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NATIONAL NEWS – Daily Current Affairs
1. PM Modi Inaugurates Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference
- Venue: Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Theme: “Evergreen Revolution – Path to Bio-Happiness”.
- Objective of the Conference: Deliberate on strategies to ensure long-term agricultural sustainability, bio-diversity protection, and farmer income security.
- Who Was Dr. M.S. Swaminathan?
- Known as the Father of India’s Green Revolution.
- Introduced high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of wheat and rice in the 1960s.
- Played a vital role in the National Food Security Mission ideology.
- Why Important Now?
- India is facing erratic monsoon, water scarcity, and climate-change-induced crop failures.
- Discussions included:
- Climate-resilient crops (millet revival, drought-resistant varieties).
- AI & IoT in farming: tech-driven soil health cards, precision irrigation.
- Linking agricultural output to nutrition security (biofortified crops).
- Exam Angle: This falls under Economy, Agriculture & Environment and Ecology sections.
2. Union Cabinet Clears ₹8,450 Crore Development Packages
- ₹4,250 crore: Infrastructure boost for Assam & Tripura.
- Roads connecting remote villages to national highways.
- Hospital upgrades and mobile health vans for rural areas.
- Expansion of optical fiber broadband for digital inclusion.
- ₹4,200 crore for MERITE Scheme (Modernisation of Eastern Region Infrastructure through Technology & Education).
- Upgrading ITIs & polytechnic colleges.
- Promoting start-ups in agro-tech, handicrafts, and bamboo products.
- Background:
- North East contributes <3% of India’s GSDP but holds untapped trade routes to South-East Asia under the Act East Policy.
- Exam Angle: Know the purpose of regional development schemes for static GK + economics.
3. East Coast Road Project – Tamil Nadu
- Location: Marakkanam to Puducherry (46 km stretch).
- Cost: ₹2,157 crore.
- Model: Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) – Govt pays 40% upfront, remaining recovered via annuities.
- Benefits:
- Tourism boost to Pondicherry & nearby sea beaches.
- Easier fish exports from coastal towns.
- Trade boost for East Coast Economic Corridor.
- Static GK Tip: HAM is used by NHAI under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
4. GeM Turns 9 – E-Procurement Revolution
- Achievements:
- ₹3 lakh crore in total procurement value.
- 65 lakh+ sellers and service providers onboard.
- Special category sellers – MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, tribal artisans.
- Programmes: Womaniya, StartUp Runway.
- Why Impactful? – Cuts red tape, ensures competitive prices, faster delivery for govt projects.
- Exam Tip: Under Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
5. Defence Boost – Self-Reliance in Weaponry
- Indigenous Artillery Gun: Passed trials; accuracy and range enhancements over imported models.
- MALE Drones: Long endurance surveillance drones for coastal & border security.
- Impact: Saves forex, supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
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🌏 INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Daily Current Affairs
1. US Imposes 50% Copper Import Tariff
- Effective: 1 Aug 2025.
- Reason: Protect domestic industry, reduce Chinese dumping.
- Impacted Nations: Chile, Peru, Zambia, India.
- Copper – critical in EVs, electronics, construction.
- Exam Tip: India’s largest copper smelter – Sterlite, Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) (currently closed).
2. Los Angeles Tunnel Collapse
- Incident: Subway construction tunnel cave-in traps 28 workers.
- Possible Cause: Weak supports, seismic tremors.
- Global memory of 2010 Chile Mining Accident triggered rescue comparisons.
- Exam Link: Disaster Management Act, 2005 & NDMA preparedness.
3. Houthi Rebels Attack Red Sea Cargo Ship
- Why Important? Red Sea is key for oil & food grain shipments between Asia & Europe.
- Security Impact: May trigger higher maritime insurance costs; affects Suez Canal traffic.
- Static GK: Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects Red Sea to Gulf of Aden.
4. European Court Holds Russia Responsible for MH17
- 2014 Crash: Malaysia Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur shot down over Ukraine; 298 dead.
- Court Ruling: Russia accountable for missile launch; ordered partial damages.
- Exam Tip: Case under European Court of Human Rights, not ICJ.
💰 ECONOMY & BANKING – Daily Current Affairs
1. RBI Fines ICICI Bank ₹75 Lakh
- Reason: Non-compliance with KYC/customer grievance norms.
- RBI’s Focus: Banking discipline, protecting small depositors.
- Exam Tip: RBI’s penalty powers come from Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
2. ₹30,000 Crore Subsidy for Oil PSUs
- For LPG losses from IOCL, BPCL, HPCL.
- Encourages stability in household cooking gas prices for lower & middle-income families.
- Static GK: India imports ~50% of LPG needs.
🔬 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT – Daily Current Affairs
1. CATCH Grant for AI in Cancer Care
- Organisers: IndiaAI + National Cancer Grid.
- Funding for AI-based detection, pathology reports automation, predictive analysis.
- Target: Affordable & faster rural diagnosis.
- GK Tip: NCG HQ – Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.
2. Skyroot Aerospace – KALAM-1200 Engine Test
- Critical milestone before Vikram-1 rocket’s first orbital mission.
- Will be used for launching small satellites – boosting space commerce.
- Static GK: ISRO’s PSLV handled such missions before private participation began.
🏏 SPORTS – Daily Current Affairs
1. Women’s Cricket – Historic T20I Win in UK
- India beats England 2–1.
- Player of the Series: Shafali Verma (Batting Avg ~48).
- Significance: First-ever T20I series win in England.
2. Athletics Doping Case
- Athlete: Jasmine Kaur (Shot Put, National Champion).
- Consequence: Suspension pending World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) results.
3. Chess
- Vantika Agrawal defeats ex-world champion in FIDE Women’s World Cup; reaches QFs – rare achievement for Indian women in global chess.
⚖ LEGAL & EDUCATION – Current Affairs
1. Supreme Court on Probe Agency Powers
- Hearing PILs on police/ED power to summon lawyers for interrogation.
- May redefine lawyer-client confidentiality rights in India.
2. UGC Plagiarism Rules Tightened
- From 2025, AI-based plagiarism detection mandatory.
- Punishments: Degree cancellation & blacklisting for repeat offenders.
💡 THOUGHT & WORD OF THE DAY
- Thought: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
- Word: Juxtapose – Placing two things close together to compare them.
📌 ONE-LINER Daily Current Affairs – Revision
- Founder of India’s Green Revolution? → M.S. Swaminathan
- Theme of Swaminathan Centenary Conference? → Evergreen Revolution – Path to Bio-Happiness
- Which scheme got ₹4,200 crore for NE development? → MERITE Scheme
- East Coast Road project connects which two points? → Marakkanam & Puducherry
- Years GeM completed? → 9 years
- US copper tariff rate imposed in Aug 2025? → 50%
- Which sea is affected by Houthi rebel attack? → Red Sea
- Bank fined ₹75 lakh by RBI? → ICICI Bank
- Player of the Series in women’s T20 win vs England? → Shafali Verma
- Org launching CATCH Grant with NCG? → IndiaAI
