sports Hub.
- Upasana Kamineni, founder of URLife and granddaughter of Apollo Hospitals’ founder Prathap Reddy, has been named Co-Chairwoman.
- Notable members include sporting legends such as Kapil Dev and Pullela Gopichand.
- The Hub will guide strategic policy in sports infrastructure, athlete training, and educational development in the sector.
PB Balaji to Become New CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
- Tata Motors has announced that PB Balaji, currently serving as Group CFO, will take over as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover on November 17, 2025.
- He will succeed Adrian Mardell, who is retiring after a distinguished 35-year tenure.
- Balaji’s leadership has been key to Tata Motors’ resurgence and is expected to fast-track JLR’s “Reimagine” strategy focused on luxury, sustainability, and electric vehicle development.
Economy News
India’s Palm Oil Imports Decline; Soyoil Shipments Soar
- Palm oil imports dropped by 10% in July 2025 to 858,000 tons, largely due to cancelled contracts.
- Meanwhile, soyoil imports surged by 38% to 495,000 tons—the highest in three years—driven by delayed shipments and price advantages.
- Although sunflower oil imports dipped 7%, overall edible oil imports increased 1.5% to 1.53 million tons, the highest since November.
Tea Production Drops 9% in June 2025
- India’s tea output fell by 9% year-on-year in June 2025 to 133.5 million kg, down from 146.72 million kg in June 2024.
- The decrease is attributed to unfavorable weather and widespread pest infestations, impacting both large plantations and small farmers.
- All major tea varieties—CTC, orthodox, and green—saw reduced production, raising concerns across the industry.
Fitch Cuts India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3%
- Fitch Ratings revised India’s projected GDP growth for FY26 down to 6.3%, balancing strong infrastructure demand with potential external trade risks.
- While domestic sectors like cement, petroleum, and construction are expected to thrive, export-reliant industries—IT, auto parts, and pharmaceuticals—may face pressure from U.S. tariffs and global supply shifts.
- Telecom, utilities, and oil & gas sectors are seen as more resilient.
- Fitch also highlighted India’s assertive trade negotiations with the U.S., particularly around agriculture and dairy products.
Business News
LTIMindtree Wins ₹811.5 Crore PAN 2.0 Contract
- The Income Tax Department awarded LTIMindtree the PAN 2.0 project worth ₹811.5 crore, aimed at revamping PAN and TAN services through digital transformation.
- Cleared in November 2024, the initiative is set to be operational in 18 months.
- The upgraded system will streamline Aadhaar-PAN linking, issuance, reissuance, and authentication via a single digital platform, improving user security and service delivery.
Agreement News
Ayush Ministry Inks Two Landmark MoUs for Medicinal Plant Conservation
- The Ministry of Ayush’s National Medicinal Plants Board signed two major MoUs:
- One with IshVed-Bioplants Venture to conserve rare medicinal plants using tissue culture.
- Another with AIIA and AIIMS to establish a National Medicinal Plants Garden.
- These initiatives are aimed at biodiversity preservation, public education, and promoting health and sustainability under the vision of a self-reliant India.
Defense News
India and Singapore Complete SIMBEX 2025 Naval Exercise
- SIMBEX 2025, the 32nd edition of the India-Singapore maritime drill, concluded between July 28 and August 1 in the South China Sea.
- The exercise included warships, aircraft, and professional exchanges, emphasizing naval coordination and operational synergy.
- The event also marked 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, reinforcing their maritime security cooperation.
Ranks & Reports News
India Becomes World’s 5th Largest Aviation Market
- India emerged as the 5th biggest aviation market in 2024, transporting 241 million passengers—an 11.1% rise from the previous year.
- The Mumbai-Delhi route ranked as the 7th busiest in the world.
- Premium travel grew by 11.8%, and Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 remained the top aircraft globally.
- These numbers reflect India’s growing significance in both domestic and international aviation sectors.
Sports News
India Launches First Archery League
- The Archery Association of India announced the launch of the country’s first Archery League, scheduled for October 2025 at Delhi’s Yamuna Sports Complex.
- The event will feature six franchise teams and top Indian and international archers.
- Endorsed by World Archery, World Archery Asia, and the Sports Ministry, the league aims to enhance Indian archery’s competitiveness and global stature.
Science & Technology News
Dhruva Space to Launch Commercial Satellite via SpaceX
- Hyderabad-based space startup Dhruva Space will deploy its first commercial satellite mission, LEAP-1, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket by Q3 2025.
- The mission will utilize an indigenous P-30 platform, previously space-tested with ISRO’s PSLV-C58 in January 2024.
- Applications include defense, environmental monitoring, agriculture, mining, and disaster management.
ICRISAT Launches AI-Powered Climate Service for Farmers
- ICRISAT, in collaboration with ICAR and backed by the Monsoon Mission III, introduced an AI-based advisory tool to help smallholder farmers cope with changing weather.
- The pilot begins in Maharashtra, utilizing platforms like WhatsApp bots to deliver hyper-local climate forecasts.
- The service aims to expand across India and inspire global adoption.
India to Launch Iron-Rich Bio-Fortified Potatoes
- India, supported by the International Potato Center, is preparing to introduce iron-enriched bio-fortified potatoes to fight nutrient deficiencies and hidden hunger.
- The move complements ongoing efforts with Vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes and ICAR’s biofortification campaign across 61 crops.
- This initiative boosts food security and promotes health-conscious, climate-smart agriculture.
Discovery of World’s Rarest Blood Group ‘CRIB’ in Bengaluru
- Indian and UK scientists have discovered the world’s rarest blood group, CRIB, in a 38-year-old woman from Bengaluru.
- Falling under the Cromer blood group system, CRIB lacks a common antigen, making matched blood transfusion virtually impossible.
- The woman’s condition showed panreactivity, requiring surgery without a blood transfusion.
- Experts believe this could redefine rare blood management and prenatal diagnostics globally.
Important Days
Hiroshima Day 2025
- Observed on August 6, Hiroshima Day commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and calls for nuclear disarmament and global peace.
- The 2025 observance includes remembrance events, educational outreach, and policy discussions to promote a nuclear-free world.
- Against rising global tensions, the day serves as a strong moral and political reminder to prevent future nuclear disasters.
Obituaries
Shibu Soren, Veteran Jharkhand Leader, Passes Away
- Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and JMM founder Shibu Soren passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 81.
- He had been undergoing treatment for kidney ailments and stroke at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
- His son, Hemant Soren, confirmed the news, prompting national mourning.
- Revered as “Dishom Guru”, Soren was pivotal in Jharkhand’s statehood movement and championed tribal and marginalized communities.