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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS

India Post Payments Bank Introduces Aadhaar-Based Face Authentication to Enhance Seamless and Inclusive Digital Banking

• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced the nationwide rollout of Aadhaar-based Face Authentication facility for customer transactions
• The feature is aimed at empowering every Indian, especially the elderly and differently-abled, by making banking more secure, inclusive, and convenient.
• Developed under the framework of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India), the face authentication allows transactions using facial recognition, removing the need for fingerprints or OTPs.
• This initiative strengthens IPPB’s mission of “Aapka Bank, Aapke Dwaar” (Your Bank, at Your Doorstep), focusing on accessible, inclusive, and customer-centric banking.

Key Benefits of IPPB’s Face Authentication Feature:

• Inclusive banking for elderly, differently-abled, and individuals with worn fingerprints.
• Secure Aadhaar Authentication without dependency on OTP or fingerprint sensors.
• Fast & contactless transactions ensure a smooth customer experience.
• Supports safe banking during health emergencies by minimizing physical contact.
• Covers all banking services such as account opening, balance inquiry, fund transfers, and utility payments.
• The launch aligns with the Digital India and Financial Inclusion missions of the Government of India.
• IPPB encourages customers who face challenges with fingerprint-based authentication to adopt this simple and powerful feature.

About India Post Payments Bank:

• Established under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication with 100% equity owned by Government of India.
• Launched on September 1, 2018, with the vision to be the most accessible, affordable, and trusted bank for the common man.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• MD & CEO : Shri R Viswesvaran
• Mandated to remove barriers for the unbanked & underbanked using the extensive Postal network (~1,65,000 Post Offices, ~140,000 in rural areas) and ~3,00,000 Postal employees.
• Operates on the key pillars of India Stack—enabling Paperless, Cashless, and Presence-less banking through CBS-integrated smartphones and biometric devices.
• Provides simple and affordable banking solutions in 13 languages to 11 Crore customers across 5.57 lakh villages and towns.
• Motto: Every customer is important, every transaction is significant, and every deposit is valuable.

Recent News :

• In June 2025, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)is a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, was conferred the Digital Payments Award 2024-25 by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, recognizing its outstanding contribution to expanding digital payments and financial inclusion in India.

UPI Transactions Hit Record 19.47 Billion in July 2025-NPCI Data.

• The number of transactions through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a record high of 19.47 billion in July 2025, as per National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Key Highlights :

• In terms of transaction value, it was Rs 25.08 lakh crore, the second highest after Rs 25.14 lakh crore recorded in May 2025
• The previous highest transaction volume was 18.67 billion in May, which declined to 18.39 billion in June with a transaction amount of Rs 24.03 lakh crore.
• UPI accounts for 85% of all digital transactions in India and powers nearly 50% of global real-time digital payments.
• NPCI is an initiative of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), serving as the umbrella organisation for retail payments and settlement systems in India.
• NPCI operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for real-time payments between individuals and merchants.
• NPCI introduced fresh transaction limits to reduce system load, minimize failed transactions, and improve reliability, especially during peak hours.
• From August 2025, users can check their account balance via UPI apps up to 50 times a day; previously, there was no limit.
• This cap is to ease network load and maintain smooth system functioning.
• The ‘List Account’ API feature, which displays all linked bank accounts, is capped at 25 requests per user, per app, per day to reduce API load on banking infrastructure.
• Any UPI ID tied to a mobile number inactive for over 12 months will be automatically disabled to prevent misuse after number reassignment.
• New bank accounts added to UPI will undergo enhanced verification for increased security.

Recent News :

• In June 2025, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), in partnership with JCB International, announced a limited-time 25% cashback offerfor RuPay debit and credit cardholders.

About NPCI:

• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Founded: 2008
• CEO: Dilip Asbe
• Key Initiatives: Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), RuPay (domestic card payment network), Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS)

Reserve Bank of India approves merger of fraud-hit New India Co-operative Bank with Saraswat Co-operative Bank.

