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🇮🇳 National News & Updates
1. Supreme Court Orders Delhi to Shelter All Stray Dogs – Public Safety & Animal Rights
In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court of India has instructed Delhi’s municipal corporations to capture, vaccinate, sterilize, and shelter stray dogs immediately.
- Reason for the order: Rising cases of rabies (approx. 20,000 annual deaths in India) and frequent dog bite incidents in Delhi NCR.
- Key directives:
- No harm should be caused to the animals during capture.
- Municipalities must collaborate with Animal Welfare Board of India.
- Heavy penalties for individuals or groups obstructing the process.
Impact: This ruling sets a legal precedent for urban animal management across India, balancing public safety and animal rights.
- What Happened?: The Supreme Court of India ordered Delhi municipal bodies to capture and shelter all stray dogs due to an alarming rise in dog bites and rabies cases.
- Why Important?: Highlights public health priorities and urban animal management challenges. Legal enforcement of animal welfare and protection of citizens sets a national policy benchmark.
- Who: Supreme Court (Bench led by CJI), Delhi civic agencies.
- Exam Angle: Questions could focus on animal rights laws, municipal governance, judicial powers, and urban public health concerns.
2. Revised Income Tax Bill 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Revised Income Tax Bill, 2025, aiming to simplify India’s taxation system.
- Highlights of the Bill:
- Single-page filing for individuals with annual income under ₹15 lakh.
- Increased standard deduction for salaried taxpayers.
- Digital filing and AI-based assessment for faster refunds.
- Background: The bill adopts over 80% recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee.
- Goal: Improve taxpayer compliance, reduce disputes, and boost transparency.
- What Happened?: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 to modernize taxation and align with global best practices, adopting most Select Committee recommendations.
- Why Important?: Aims to simplify tax compliance, increase transparency, and ease taxpayer burden. Such reforms signal India’s progress towards international standards and fiscal prudence.
- Who: Ministry of Finance, Lok Sabha.
- Exam Angle: Know major direct tax reforms, past income tax acts (1961 Act), and role of Select Committees.
3, Lok Sabha Passes National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
India has strengthened its sports ethics framework by passing the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
- Aligns with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and UNESCO International Convention.
- Introduces independent hearing panels for doping cases.
- Ensures strict penalties for doping violations and better support for clean athletes.
Why it matters: With 2028 Los Angeles Olympics approaching, this move boosts India’s chances of avoiding international suspensions.
- What Happened?: Parliament passed amendments to align the National Anti-Doping Act with UNESCO global norms, ensuring stricter anti-doping measures in Indian sports.
- Why Important?: Strengthens India’s standing in international sports, protects athletes’ rights, and prevents future doping scandals. Necessary for Olympic and international participation.
- Who: Sports Ministry, NADA, Parliament.
- Exam Angle: International sports bodies’ rules, UNESCO, significance of doping controls, sports governance in India.
4. Bengaluru Metro Expansion Projects Worth ₹22,800 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple metro lines in Bengaluru, including Phase 3 extensions.
- Benefits:
- Expected to reduce city traffic by 25–30%.
- Improves last-mile connectivity with electric buses & feeder services.
- Economic Impact: Metro expansion could generate 1.5 lakh direct and indirect jobs during construction.
- What Happened?: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated substantial metro projects, laying groundwork for city-wide expansion of rapid transit.
- Why Important?: Urban infrastructure improvements reduce congestion, promote sustainable transport, and contribute to India’s smart city mission.
- Who: Prime Minister, Karnataka Government, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation.
- Exam Angle: Urbanization, public transport, green mobility, PPP in infrastructure.
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5. India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank Inaugurated in Hyderabad
Union MoS Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Animal Stem Cell Biobank at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB).
- Purpose: Preserve stem cells & genetic material from endangered and rare animals.
- Applications:
- Veterinary regenerative medicine.
- Genetic engineering for disease resistance.
- Research on zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 origins.
- What Happened?: Union MoS Jitendra Singh launched India’s first animal stem cell biobank, advancing animal genetics and conservation.
- Why Important?: Puts India at the forefront of animal biotechnology and genetic preservation—a milestone for biodiversity research and veterinary innovation.
- Who: Ministry of Science & Technology, Hyderabad research institutes.
- Exam Angle: Biotech missions, conservation, stem cell technology.
🌍 International News Highlights
1. Philippines Warns of Possible Taiwan Conflict Involvement
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. cautioned that due to the country’s proximity to Taiwan (less than 200 km) and over 1,50,000 Filipino workers in Taiwan, a military conflict would directly affect them.
