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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India partners with the UN under the Global Capacity Building Initiative for Asia, Africa and the Caribbean countriesIn August 2025, the Government of India(GoI) launched the 1st phase of four development projects under the “India- United Nations (UN) Global Capacity Building Initiative” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) for nine partner countries.

• It was officially launched by Tanmaya Lal, Secretary(West), Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), along with Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator and Heads of Missions of participating countries at a ceremony held in New Delhi, Delhi.

Exam Hints:

• What? India launches 1st phase out of 4 development projects to nine countries.
• Entities Involved: GoI -UN
• Purpose: To support Global South countries in meeting the SDGs.
• Under: India- UN Global Capacity Building Initiative
• Partner Countries: Nepal, Zambia, Laos, Belize, Barbados, St. Kitts & Nevis, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and South Sudan
• UN Supporting bodies: WFP, UNDP, UN Population and UNESCO

About India- UN Global Capacity Building Initiative:
Overview: It is a joint initiative by the GoI and the UN to support Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean countries through South–South cooperation by sharing India’s successful development models.
Background: It was announced during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) as part of India’s G20 Presidency legacy, in September 2023, by Dr. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister(EAM).
Key Goal: To provide demand-driven and specialised training through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) programme along with UN agencies.

• ITEC programme offers 12,000 training slots with 400 specialised courses to nearly 160 countries in the world.
• Since Inception, ITEC has completed more than 2.25 lakh training slots.

Scheduled Launch: The selected training courses are scheduled to start by September 2025 under the ITEC framework.
Key Highlights: The first phase comprises nine partner countries with four different courses.

About Ministry of External Affairs(MEA):
Union Minister- Dr. S. Jaishankar(Rajya Sabha-Gujarat)
Minister of State(MoS)- Pabitra Margherita (Rajya Sabha – Assam); Kirti Vardhan Singh (Constituency – Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, UP)

NITI Aayog Launches India Electric Mobility Index to Accelerate State EV Progress
In August 2025, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog launched the report titled ‘India Electric Mobility Index(IEMI) 2024 – Tracking Electric Mobility Trends in Indian States‘.The IEMI, a first-of-its kind tool developed to track and benchmark the progress of states and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their Electric Mobility goals.

• Key People: The report was released by Rajiv Gauba, NITI Aayog Member in presence of B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog, Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), O. P. Agarwal, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog and Sudhendu Sinha, Programme Director – E-Mobility, NITI Aayog.

About India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI):
Core themes: The IEMI tracks, evaluates, and scores all Indian States and UTs out of 100 across 16 indicators under 3 core themes:
IEMI Scores: Based on the IEMI scores, states are categorised into frontrunners (leading with robust ecosystems), performers (making progress) and aspirants (requiring intervention).

• Frontrunners (Score: 65-99): Delhi, Maharashtra and Chandigarh.
• Performers (Score: 50-64): Karnataka, Tamil Nadu (TN) and Haryana
• Aspirants (Score: 0-49):  Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh(UP), Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh(AP), and others are lagging in their e-mobility initiatives and require targeted interventions.

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NMPB Signs MoUs with Ish Ved-Bioplants Venture, AIIA & AIIMS to Strengthen Conservation of Medicinal PlantsOn August 4, 2025, the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ish Ved-Bioplants Venture along with a tripartite agreement involving the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) – New Delhi to strengthen the conservation of medicinal plants.

• The MoUs were signed in the presence of Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Prataprao Jadhav, Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.

Exam Hints:

• What? National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) signed MoUs
• Entities: Ish Ved-Bioplants Venture, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS)- New Delhi
• MoU signing witness: Union Minister of State (MoS) Prataprao Jadhav, Ministry of AYUSH (Independent Charge)
• Ish Ved Bioplants MoU Purpose: To conserve and maintain the germplasm of Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) medicinal plants
• AIIMS, AIIA MoU purpose: To establish a national level medicinal plants garden.

Details of MoUs Signed:
Ish Ved Bioplants Venture: NMPB signed MoU with Ish Ved Bioplants Venture to conserve and maintain the germplasm of Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) medicinal plants using tissue culture methods.

• The MoU also aims to develop sustainable and scalable cultivation protocols to strengthen the supply chain of medicinal plants for manufacture of Ayush products.

Medicinal plants garden: The tripartite (involving three parties) MoU was signed to establish a national level medicinal plants garden in the premises of AIIMS-New Delhi, through the AIIA, to create awareness about medicinal plants among patients, visitors and students.

• The garden will serve as a center for education and awareness, enabling patients, students, and visitors to learn about the healing properties of medicinal plants.

About National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB):
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Dr. Mahesh Kumar Dadhich
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 2000

Punjab Becomes First State to Empanel Language Interpreters, Translators under Juvenile Law
On August 4, 2025, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women & Child Development, Government of Punjab, announced the empanelment of sign language experts, translators, and special educators under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, to ensure access of the judicial system to all the sections of the society.

• With this move, Punjab has become the first state in India to empanel sign language experts under the Juvenile Justice Act 2015.