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of fraud-hit New India Co-operative Bank (NICB) with Saraswat Co-operative Bank (SCB).
• The scheme will be effective from August 4, 2025, with all NICB branches functioning as SCB branches from this date.
• Customers and depositors of NICB will be treated as customers of Saraswat Bank from August 4, 2025, and their interests will be fully protected.
• As of March 2025, Saraswat Bank reported a business size of Rs 91,800 crore, deposits of Rs 55,400 crore, and a network of 320 branches across eight states.
• In comparison, NICB had a business size of Rs 3,560 crore, deposits worth Rs 2,250 crore, and advances of Rs 1,100 crore, operating through 27 branches mainly in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
• India’s largest Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB), Saraswat Bank, had approached RBI for approval to acquire NICB, whose net worth had turned negative, under the RBI’s voluntary amalgamation scheme for UCBs.
• With this acquisition, Saraswat Bank has completed its eighth acquisition of a stressed UCB over the past two decades.

About RBI:

• Established : 1 April 1935
• Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Governor : Sanjay Malhotra

National Stock Exchange Agrees to Pay ₹40.35 Crore to Settle Charges with Securities and Exchange Board of India

• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has agreed to pay ₹40.35 crore to settle charges with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• The charges are for indirectly sharing sensitive, unpublished information with external parties.
• The case involves the leak of confidential company announcements before they were made public.
• Between February 2021 and March 2022, NSE allowed sensitive data to be shared with a third-party vendor and its subsidiary, NSE Data & Analytics (NDAL), without a formal agreement.
• NDAL further disseminated the data to its clients, which violated insider trading rules under SEBI regulations.
• The settlement ends SEBI’s regulatory proceedings against NSE without admission of guilt.
• The case highlighted governance lapses at one of India’s most influential market institutions.

Recent News :

• In July 2025, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) renewed the recognition of Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing Corporation Ltd (MCXCCL) as a clearing corporation for three more years (July 31, 2025 – July 30, 2028).

About SEBI :

• Established : 12 April 1988 as an executive body and was given statutory powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992
• Headquarters : Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Chairman : Tuhin Kanta Pandey
• SEBI is the regulatory body for securities and commodity markets in India under the ownership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF), GoI

India’s GST Collections Reach ₹1.96 Lakh Crore in July 2025, Up 7.5% from July 2024

• India’s GST collections rose to ₹1.96 lakh crore in July 2025, marking a 7.5% increase compared to July 2024
• The rise was driven by higher revenue from domestic transactions and imports, indicating steady economic activity, though the growth rate slowed compared to previous months
• From April to July 2025, gross GST revenue stood at ₹8.18 lakh crore, a 10.7% increase from ₹7.39 lakh crore during the same period in 2024
• Record GST collections of ₹2.37 lakh crore were reported in April, followed by ₹2.01 lakh crore in May
• State-wise performance was mixed, with smaller northeastern states posting strong gains:
• Tripura: 41% growth
• Meghalaya: 26%
• Sikkim: 23%
• Nagaland: 22%

Among larger states:

• Madhya Pradesh: 18% growth
• Bihar: 16%
• Andhra Pradesh: 14%
• Punjab and Haryana: 12% each
• Maharashtra, the highest GST contributor, collected ₹30,590 crore in July, up 6% year-on-year.
• Karnataka and Tamil Nadu recorded 7% and 8% growth respectively.
• Gujarat posted a muted 3% increase in GST collections.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

Government Initiatives to Boost Textile Sector Through PM MITRA, Samarth, and National Technical Textiles Mission

• The Government of India has launched multiple initiatives to strengthen the textile industry, enhance exports, create jobs, and promote skilling through integrated schemes like PM MITRA Parks, Samarth, and the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).

Key Highlights :

PM MITRA Parks Finalized at 7 Locations:
The government has approved the setting up of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks at seven sites:

• Virudhnagar (Tamil Nadu)
• Warangal (Telangana)
• Navasari (Gujarat)
• Kalaburagi (Karnataka)
• Dhar (Madhya Pradesh)
• Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
• Amravati (Maharashtra)
• Outlay and Duration: The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹4,445 crore for a period of seven years up to 2027–28.
• Investment and Employment Goals:
  The PM MITRA initiative aims to attract ₹70,000 crore in investments and create approximately 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
• Samarth Scheme – Skilling in Textile Sector:
  The Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) is a placement-oriented, demand-driven skilling programme, covering the textile value chain excluding Spinning and Weaving.