- This comes amid increased Chinese military activity in the South China Sea.
- Security measures: Joint patrols with the US, Australia, and Japan.
- What Happened?: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. alerted that the Philippines could be drawn into a cross-strait (Taiwan) conflict, given its proximity and strong overseas workforce.
- Why Important?: Spotlights growing Asia-Pacific tensions and India’s strategic interest in the region.
- Who: President Marcos Jr., Governments of Philippines, Taiwan, China.
- Exam Angle: Indo-Pacific, Indian foreign policy, regional security.
2. Four Major Nations Recognize Palestine
France, Britain, Canada, and Australia officially recognized Palestine in response to the ongoing Gaza humanitarian crisis.
- Objective: Pressure for a permanent ceasefire and two-state solution.
- Global reaction: Welcomed by Arab League, criticized by Israel.
- What Happened?: France, Britain, Canada, and Australia formally recognized Palestine as a state.
- Why Important?: Potential turning point in the Israel-Palestine conflict; impacts Middle East politics and humanitarian efforts.
- Who: National Governments, UN, Palestinian Authority.
- Exam Angle: International relations, diplomacy, peace processes.
3. Israeli Strike Kills Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed five Al Jazeera journalists covering the conflict.
- Triggered global media freedom debates.
- UN urged for protection of war correspondents under Geneva Conventions.
- What Happened?: Israeli air strike in Gaza killed five Al Jazeera journalists, sparking international condemnation.
- Why Important?: Raises questions about press freedom, the safety of journalists in war zones, and international humanitarian law.
- Who: Israeli Defense Forces, Al Jazeera, global journalism bodies.
- Exam Angle: Media rights, Geneva Conventions, conflict reporting.
4. Colombian Presidential Candidate Assassinated
A top Colombian presidential candidate was shot dead during a rally in Bogota.
- Impact: Markets dipped amid political uncertainty.
- Security forces launched nationwide crackdown on political violence.
- What Happened?: Leading Colombian candidate assassinated in Bogota, highlighting electoral violence.
- Why Important?: Puts global focus on political stability and election security in Latin America.
- Who: Colombian political parties, security agencies.
- Exam Angle: Electoral reforms, crime and democracy, Latin American politics.
💰 Economy & Banking
1. SIP & Equity Mutual Fund Inflows at All-Time High –
- SIP inflows hit ₹28,464 crore in July 2025, driven by growing middle-class participation and financial literacy campaigns.
- What Happened?: July 2025 saw SIP inflows of ₹28,464 crore and equity MF inflows of ₹42,702 crore, highest to date.
- Why Important?: Indicates deepening of retail investment & confidence in capital markets—a positive for financial inclusion and economic growth.
- Who: AMFI, retail investors, SEBI.
- Exam Angle: Mutual funds, financial inclusion, savings behavior.
2. SEBI Proposes Single-Window Gateway for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) –
- Expected to boost Ease of Doing Business rankings.
- What Happened?: SEBI proposed a single-window system for foreign portfolio investment entry.
- Why Important?: Facilitates ease of doing business, boosts India’s global investment attractiveness.
- Who: SEBI, Ministry of Finance, FPI.
- Exam Angle: Reforms in capital markets, FDI vs FPI.
3. KSFE Crosses ₹1 Lakh Crore Turnover –
- First Miscellaneous NBFC in India to achieve this feat, highlighting growth in state-backed finance institutions.
- What Happened?: Kerala State Financial Enterprises made history crossing ₹1 lakh crore in business.
- Why Important?: Reflects NBFC sector’s growing role in financial inclusion and state-level finance innovation.
- Who: KSFE, Kerala Government, RBI.
- Exam Angle: NBFC regulation, Kerala model, microfinance.
4. Corporate Earnings:
- Positive Q1 results from Apollo Hospitals, Hindalco, Bata India signal strong demand recovery.
- What Happened?: Q1 2026 results from key companies (Abbott India, Apollo Hospitals, Bata, Berger Paints, Hindalco) impact stock markets and investor sentiment.
- Why Important?: Corporate results affect market trends, policymaker responses, and job creation.
- Who: Major Indian corporates, shareholders, SEBI.
- Exam Angle: Understanding quarterly results, stock market basics.
🔬 Science, Technology & Environment
1. BSNL Partners with Global Tech Firms –
Collaborating with Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, Nokia to roll out pan-India 5G network and AI workforce training.
- What Happened?: BSNL signed MoUs with Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, Nokia to upgrade national 5G networks and digital skills.
- Why Important?: Accelerates India’s digital transformation and workforce readiness for industry 4.0.
