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CURRENT AFFAIRS : BANKING, FINANCE & BUSINESS
India’s foreign exchange reserves fall by $4.38 billion to $690.72 billion
- According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s forex reserves fell by $4.386 billion to $690.72 billion for the week ended August 22, 2025.
- In the previous week, reserves had increased by $1.488 billion to $695.106 billion.
- Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), the largest component, declined by $3.652 billion to $582.251 billion.
- Gold reserves decreased by $665 million to $85.003 billion.
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) fell by $46 million to $18.736 billion.
- India’s reserve position with the IMF dropped by $23 million to $4.731 billion.
- Changes in FCA also reflect the appreciation/depreciation of major currencies like the euro, pound, and yen.
Fairfax-backed CSB Bank to Make Overseas Debut with Dubai Representative Office
- CSB Bank, backed by Fairfax, is set to expand overseas for the first time by applying to open a representative office in Dubai.
- The office will cater to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and help strengthen its position in the NRI deposit market.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already approved the plan, while approval from the Dubai regulator is awaited.
- The office is expected to support retail deposit mobilisation in the long run.
About CSB Bank Limited :
- Established : 1920
- Headquarters : Thrissur, Kerala
- MD & CEO : Pralay Mondal
Flipkart and SBI Card Launch Co-Branded ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’
- SBI Card and Flipkart have jointly launched the ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’, a co-branded credit card.
- The launch was attended by SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty and SBI MD Ashwini Kumar Tewari.
- The card is designed to provide curated cashback benefits for a rewarding shopping experience.
- Salila Pande, the MD & CEO of SBI Card, is associated with this initiative.
- SBI Card, launched in 1998, is one of India’s leading credit card issuers.
- It was originally a joint venture between SBI and GE Capital. In 2017, GE exited, and the Carlyle Group became a stakeholder, with SBI retaining majority ownership.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS
Bihar Government Approves Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana for Women Empowerment
- The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.
- The scheme focuses on women empowerment and economic inclusion by promoting self-employment opportunities.
- Under the scheme, ₹10,000 will be provided as initial financial assistance to one woman per family through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Key Highlights
- Applications will open soon, and transfers are expected to begin in September 2025.
- After six months of activity, a performance review will be conducted. Based on outcomes, women may receive additional support up to ₹2 lakh for scaling businesses.
- Beneficiaries can choose activities such as small-scale manufacturing, handicrafts, dairy, poultry, agriculture-based ventures, retail, and services.
- The government will set up haat bazaars (local markets) in villages, towns, and cities to help women directly sell their products.
- The scheme aims to generate employment for rural and semi-urban women, enhance family income, reduce migration, and promote local economic resilience.
- About Bihar:
- Capital: Patna
• Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
• Governor: Arif Mohammed Khan - National Parks: Valmiki National Park
• Wildlife Sanctuaries: Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanwar Lake Bird Sanctuary, Udaypur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
RECENT NEWS
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth ₹12,000 crore in Gaya, Bihar
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah Inaugurates Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati; Launches ₹322 Cr Projects
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, and virtually inaugurated/launched foundation stones of 8 projects worth ₹322 crore.
- Event attended by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Key Highlights
- The Brahmaputra Wing, built at a cost of ₹40+ crore on an area of 3300 sq. meters, will support constitutional activities, student/artistic recognition, and public dialogue.
- He inaugurated facilities for CAPF soldiers and announced that the second National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) has been set up in Guwahati, after Delhi.
- The NCFL will:
- Protect citizens from cybercrime and financial fraud across the 8 NE states.
- Support border security, narcotics and arms smuggling control, and dark net surveillance.
RECENT NEWS
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a new book titled “The Emergency Diaries”, commemorating the 50th anniversary of India’s 1975 Emergency.
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 Released
- Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by BEE in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
- The index assesses the energy efficiency performance of 36 States and Union Territories for FY 2023-24, supporting data-driven monitoring, best practice sharing, and healthy competition.