PAN India Implementation

• In Haryana, 26 Implementing Partners are operating 80 active training centres providing entry-level and up/re-skilling training.
• Support for Export Promotion:
  The government offers financial assistance to Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies to participate in trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer-seller meets at national and international levels, enhancing textile and garments exports.
• National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM):To boost the growth of technical textiles, the government is implementing the NTTM with an outlay of ₹1,480 crore for the period 2020–21 to 2025–26.The mission includes activities in Haryana and across the country.

Ministry of Mines Recognizes 7 Institutes as Centres of Excellence under National Critical Mineral Mission

• The Ministry of Mines has designated 7 institutes—including 4 IITs and 3 R&D labs—as Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).
• The recognition was approved by the Project Approval and Advisory Committee (PAAC) in its meeting, co-chaired by Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, and Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST).

Key Highlights:

• Objective of Recognition: The move supports a core objective of the NCMM—to enhance research and technology development in the field of critical minerals, which are vital to clean energy, mobility transition, electronics, defence, and space sectors.
• Technology Readiness Goals: The recognized CoEs aim to reach higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRL 7/8) through pilot plants and pre-commercial demonstrations, enabling an end-to-end systems approach in technology deployment.
• Research Focus: CoEs will undertake transformational and innovative R&D to strengthen India’s science and technology capabilities in critical mineral exploration and processing.
• Funding Model: These centres will receive project-based funding from government R&D schemes, industry partners, and venture investors.
• Recognized Institutions:
  • IIT Bombay
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • IIT – ISM Dhanbad
  • IIT Roorkee
  • CSIR – IMMT, Bhubaneswar
  • CSIR – NML, Jamshedpur
  • NFTDC, Hyderabad
• Hub and Spoke Model: Each CoE will function as a consortium using a Hub & Spoke model, pooling the core competencies of all stakeholders under a unified structure.
• Consortium Requirements: As per CoE guidelines, each hub must include at least two industry partners and two academic/R&D partners.
• Collaborative Network: The 7 CoEs collectively include around 80 industry and academic/R&D partners, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration in mineral research.

Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) Implements Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)

• The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing a Central Sector Umbrella scheme “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)”.
• As on 30.06.2025, 1601 projects have been approved, with a project cost of Rs.30,656.57 crores and approved Grants-in-aid of Rs. 8,853.38 crores.

Key Highlights :

• 52 projects have been approved under component schemes of PMKSY from January 2024 to June 2025, out of which 01 project has been operationalized under Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure
• Reduction in Post-Harvest Losses:Creation of post-harvest infrastructure and processing facilities leads to reduction in post-harvest losses.
• The component schemes under PMKSY provide financial assistance in the form of grants-in-aid to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing/preservation infrastructure, which includes cold storages and refrigerated vehicles.
• NABCONS Evaluation Study (2020):As per the Evaluation Study conducted and submitted to the Ministry by NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (NABCONS) in 2020 on “Impact of Units Implemented under Scheme for Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure”, it was highlighted that due to interventions of the scheme:
• All sectors showed some decrease in wastages
• Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy and Fisheries sectors showed significant reduction in wastages
• Details of 01 operational project out of 52 Projects approved in the country from January, 2024 to June, 2025

Ministry of Food Processing Industries Enhances Food Processing Infrastructure under Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana, Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry, and Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises to Support Viksit Bharat Vision

• The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is driving the growth of food processing infrastructure in India through three major schemes—Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)—to align with the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Key Highlights:

• Schemes Implemented:
  • PMKSY (Central Sector Scheme): Focuses on developing infrastructure like Mega Food Parks and Cold Chain projects.
  • PLISFPI (Central Sector Scheme): Supports large-scale food manufacturing and global brand promotion.
  • PMFME (Centrally Sponsored Scheme): Aims at formalizing micro food processing units.
• Project Approvals as of 30.06.2025:
  • Under PMKSY: 1134 projects approved, including 41 Mega Food Parks and 395 Cold Chain projects.
  • Under PMFME: 1,44,517 proposals
  • Under PLISFPI: 170 proposals
• Objectives of MoFPI Initiatives:
  • Increase preservation & processing capacities.
  • Reduce post-harvest losses.
  • Promote value addition and innovative food technologies.
  • Boost productivity, efficiency, entrepreneurship, and job creation, especially in rural areas.
• Support to Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh:
  • 261 proposals approved under PMFME Scheme.
  • Identified for Banana Cluster under Operation Greens (PMKSY).
  • Banana also declared One District One Product (ODOP) under PMFME.
• Infrastructure Support Provided:
  • Grants-in-aid/subsidy for setting up processing and preservation infrastructure.
  • Facilities like temperature-controlled transport, cold storage, controlled atmosphere storage, and irradiation enhance shelf life and reduce waste.
• Farmer-Centric Benefits:
  • Value addition to raw produce fetches better prices.
  • Employment generation in rural regions.
  • Increased returns to farmers by reducing losses and enabling faster product movement.
• PLISFPI Key Features:
  • Implemented over 2021–22 to 2026–27.
  • Total outlay: 10,900 crore.
  • Focus: Building global food manufacturing champions and promoting Indian food brands
• World Food India (WFI) Events:
  • Held in 2017, 2023, and 2024.
  • Aimed at boosting investments and integrating Indian food products into global markets.
  • Acts as a platform for tie-ups between foreign and Indian companies in food processing.

Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority in Final Phase of Testing Integrated Portal to Simplify Investor Claims and Strengthen Grievance Redressal Mechanism

• The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is finalizing the testing of its Integrated Portal, a comprehensive digital platform aimed at simplifying the investor claim process and improving accessibility for investors and companies.

Key Highlights:

• The portal is designed to streamline claim processes by unifying various systems. It will integrate key stakeholders, including depositories and the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience for investors and companies.
• Public notices under Rule 1(A) have been issued on the IEPFA website. These notices instruct companies that have not uploaded their IEPF-1/7 SRNs along with the prescribed Excel template to complete the process at the earliest, ensuring no disruption in claim settlements.
• IEPFA is conducting a comprehensive review of documentation requirements for low-value claims to introduce a simplified and faster claim settlement mechanism.
• To improve communication and responsiveness, an Integrated Call Center is being launched, providing a more efficient and stakeholder-friendly grievance redressal system.
• During the rollout of these upgrades, minor temporary service disruptions may occur. IEPFA has expressed regret for any inconvenience and requested the cooperation of stakeholders.

About IEPFA:

• The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. It is tasked with safeguarding investor interests, facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and dividends, and promoting financial literacy across India.
• Key Financial Literacy Initiatives:IEPFA conducts awareness initiatives such as:
• Niveshak Didi
• Niveshak Panchayat
• Niveshak Shivir

CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Shri Raj Kumar Arora assumes charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts.

• Shri Raj Kumar Arora took over as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on August 01, 2025
• He is a 1990-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer with extensive experience in financial policy, accounting, audit, budget, procurement, and personnel matters
• His prestigious assignments include:
• Additional Secretary in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
• Finance Manager (Air) in the Acquisition Wing, Ministry of Defence
• Director in the Ministry of Finance
• He has served as Integrated Financial Advisor in various Defence Commands and field offices of the Defence Accounts Department
• He was also Member (Finance) in the erstwhile Ordnance Factory Board.

About Ministry of Defence:

• Cabinet Minister: Rajnath Singh
• Minister of State (MoS): Sanjay Seth

Dr. Mayank Sharma takes charge as Financial Advisor (Defence Services)

• Dr.Mayank Sharma assumed office as the Financial Advisor (Defence Services) on August 01, 2025
• He is a 1989-batch Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) officer with over three decades of service
• He previously served as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
• He held key roles in the Cabinet Secretariat as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Joint Secretary
• He represented India as the Alternate Permanent Representative at:
• UN Office on Drugs and Crime
• UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
• UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL
• He represented India at the International Anti-Corruption Academy and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
• He also served as:
• Additional Commissioner in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
• Deputy Director, Administration & Senior Financial Advisor at AIIMS Delhi.