- Who: BSNL, global technology leaders.
- Exam Angle: Digital India, 5G benefits, skilling and employment.
2. Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight –
Peak visibility between 11:30 PM – 4:00 AM; expected 100 meteors per hour.
- What Happened?: The Perseids will dazzle Indian skies tonight with a spectacular meteor shower—an annual highlight for stargazers.
- Why Important?: Space science awareness and scientific curiosity boosted nationwide.
- Who: Astronomers, ISRO, amateur science clubs.
- Exam Angle: Meteor showers & celestial events, science GK.
3. NASA Plans Lunar Nuclear Reactors by 2035
Will power moon bases & scientific labs.
- What Happened?: NASA, with China and Russia, stepped up efforts to construct robotic nuclear reactors on the Moon by 2030–2035.
- Why Important?: Foundation for future moon bases and off-world energy supply—major leap for human space exploration.
- Who: NASA, CNSA (China), Roscosmos (Russia).
- Exam Angle: Space missions, international cooperation, nuclear power.
🏏 Sports Highlights
1. 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup
– ICC Chairman Jay Shah expects record sponsorship and TV viewership.
- What Happened?: Jay Shah described the tournament as transformative for global women’s cricket.
- Why Important?: Encourages investment, media coverage, and gender equality in sports.
- Who: Jay Shah, ICC, international women cricketers.
- Exam Angle: Sports development, ICC tournaments.
2. India’s 2036 Olympics Bid
– Ongoing talks with IOC for hosting rights.
- What Happened?: Sports Minister Mandaviya revealed active talks with IOC for India’s Olympics bid.
- Why Important?: Hosting Olympics would signal India’s emergence as a global sporting hub.
- Who: Government of India, IOC.
- Exam Angle: Major sporting events, India’s sports infrastructure.
3. Indian Boxers Shine
– Nisha & Muskan win gold at U19 Asian Championships, Bangkok.
- What Happened?: Nisha and Muskan clinched gold in Bangkok; team earns nine medals.
- Why Important?: Showcases India’s rising boxing talent and effective sports policy for youth.
- Who: Boxing Federation of India, medal winners.
- Exam Angle: Achievements in sports, youth program successes.
4. Annu Rani’s Comeback
– Wins Women’s Javelin gold with a 62.01m throw.
- What Happened?: Annu Rani secures gold at Indian Open with 62.01m—her best return after injury.
- Why Important?: Highlights resilience and excellence in Indian athletics.
- Who: Annu Rani, Athletics Federation of India.
- Exam Angle: Indian sports achievers, javelin records.
⚖ Legal & Education
1. Supreme Court’s Stray Dog Verdict
– Expected to influence state laws across India.
- What Happened?: Delhi SC order may become model for animal management laws nationwide.
- Why Important?: Could inspire new animal welfare strategies for all urban bodies.
- Who: Supreme Court, municipal authorities.
- Exam Angle: India’s judiciary, precedent, public policy innovation.
CBSE Legal Studies Syllabus Updated
– Now includes modern constitutional issues like triple talaq & sedition.
- What Happened?: CBSE syllabus now covers triple talaq, sedition, Section 377, modernizing legal education for students.
- Why Important?: Makes legal education relevant and reflective of India’s shifting judicial landscape.
- Who: CBSE, Ministry of Education.
- Exam Angle: Recent Supreme Court judgments, education reforms.
🌐 Exam-Ready GK
- World Elephant Day – Focus on elephant conservation.
- Mangalore – Ranked safest Indian city.
- Indian airports win Skytrax Global Awards.
💡 Thought & Word of the Day
- Thought: “Success isn’t about what you accomplish; it’s about what you inspire others to do.”
- Word: Accentuate – To emphasize strongly.
10 Fast One-Liner Daily Current Affairs Revision Questions
- Who launched India’s first animal stem cell biobank?
— Jitendra Singh - Which act was amended for better sports doping controls?
— National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 - Whose President warned of a role in Taiwan tensions?
— Philippines (Ferdinand Marcos Jr.) - Four Western countries recognized Palestine—name any two.
— France, Britain (Canada, Australia) - India’s safest city in Numbeo 2025?
— Mangalore - Indian athlete with gold in women’s javelin, Indian Open 2025?
— Annu Rani - Value of latest Bengaluru metro projects?
— ₹22,800 crore - New major Bill on taxation tabled in Parliament?
— Revised Income Tax Bill, 2025 - Name two Indian boxers with gold at U19 Asian Championships.
— Nisha, Muskan - ICC Chairman called which event a women’s cricket milestone?
— 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup
