Important Days
🔹 Hiroshima Day 2025 – A Global Call for Peace
Observed every August 6, Hiroshima Day stands as a solemn reminder of nuclear warfare’s devastating toll.
The 2025 observance highlights the urgent need for disarmament amid growing geopolitical tensions.
🔹 Pariksha Pe Charcha Breaks Guinness Record with 3.53 Crore Participants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative Pariksha Pe Charcha has made history, recording 3.53 crore registrations on the MyGov portal — the highest-ever for a citizen engagement platform in one month.
The 2025 edition garnered a viewership of 21 crore, turning exam stress into a learning celebration. Rooted in the vision of NEP 2020, the program continues to foster a relaxed and experiential learning atmosphere in pursuit of a Viksit Bharat.
🔹 Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren Passes Away at 81
Shibu Soren, a prominent tribal leader and three-time CM of Jharkhand, passed away on August 4, 2025, due to health complications.
Known as “Dishom Guru”, his contribution to the formation of Jharkhand and advocacy for tribal rights earned him nationwide respect.
🔹 J&K’s Largest Hydropower Project Revived
The Sawalkote Hydropower Project, a major 2,185 MW facility on the Chenab River, is being brought back to life through NHPC and JKSPDC collaboration at an estimated cost of ₹22,704 crore.
The project is poised to produce 7,000 million units annually, making Jammu & Kashmir power-surplus and enhancing flood management in the region.
🔹 PB Balaji Appointed as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, will take over as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover from November 17, 2025, succeeding Adrian Mardell.
With three decades of experience, Balaji’s leadership is expected to fast-track JLR’s strategy focusing on electric mobility and sustainable luxury.
🔹 Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts After 600 Years in Russia
Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula witnessed a rare geological event as the Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted after six centuries, spewing ash up to 4 km into the sky.
Triggered possibly by an 8.7 magnitude quake, the eruption prompted an orange aviation alert, though no residential zones are in immediate danger.
🔹 Hong Kong Introduces Stablecoin Rules to Lead Digital Finance
Hong Kong has unveiled a robust regulatory structure for stablecoins, requiring full reserves and selective licensing.
The move strengthens its global digital finance leadership and aligns with international frameworks like the U.S. GENIUS Act and EU’s MiCA.
🔹Palm Oil Imports Dip, Soyoil Shipments Hit 3-Year Peak
India’s palm oil imports dropped 10% in July 2025 (858,000 tons), due to order cancellations. Conversely, soyoil imports surged 38% to 495,000 tons — a three-year high — supported by favorable pricing and delayed cargo arrivals.
Despite sunflower oil imports falling by 7%, overall edible oil imports rose 1.5% to reach 1.53 million tons.
🔹Tea Production Declines 9% in June Due to Pests and Rain
India’s tea industry faced a setback in June 2025, producing only 133.5 million kg — a 9% decline from the previous year — owing to erratic weather and pest outbreaks across North and South India.
This downturn affected all tea varieties, raising industry concerns.
🔹 Fitch Revises India’s FY26 Growth Forecast to 6.3%
Fitch Ratings has downgraded India’s GDP growth outlook for FY26 to 6.3%, citing domestic demand strength but noting external risks like U.S. tariffs and global supply chain disruptions.
While infrastructure-related sectors show promise, export-driven industries may face challenges.
🔹 US Tariffs May Trim India’s FY26 GDP by 25–30 bps
According to SBI Research, the newly imposed 25% tariff by the U.S. on Indian exports could impact India’s growth by 25–30 basis points.
Key sectors affected include electronics, gems & jewelry, pharma, and machinery. However, India’s PLI schemes and diversified export base may help soften the blow.
🔹 LTIMindtree Wins ₹811.5 Crore IT Project from Income Tax Department
LTIMindtree has secured the ₹811.5 crore PAN 2.0 digital upgrade project from India’s Income Tax Department.
This overhaul will streamline PAN/TAN issuance, Aadhaar linking, and other tax-related services under a single secure digital system within 18 months.
🔹 Ayush Ministry Signs MoUs to Protect Medicinal Plants
The Ministry of Ayush has signed two vital MoUs: one with IshVed-Bioplants for conserving rare medicinal herbs using tissue culture, and another with AIIMS & AIIA to develop a National Medicinal Plants Garden.
These steps aim to promote biodiversity, education, and herbal self-reliance.
🔹 India Now 5th Largest Aviation Market Globally
India’s aviation sector ranked 5th worldwide in 2024, transporting 241 million passengers — up 11.1% from 2023.
The Mumbai–Delhi route was among the world’s busiest, and premium travel also saw an 11.8% spike.
🔹 NITI Aayog Launches Report on $200 Billion EV Potential
NITI Aayog’s new report, unveiled on 4th August 2025, outlines strategies to achieve 30% EV penetration by 2030.
India’s EV sales rose from 50,000 (2016) to over 2 million (2024), signaling a vast opportunity in electric mobility.
🔹 India & Singapore Complete 32nd SIMBEX Naval Exercise
The Indian and Singaporean Navies wrapped up the SIMBEX 2025 drills in the South China Sea (July 28–August 1), strengthening defense ties during their 60th year of diplomatic
🔹 ICRISAT Introduces AI Climate Advisory for Farmers
With support from ICAR and Monsoon Mission III, ICRISAT has rolled out an AI-powered advisory tool to help small-scale farmers in Maharashtra manage climate risks.
The initiative includes a WhatsApp AI bot to deliver localized weather guidance.
🔹 India Launches Bio-Fortified Iron-Rich Potatoes
In collaboration with the International Potato Center, India is introducing iron-enriched biofortified potatoes to tackle hidden hunger.
This follows a broader ICAR-led biofortification drive targeting over 60 crops nationwide.
🔹 India Identifies Ultra-Rare Blood Type ‘CRIB’
Indian scientists, in collaboration with UK experts, discovered the world’s rarest blood group – ‘CRIB’ – in a Bengaluru woman.
Falling under the Cromer blood group system, this unique find could reshape rare blood donation and prenatal care globally.
🔹 India to Host First-Ever Archery League in October 2025
The Archery Association of India announced its inaugural league with six teams and international participants.
Endorsed by World Archery and the Sports Ministry, the event will elevate India’s global standing in the sport.
🔹 FIFA Talent Academy for Girls Launched in Hyderabad
India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls has been established in Hyderabad under FIFA’s development scheme.
Equipped with residential, health, and training facilities, it aims to nurture 60 young footballers and pave the way for future U-17 World Cup participation.
Test Your Knowledge
1 What is the significance of August 6th as mentioned in the current affairs?
A) Hiroshima Day – commemorating nuclear warfare awareness
B) Independence Day of Bangladesh
C) World Environment Day
D) International Youth Day
2. How many participants registered for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, setting a Guinness World Record?
A) 2.1 crore
B) 3.53 crore
C) 5 crore
D) 1.25 crore
3. Which former Jharkhand CM passed away on August 4, 2025?
A) Babulal Marandi
B) Raghubar Das
C) Shibu Soren
D) Hemant Soren
4. Where is the Sawalkote Hydropower Project located?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Uttarakhand
5. Who has been appointed CEO of Jaguar Land Rover from November 17, 2025?
A) Adrian Mardell
B) Ratan Tata
C) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
D) PB Balaji
6. Which volcano erupted after 600 years in Russia in 2025?
A) Mount Etna
B) Krasheninnikov
C) Kilauea
D) Sakurajima
7. What did Hong Kong introduce in 2025 to regulate stablecoins?
A) Complete ban
B) Full reserve and selective licensing
C) Free market for crypto
D) Government-backed digital yuan only
8. Why did India’s tea production fall by 9% in June 2025?
A) Labor strike
B) Low demand
C) Pests and erratic rainfall
D) Factory shutdowns
9. What rare blood group was recently identified in India?
A) Rh-null
B) Bombay
C) CRIB
D) Lutheran-null
10. What does the NITI Aayog EV report estimate India’s electric mobility market to reach by 2030?
A) $100 billion
B) $150 billion
C) $200 billion
D) $300 billion
Answers
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) C
5) D
6) B
7) B
8) C
9) C
10) C
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