Ms. Sonali Mishra Takes Charge as Director General of Railway Protection Force

• Mr.Sonali Mishra, an IPS officer of the 1993 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
• This is a historic first in the 143-year history of the RPF, as she is the first woman to hold this position
• Her appointment as DG/RPF was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet and will last until her superannuation on October 31, 2026
• Mishra brings over three decades of distinguished service and is known for her professionalism, dedication, and leadership in key policing roles
• Her prior roles include:
• Additional Director General of Police (Selection/Recruitment)
• Additional charges of ADG, Police Training & Research Institute, Bhopal
• Director of Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal
• Service in the CBI, BSF, and the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo
• She has been honoured with prestigious awards such as the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.

About RPF :

• Formed : 2 July 1872
• Headquarters : New Delhi, India
• The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is responsible for the security of railway property, passenger safety, and crime prevention across one of the world’s largest rail networks.

Deepak Reddy Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Manappuram Finance

• Manappuram Finance appointed Deepak Reddy as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 1, 2025
• V P Nandakumar, the former Managing Director (MD) and CEO, now continues as the Managing Director from July 31, 2025
• Deepak Reddy has over 30 years of experience in the finance sector, with previous roles at:
• Bajaj FinServ Ltd (17 years)
• American Express Bank Ltd (9 years)
• Standard Chartered Bank (1.5 years)
• JVC Onida (MIRC Electronics Ltd) (4.5 years)

About Manappuram Finance Limited :

• Manappuram Finance Ltd is a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), headquartered in Valapad, Thrissur, Kerala, and was established in 1949
• Headquarters : Valapad, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Professor Michele Dougherty Appointed as Astronomer Royal by the United Kingdom

• The United Kingdom has appointed Professor Michele Dougherty as Astronomer Royal
• She is the first woman to hold this prestigious title in its 350-year history.
• The role of Astronomer Royal is an honorary position established in 1675.
• The position traditionally involves advising the UK monarchy on astronomical matters and promoting public interest in space and science.
• Professor Dougherty is renowned for her work on NASA’s Cassini mission.
• The Cassini mission discovered jets of water vapour erupting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, a discovery suggesting the moon may potentially support life.
• Dougherty started working on Cassini in 1992, with the mission operating until 2017.
• She also began working on the JUICE mission in 2008.
• The JUICE mission will reach Jupiter in 2031 and operate until 2035.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS

Indian Naval Ships Visit Manila, Philippines to Boost Maritime Cooperation in Southeast Asia.

• As part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), arrived at Manila, Philippines
• The ships received a warm welcome from the Philippine Navy, highlighting the strong and growing maritime ties between India and Philippines.
• The visit underscores the Indian Navy’s commitment to strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.
• RAdm Susheel Menon interacted with local media, emphasizing the shared commitment of both nations to stability and maritime security.
• The deployment promotes understanding, trust, and cooperation among friendly maritime forces.
• The visit reaffirms the strategic importance and high-level engagement between the Indian Navy and Philippine Navy, showcasing India’s maritime outreach in the region.
• Scheduled harbour interactions include:
• Operational planning discussions
• Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE)
• Cross-deck visits
• Other professional and social engagements to enhance mutual learning and interoperability.
• The visit will also feature a bilateral maritime exercise focusing on joint manoeuvres and communication protocols to improve preparedness, build mutual trust, and strengthen operational synergy in the maritime domain.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOURS

71st National Film Awards 2023—Winners Announced Across Categories

• The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 have been declared.
• The awards featured 332 entries in the Feature Film category, 115 in NonFeature Films, 27 in the Books category, and 16 critics’ submissions.
• The announcement was made by Shri Ashutosh Gowariker (Feature Film Jury Chair), Shri P. Sheshadri (Non-Feature Film Jury Chair), and Ajay Nagabhushan MN, Joint Secretary (Films), in the presence of Ms. Mattu J. P. Singh, Director General.