Exam Hints:

• What?  Punjab empanelled language interpreters, translators, and special educators.
• Act: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, 2012
• Objective: to ensure access to the judicial system to all sections of society.
• Purpose: to support the children with hearing or speech impairments during court proceedings

Deployment: The sign language experts will be deployed district-wise to provide communication support to children with hearing or speech impairments during court proceedings, and interactions with child protection agencies.
Precedent: Punjab had already taken steps toward inclusivity by broadcasting key Punjab Assembly proceedings in sign language for persons with hearing impairment

Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Inaugurates First Ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival Held in New Delhi, Delhi
On August 4, 2025, Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), inaugurated the first-ever Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Traditional Music Festival, organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi.

Exam Hints:

• What? Inauguration of the first ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
• Inaugurated by: Dr. S. Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, India
• Organizer: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
• Where? New Delhi, Delhi
• Participants: Music Artists from seven BIMSTEC countries.
• Purpose: To foster cultural exchange, strengthen regional ties, and celebrate the rich traditional music heritage of BIMSTEC nations

Theme: The event was held under the theme “SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody”, symbolizing both the seven classical musical notes in Indian tradition and the seven BIMSTEC countries.
Significance: The festival aims to showcase the region’s shared cultural legacy, promote people-to-people contact, and aid diplomatic cooperation through the universal language of music.
Participants: Music Artists from seven BIMSTEC countries, including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, performed at the event, representing their traditional musical forms.

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Unlocking a USD 200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India”

On August 4, 2025, National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, the policy Think Tank of the Government of India (GoI), launched a report titled “Unlocking a USD 200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India” at a launch event in New Delhi, Delhi. The report serves as a strategic roadmap to help India achieve a 30% share of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in total vehicle sales by 2030.

• The report was released by Rajiv Gauba, Member of NITI Aayog, in the presence of BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog, Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries(MHI), O. P. Agarwal, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog and Sudhendu Sinha, Programme Director – E-Mobility, NITI Aayog.

Roadmap to Boost EV Adoption in India by 2030:
Growth: As per the report, the sale of EVs in India has increased from 50,000 in 2016 to 2.08 million in 2024, making India stand 6th globally, while the global sales have increased from 918,000 in 2016 to 18.78 million in 2024.

• The report describes the EV transition in India as slow to start, with the EV penetration of India, being one-fifth of the global penetration in 2020 to over two-fifth of penetration in 2024.

Sales: In 2024, the sale of EV vehicles is 7.6% of the total vehicles, which has taken 5 years. To achieve the goal of reaching 30% sales of EV by 2030, India must increase the annual sales of EV vehicles by 22% till 2030.

• Among the EV vehicles, electric (e) two wheelers and e-three wheelers have shown a significant increase in sales. Electric buses have shown slight progress, while the sales of Electric cars have been slow.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

IATA: Indian Emerged as World’s 5th Biggest Aviation Market; Mumbai-Delhi among Busiest Airport Pairs

In August 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global airline body representing approximately 350 carriers, released the latest edition of the World Airport Transport Statistics (WATS) for 2024. As per the report, India ranked as the world’s 5th largest aviation market in 2024, handling 211 million passengers, marking an 11.1% year-on-year(Y-o-Y) growth from 2023.
Key Highlights:
Top 3 Countries in Aviation Market: The United States of America (USA) continues to be the world’s biggest aviation market with 876 million passengers in 2024, driven by its domestic air travel network, marking 5.2% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth rate.

• It is followed by China (741 million passengers) and the United Kingdom (UK) (261 million passengers) ranked at 2nd and 3rd spots, respectively.

Top Busiest Airport Pairs: Asia-Pacific region topped among the world’s busiest airports, with Jeju-Seoul Gimpo(CJU-GMP) in South Korea emerged as the most popular route globally, with 13.2 million passengers flying between two airports in 2024.

• Mumbai-Delhi route ranked 7th among the world’s top 10 busiest airport pairs, carrying 5.9 million passengers in 2024.

International Premium Class Travel: The report revealed that international premium class travel including business and first class, has increased by 11.8%, outpacing growth in global economy travel of 11.5%.
Most Flown Aircrafts: As per the report, The Boeing 737 (all variants) topped usage in 2024 with 10 million flights and generated 2.4 trillion Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), a key indicator used to measure airline capacity.
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Moldova becomes 107th member of the ISA

In August 2025, Republic of Moldova has officially became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

• Ana Taban, Ambassador of Moldova handed over the Instrument of Ratification to P.S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary (Economic Diplomacy, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), Government of India(GoI) in New Delhi, Delhi.

Exam Hints:

• Country: Republic of Moldova
• What? Becomes the 107th member of ISA
• How? The Instrument of Ratification was handed over to MEA
• Purpose: To promote clean energy and sustainability through the ISA platform.