Key Highlights
- Energy efficiency was emphasized as a key driver of India’s net-zero by 2070 vision, offering cost-effective solutions across sectors.
- The sixth edition features a new implementation-focused framework with 66 indicators covering Buildings, Industry, Municipal Services, Transport, Agriculture, DISCOMs, and Cross-Sector initiatives, reflecting evolving priorities such as EV policies, star-rated buildings, and DSM strategies.
- States are classified into four categories:
- Front Runners (>60%)
- Achievers (50–60%)
- Contenders (30–50%)
- Aspirants (<30%)
- Top performers by consumption groups:
- Maharashtra (Group 1: >15 MToE)
- Andhra Pradesh (Group 2: 5–15 MToE)
- Assam (Group 3: 1–5 MToE)
- Tripura (Group 4: <1 MToE)
- Sectoral progress:
- 24 states notified ECBC 2017
- 10 states adopted MSME energy efficiency policies
- 31 states adopted electric mobility policies
- 13 states promote solar-powered agricultural pumps, with Kerala achieving 74% adoption
- All 36 States/UTs have developed State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs), and 31 states have formed State-Level Steering Committees on Energy Transition.
- SEEI 2024 acts as a policy tool to guide state-level actions and accelerate India’s energy efficiency and climate goals.
India’s First Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices Inaugurated in Noida
- Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida.
- The facility has been set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA, and will produce high-quality tempered glass under the globally recognised brand “Engineered by Corning” for both domestic and international markets.
Key Highlights
- India aims to manufacture all mobile components including chips, cover glasses, laptop and server parts; a Made in India chip will be rolled out soon.
- Electronics manufacturing in India has grown six times in 11 years, reaching a production value of ₹11.5 lakh crore, with exports of over ₹3 lakh crore and employment for 2.5 million people.
- India’s design ecosystem is a major strength – e.g., IIT Madras-incubated startup designed India’s first microcontroller, and Indian Railways equipment is being exported to Europe.
- India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2025-26, showcasing stability and innovation-driven economy.
- Market Potential:
- Domestic tempered glass market: 500 million pieces, retail value ~₹20,000 crore.
- Global market: USD 60 billion.
RECENT NEWS
- Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the country’s first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru. Set up by Renesas Electronics India, these state-of-the-art facilities represent a transformative leap in India’s chip design capabilities, aligning with the nation’s vision of becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Japan’s PM Ishiba Participate in 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo
- India and Japan set a target of 10 trillion yen investment in India over the next 10 years, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.
- An Action Plan for Human Resource Exchange will be created for 5 years, enabling 500,000 exchanges, including 50,000 skilled Indians contributing to Japan’s economy.
Key Highlights :
- The partnership will expand beyond Delhi and Tokyo to include Indian states and Japanese prefectures, promoting trade, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges.
- Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, peaceful, prosperous, and rule-based Indo-Pacific, with shared concerns on terrorism, defence, and maritime security.
- Cooperation will deepen in the defence industry, innovation, and energy, with an emphasis on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (green partnership).
- Japanese technology and Indian talent were described as a winning combination, advancing projects in high-speed rail, ports, aviation, and shipbuilding under the Next-Gen Mobility Partnership.
- ISRO and JAXA will collaborate on Chandrayaan-5 and LUPEX Mission, making space cooperation a symbol of humanity’s progress.
- The India-Japan partnership is based on mutual trust, shared values, and national priorities, aiming for peace, progress, and prosperity.
- Japanese PM Ishiba highlighted India’s transformative role and called for more Indian high-skilled talent to boost Japan’s economy.
- Both leaders emphasized the need to maintain a free and open international order in the Indo-Pacific amidst rising geopolitical uncertainties.