Key Highlights:

• Best Feature Film: 12th Fail (Hindi)
• Best NonFeature Film: Flowering Man (Hindi)
• Best Documentary: God Vulture and Human (English, Hindi & Telugu) — both films won their first National Awards
• Best Actor (shared): Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) — first National Award for Shah Rukh Khan
• Best Actress: Rani Mukerji ( Chatterjee Vs Norway) — first National Award for Rani Mukerji
• Best Supporting Actor (shared): Vijayaraghavan (Pookkaalam, Malayalam) and Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking, Tamil)
• Best Film Critic: Utpal Datta (Assamese) — Swarna Kamal and ₹1,00,000

Full NonFeature Film Awards:

1. Flowering Man — Best NonFeature Film, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
2. Mau: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw (Mizo) — Best Debut Film, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
3. Mo Bou, Mo Gaan (Odia), Lentina Ao – A Light on the Eastern Horizon (English) — Best Biographical/Historical Compilation, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000 (shared)
4. Timeless Tamil Nadu (English) — Best Arts/Culture Film, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
5. God Vulture and Human — Best Documentary, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
6. The Silent Epidemic (Hindi) — Best Social/Environmental Values, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
7. Giddh The Scavenger (Hindi) — Best Short Film, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
8. The First Film (Hindi) — Best Direction, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
9. Little Wings (Tamil) — Best Cinematography, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000 (shared)
10. Dhundhgiri Ke Phool (Hindi) — Best Sound Design, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
11. Moving Focus (English) — Best Editing, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
12. The First Film (Hindi) — Best Music Direction, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
13. The Sacred Jack – Exploring the Tree of Wishes (English) — Best Narration/Voice Over, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
14. Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know… (Kannada) — Best Script, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
15. Nekal – Chronicle of The Paddy Man (Malayalam), The Sea and Seven Villages (Odia) — Special Mention, Certificate

Full Feature Film Awards:

• Aatmapamphlet (Marathi) — Best Debut Director, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
• Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Hindi) — Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
• Sam Bahadur (Hindi) — Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Naal 2 (Marathi) — Best Children’s Film, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
• Hanu-Man (Telugu) — Best Film in AVGC, Swarna Kamal (Std), ₹3,00,000; VFX Supervisor Jetty Venkat Kumar — Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• The Kerala Story — Best Direction, Sudipto Sen, Swarna Kamal, ₹3,00,000
• Jawan and 12th Fail — Best Actor (Shared), Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Chatterjee V/s Norway — Best Actress, Rani Mukerji, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Pookkaalam and Parking — Best Supporting Actor (Shared), Vijayaraghavan and Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Ullozhukku (Malayalam) and Vash (Gujarati) — Best Supporting Actress (Shared), Urvashi and Janki Bodiwala, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Gandhi Tatha Chettu and Gypsy, Naal 2 — Best Child Artist (Shared), Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, Kabir Khandare, Treesha Thosar & others, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Baby (Premisthunna) — Best Male Playback Singer, PVN S Rohit, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Jawan (Chaliya) — Best Female Playback Singer, Shilpa Rao, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• The Kerala Story — Best Cinematography, Prasantanu Mohapatra, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Baby (Telugu), Parking (Tamil), Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (Hindi) — Best Screenplay (Shared), Sai Rajesh Neelam, Ramkumar Balakrishnan & Deepak Kingrani, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Animal (Hindi) — Best Sound Design, Sachin Sudhakaran & Hariharan Muralidharan, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Pookkaalam (Malayalam) — Best Editing, Midhun Murali, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• 2018–Everyone Is a Hero (Malayalam) — Best Production Design, Mohandas, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Sam Bahadur (Hindi) — Best Costume Designer, Sachin Lovalekar, Divvya & Nidhhi Gambhir, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000 (Shared)
• Sam Bahadur — Best Make-up, Shrikant Desai, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Vaathi (Tamil) and Animal (Hindi) — Best Music Direction (Songs / Background Score), G V Prakash Kumar & Harshavardhan Rameshwar, Rajat Kamal each ₹2,00,000
• Balagam (Ooru Palleturu) (Telugu) — Best Lyrics, Kasarla Shyam, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani — Best Choreography, Vaibhavi Merchant, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000
• Hanu-Man (Telugu) — Best Action Direction (Stunt Choreography), Nandu Prudhvi, Rajat Kamal, ₹2,00,000 (Shared)

Regional Film Awards:

• Best Assamese: Rongatapu 1982
• Best Bengali: Deep Fridge
• Best Gujarati: Vash
• Best Hindi (Schedule VIII): Kathal: A Jackfruit Mystery
• Best Kannada: Kandeelu – The Ray of Hope
• Best Malayalam: Ullozhukku
• Best Marathi: Shyamchi Aai
• Best Odia: Pushkara
• Best Punjabi: Godday Godday Chaa
• Best Tamil: Parking
• Best Telugu: Bhagavanth Kesari (I Don’t Care)
  Other languages:
• Best Garo: Rimdogittanga
• Best Tai Phake: Pai Tang – Step Of Hope

Special Mention: Animal (Hindi) – Rerecording Mixer M R Rajakrishnan, Certificate

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

Khalid Jamil Appointed as Head Coach of Senior Men’s Indian Football Team

• The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee has appointed Khalid Jamil as the Head Coach of the Senior Men’s Indian National Football Team during its virtual meeting held.
• The decision was based on the recommendation of the Technical Committee (TC).

Key Highlights:

• AIFF’s Technical Director Syed Sabir Pasha and National Teams Director Subrata Paul presented a SWOT analysis of three shortlisted candidates — Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Štefan Tarkovič.
• Senior figures including Dronacharya Awardees Mr. Bimal Ghosh and Mr. Armando Colaco, and Dhyan Chand Awardee Mr. Shabbir Ali, advocated for giving Indian coaches a fair opportunity, stressing their own experiences of rising without national team experience.
• Technical Committee chairperson and Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee IM Vijayan strongly endorsed Khalid Jamil, citing India’s stronger FIFA rankings under Indian coaches like Sukhwinder Singh and Syed Nayeemuddin in the past.
• Khalid Jamil’s Credentials:
  • Twice awarded AIFF Men’s Coach of the Year (2023–24 and 2024–25).
  • Extensive experience working with Indian players.
• Decision Rationale:
  • Majority of the EC members, including Vice President NA Haris, supported an Indian coach to promote Indian football.
  • Jamil was considered ideal for India’s upcoming participation in the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 and the AFC Asian Cup Final Round Qualifiers against Singapore in October 2025.
• A few members suggested Stephen Constantine, but the final consensus favored Khalid Jamil based on contextual needs and domestic familiarity.

About AIFF

• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was formed in 1937, when representatives of football associations of six regions met at the Army Headquarters, Simla.

Daily CA One- Liner: August 3 & 4

• The Government of India has launched multiple initiatives to strengthen the textile industry, enhance exports, create jobs, and promote skilling through integrated schemes like PM MITRA Parks, Samarth, and the National Technical Textiles Mission
• The Ministry of Mines has designated 7 institutes—including 4 IITs and 3 R&D labs—as Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).
• The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing a Central Sector Umbrella scheme “Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)”.
• The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is driving the growth of food processing infrastructure in India through three major schemes—Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI), and Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME)—to align with the vision of Viksit Bharat
• The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is finalizing the testing of its Integrated Portal, a comprehensive digital platform aimed at simplifying the investor claim process and improving accessibility for investors and companies
• The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 have been declared.
• The All-India Football Federation (AIFF) Executive Committee has appointed Khalid Jamil as the Head Coach of the Senior Men’s Indian National Football Team during its virtual meeting held.
• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced the nationwide rollout of Aadhaar-based Face Authentication facility for customer transactions
• The number of transactions through Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a record high of 19.47 billion in July 2025, as per National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation of fraud-hit New India Co-operative Bank (NICB) with Saraswat Co-operative Bank (SCB).
• The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has agreed to pay ₹40.35 crore to settle charges with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• India’s GST collections rose to ₹1.96 lakh crore in July 2025, marking a 7.5% increase compared to July 2024
• Shri Raj Kumar Arora took over as the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) on August 01, 2025
• Dr. Mayank Sharma assumed office as the Financial Advisor (Defence Services) on August 01, 2025
• Sonali Mishra, an IPS officer of the 1993 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF)
• Manappuram Finance appointed Deepak Reddy as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 1, 2025
• The United Kingdom has appointed Professor Michele Dougherty as Astronomer Royal
• As part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, INS Delhi, INS Shakti, and INS Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), arrived at Manila, Philippines