- Several agreements were exchanged, including:
- Joint Statement & Long-Term Vision Document on bilateral relations
- Joint Declaration on India-Japan Security Cooperation
- MoC on Digital Partnership 2.0
- Declaration of Intent on Clean Hydrogen and Ammonia
- MoC on Mineral Resources
- MoC on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)
- Implementation Agreement on LUPEX
Oman Set To Roll Out Revamped Golden Visa Scheme From August 31, 2025
- Oman will launch its revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31,2025 to strengthen its role as a global investment hub.
- The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, supports Vision 2040 goals of economic diversification and reducing oil dependency.
- The programme offers renewable 5-year and 10-year residency permits for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, retirees, and skilled professionals, allowing residence, work, and study without a local sponsor.
- The 10-year visa requires an investment of OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) or the creation of a business employing 50 Omanis.
- The 5-year visa requires an investment of OMR 250,000 (USD 650,000).
- A 5-year retirement visa is available for applicants with a monthly income of OMR 4,000 or more.
- Oman will also launch the ‘Al Majida Companies’ initiative to help high-performing Omani firms expand in domestic and global markets.
- A digital service on the Oman Business platform will allow the electronic transfer of commercial registrations, ensuring transparency and reducing bureaucracy.
- The updated programme is comparable to the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Golden Visa schemes, positioning Oman competitively in the regional investment landscape.
About Oman :
- Crown Prince : Theyazin bin Haitham
- Sultan : Haitham bin Tariq
- Capital: Muscat
- Currency: Omani Rial
CURRENT AFFAIRS : APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
Tata Consultancy Services Names Amit Kapur as Global Chief AI Officer
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as its new Global Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer, effective September 1, 2025.
- Kapur, who joined TCS in 1999, has held various leadership roles, including Head of UK & Ireland.
- He will report to Aarti Subramanian, who serves as the Executive Director, President & COO of TCS.
- The newly created AI unit will consolidate TCS’s AI capabilities and work with other business units to scale the benefits for clients.
- TCS plans to increase investments in Global Pace Ports to provide customers with real-world AI experiences.
- In the FY24-25 Annual Report, TCS Chairman N. Chandrasekaran described Generative AI (GenAI) as a “civilizational shift” due to its near-human reasoning capabilities.
- GenAI is currently transforming various sectors, including analytics, customer experience, marketing, and manufacturing, alongside other technologies like semiconductors, cloud, quantum, robotics, and energy innovation.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : DEFENCE NEWS
Indian Army to Organize Tri-Service Dialogue ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’ Starting August 26
- ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’, a two-day tri-service dialogue, will begin on August 26, 2025, at the Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
- It is being organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with the Army Training Command (ARTRAC).
- The dialogue serves as a unique platform where serving officers will share first-hand operational insights from modern battlefields.
- As the first initiative of its kind, the seminar aims to enhance communication, cooperation, and synergy among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
- This year it is hosted by the Indian Army, and will be conducted on a rotational basis, with the Indian Navy and Air Force leading future editions.
CURRENT AFFAIRS : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Tata Motors Returns to South Africa’s Passenger Vehicle Market After Six Years to Challenge Chinese Rivals
- Tata Motors has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after a six-year gap, aiming to compete with Chinese carmakers.
- The company launched four combustion engine models: Punch (compact SUV), Curvv (coupe-inspired SUV), Tiago (compact hatchback), and Harrier (premium SUV), which will be available from September 2025.
- Tata had exited the market in 2019 due to a mixed response to earlier models like the Indica hatchback.
- In the second phase, Tata plans to introduce its Nexon and Sierra SUVs in South Africa.
- The company will start with 40 dealerships and plans to expand to 60 by 2026.
Department of Posts Collaborates with MapmyIndia to Strengthen India’s Digital Address System
- The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia – Mappls to support the development and implementation of DIGIPIN.
- The MoU was signed at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
- MapmyIndia will provide base maps for the Know Your DIGIPIN application, which will help generate accurate DIGIPINs based on geographic location and enhance visibility.
- DIGIPIN functionality will be integrated into the Mappls application, allowing users to search and navigate using a DIGIPIN.
- MapmyIndia will also help in the allocation of DIGIPINs to pre-identified addresses, which will strengthen location-based services.
- This integration is intended to help enterprises, government agencies, and developers use DIGIPIN, thereby promoting the Digital Address Code initiative and the Address as a Service (AaaS) framework in India.
China Deploys Wukong AI Chatbot on Tiangong Space Station to Assist Taikonauts
- China has introduced an AI chatbot named Wukong AI aboard the Tiangong Space Station to assist taikonauts.
- Wukong AI is named after Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), symbolizing adaptability, endurance, and the pursuit of knowledge.
- The chatbot was launched on July 15, 2025, and provided support to three taikonauts during a 6.5-hour spacewalk for space debris protection and inspections.
- It is a Large Language Model (LLM) built on a domestic open-source AI platform.
- The system operates in two modules: an onboard module for real-time crew support and an Earth module for deeper analysis.
- This marks the first deployment of an LLM in China’s space program, highlighting its ambition in the global space race.
Pixxel Space, Dhruva Space Satellites Successfully Launched Aboard SpaceX Falcon-9 from California
- Pixxel Space and Dhruva Space successfully launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
- Pixxel launched three Firefly satellites, completing Phase 1 of its six-satellite hyperspectral constellation for high-resolution Earth observation.
- Each Firefly satellite captures 135+ spectral bands at 5-metre resolution across a 40 km swath, making it the most advanced commercial hyperspectral imaging system
- Pixxel had earlier launched three Firefly satellites in January 2025; now it plans to launch Honeybee satellites using SWIR band
- Dhruva Space (Hyderabad-based) launched its first commercial satellite LEAP-01, carrying payloads from Australia’s Akula Tech and Esper Satellites.
- LEAP-01 is Dhruva Space’s first hosted payload mission, featuring AI model optimisation technology by Akula Tech for efficient Geospatial AI/ML operations in space.
YouTube Expands “Hype” Feature to 39 Countries Including United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India
- YouTube has expanded its “Hype” feature to 39 countries, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India.
- The feature, which was launched in 2024, is designed to boost the visibility of smaller creators who have less than 5 lakh subscribers.
- Viewers can hype up to 3 videos per week, and these videos earn points to appear on a country-level leaderboard.
- Smaller creators receive extra bonus points to increase their visibility on the platform.
- Future plans for the feature include leaderboards by categories (e.g., gaming, style), options for fans to share hypes, and a paid hype feature that has already been tested in Brazil and Turkey.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT
India and Japan Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Paris Agreement
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India signed an MoC with Government of Japan on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement (UNFCCC).
Key Highlights
- Demonstrates India’s firm commitment to Climate Action and strengthens Indo-Japan cooperation on Green Energy Focus for a Better Future.
- Aims to enhance India–Japan partnership on Climate Change Mitigation through low-carbon technologies approved by the National Designated Agency for Implementation of Article 6 (NDAIAPA).
- Forms a key part of India’s long-term low carbon development strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2070.
- Current strategy is cost intensive and requires viability gap funding.
- JCM will promote:
- Investment flow
- Technology assistance and transfer
- Capacity building support
- Development of domestic ecosystem to localize low-carbon technologies and high-tech interventions (equipment, machinery, products, systems, infrastructure).
- Facilitates implementation of projects contributing to GHG reduction/removal and sustainable development in India.
- Enables international trading of carbon credits under Article 6.2 with Japan and other countries, without impacting India’s NDC commitments.
- MoEFCC authorised by Union Cabinet to finalize Rules of Implementation (RoI) and sign agreements with other countries under Article 6.2 in consultation with concerned Ministries and MEA.
About Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Prime minister: Shigeru Ishiba
- Currency: Japanese yen (¥)
Indian Highways Management Company Limited and ICICI Bank Sign Agreement for India’s First Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System
- Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza, Gujarat (NH-48).
- The agreement was signed in the presence of NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav and senior officials of NHAI, IHMCL, and ICICI Bank at NHAI Headquarters, New Delhi.
Key Highlights
- Choryasi Fee Plaza will be the first barrier-free toll plaza in the country.
- A similar agreement has also been signed with ICICI Bank for implementing MLFF at Gharaunda Fee Plaza, Haryana (NH-44).
- NHAI plans to roll out MLFF-based tolling at 25 National Highway fee plazas during the current financial year.
- Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) is a barrier-less tolling system that uses FASTag, Vehicle Registration Number (VRN), High Performance RFID Readers, and ANPR Cameras to enable toll transactions without stopping vehicles.
- Benefits include seamless toll collection, reduced congestion, improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and better revenue collection.
- This initiative is seen as a major milestone in modernizing tolling in India, promoting a technology-driven, transparent, and efficient highway network.
CURRENT AFAFIRS: SPORTS NEWS
India Shines at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025
- At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in the men’s 79kg category, lifting a total of 335 kg in Ahmedabad.
- He defeated Malaysia’s Muhammad Erry (333 kg) and Nigeria’s Adedapo Adeleke (306 kg).
Key Highlights
- With this victory, Ajaya Babu also qualified for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026.
- In the women’s 69kg category, Harjinder Kaur secured bronze, lifting 222 kg.
- Earlier, Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mirabai Chanu had opened India’s campaign with a gold in the women’s 48kg category, also qualifying for the Commonwealth Games.
- The 30th edition of the championships is being held in Ahmedabad, featuring over 300 lifters from 31 nations.
CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2025
- The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August.
- It highlights one of the gravest human rights violations, where individuals are detained, abducted, or arrested against their will and their fate or whereabouts are concealed.
- The UN Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (1992) defines enforced disappearance as removing individuals from the protection of the law.
- In 2010, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 65/209, designating 30 August as the observance day.
- The day has been observed since 2011, emphasizing the impact on victims, families, and societies.
National Nutrition Week 2024: September 1-7
- National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 every year.
- The theme for the National Nutrition Week (celebrated September 1-7) is “Eat Right for a Better Life”
History
- The need to spread awareness this National Nutrition Week is because a large population of India especially children and women don’t get food supply due to poverty, illiteracy, and lack of awareness.
- The objective is to intensify awareness generation on the importance of nutrition for health which has an impact on development, productivity, economic growth, and ultimately national development.
- National Nutrition Week was established in 1975 by the members of the American Dietetic Association(ADA), now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- This week was set aside to raise awareness among the general public of the value of good nutrition and the need for an active lifestyle.
Daily CA One- Liner: Aug 31 & Sep 01
- The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, and virtually inaugurated/launched foundation stones of 8 projects worth ₹322 crore
- Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by BEE in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy
- Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India signed an MoC with Government of Japan on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement
- Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza, Gujarat (NH-48)
- At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in the men’s 79kg category, lifting a total of 335 kg in Ahmedabad.
- The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August.
- National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 every year.
- According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s forex reserves fell by $4.386 billion to $690.72 billion for the week ended August 22, 2025.
- CSB Bank, backed by Fairfax, is set to expand overseas for the first time by applying to open a representative office in Dubai.
- SBI Card and Flipkart have jointly launched the ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’, a co-branded credit card.
- India and Japan set a target of 10 trillion yen investment in India over the next 10 years, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.
- Oman will launch its revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31,2025 to strengthen its role as a global investment hub.
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as its new Global Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer, effective September 1, 2025.
- ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’, a two-day tri-service dialogue, will begin on August 26, 2025, at the Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
- Tata Motors has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after a six-year gap, aiming to compete with Chinese carmakers.
- The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia – Mappls to support the development and implementation of DIGIPIN.
- China has introduced an AI chatbot named Wukong AI aboard the Tiangong Space Station to assist taikonauts.
- Pixxel Space and Dhruva Space successfully launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
- YouTube has expanded its “Hype” feature to 39 countries, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India.
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