Background:
ISA Framework Agreement: In December 2024, Moldova signed the ISA Framework agreement and joined as a signatory member country in the ISA, during the inauguration of the Embassy of Moldova in New Delhi.
Key Signatories: The agreement was signed between External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. Jaishankar and Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Mihai Popsi.
About International Solar Alliance(ISA):
Inception: It was jointly launched by India and France during the 21st Conference of Paris (COP21) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) in Paris(France) in 2015.
Overview: It is an inter- governmental treaty-based organisation formed to boost solar growth and reduce the cost of financing and technology.
Goal: To mobilise USD 1 trillion of investments in solar-powered solutions by 2030.

•  ISA is partnered with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), Development Financial Institutions (DFIs), private and public sector organizations, civil society, and other international institutions.

Member countries: It consists of a total of 124 Member and Signatory countries, of which over 100 countries submitted documents of ratification to become full members of the ISA.
Targeted Countries: It aims to deploy cost-effective and transformational solutions to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Significance: ISA is the first international inter-governmental organization to be headquartered in India.
About Republic of Moldova:
President – Maia Sandu
Capital – Chisinau
Currency – Moldovan Leu (MDL)

BANKING & FINANCE

PFRDA Launches New Website Under PFRDA CONNECT to Enhance Digital Engagement

In August 2025, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), under the Ministry of Finance(MoF), launched its new upgraded website under the PFRDA CONNECT initiative to enhance digital engagement .

• It was launched by S. Ramann, Chairperson of PFRDA in New Delhi, Delhi.

Exam Hints:

• What? PFRDA launches new website
• Launched by: S. Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA
• Initiative Name: PFRDA CONNECT initiative under TARCH project
• Guidelines : GIGW and WCAG.
• Key Features: user-friendly Content Management System (CMS), access to regulatory circulars, schemes.

About PFDRA’s new website:
Overview: It is designed to enhance digital engagement for users as part of the broader digital transformation initiative aligned with the Digital India mission.
Purpose: This initiative promotes transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in pension sector governance.
Users: Pensioners registered under various schemes, including the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
Revamp: It is part of the digital transformation project named “Technology Architecture (TARCH)” to revamp the older websites with modern guidelines and technologies.
Hosting & Compliance: It is hosted on a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) empanelled by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

• It complies with Guidelines for Indian Government Websites(GIGW) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

Key Feature: Dynamic, responsive layout for seamless use across devices.

• Streamlined content architecture for simplified navigation.
• Enhanced search engine and intuitive Content Management System (CMS).
• Centralized access to regulatory updates, circulars, and pension schemes.
• Integration with other regulatory platforms to improve interoperability and service linkage.

About Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA):
Chairperson – Sivasubramanian Ramann
Headquarters- New Delhi, Delhi
Established- 2003

Generali Group, Central Bank of India Unveiled New JV Brand Identity as ‘Generali Central’
In August 2025, Generali Group, insurance provider and the Central Bank of India (CBI), India’s leading Public Sector Bank (PSB), unveiled a new brand identity for their life and general insurance Joint Venture (JV) as Generali Central. 

• Now, Life Insurance component will operate as Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited.
• While, the general insurance component of the JV will now General Central Insurance Company Limited.

Exam Hints:

• What? Launch of New JV Brand Identity
• JV between: Generali Group and Central Bank of India (CBI)
• Sector: Insurance (Life & General)
• Name of new Brand Identity JV: Generali Central
• Name for Life Insurance: Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited
• Name for General Insurance JV: General Central Insurance Company Limited.

About Generali Central:
Objective: This strategic partnership aims to use global expertise of Generali Group across more than 50 countries with CBI ‘s network of over 4,500 branches to expand insurance access in remote and rural areas of the country.
Shareholding: Both entities have clarified that the shareholding structure will remain same i.e. Generali Group and CBI will continue to hold 74% and 26% stake respectively, in the JV.
Key Components of JV: This newly branded JV also features new visual identity, including a new logo and typography, as well as new web portal and revamped social presence.

IDFC First Bank Ltd. & IndiGo Unveiled New ‘IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card’

In August 2025, IDFC First Bank Limited, private sector bank in India, and IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline and amongst the world’s fastest growing airlines, have launched new credit card named ‘IndiGO IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card’.

• This newly launched dual credit card offers both Mastercard and RuPay credit cards with a common credit limit.
• Also, the new card will provide single statement for all transactions, with credit limit shared between both cards.

Exam Hints:

• What? Launch of new Dual Credit Card
• Launched by: IDFC First Bank Ltd. and IndiGo
• Name of the card: IndiGO IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card
• Offers Two Credit Cards: Mastercard and RuPay

Key Features & Benefits:
Joining and Annual Fee: Any interested applicant, who wants this new dual credit, is required to submit a joining fee of Rs 4,999 including Goods and Services Tax (GST) and annual fee (payable from the 2nd year onwards) of Rs 4,999 including GST.
Opting FD-backed Variant: However, the applicant can also get the card without paying joining fee by selecting the Fixed Deposit (FD)-backed variant, which requires the applicant to choose an FD of Rs 1 lakh with bank.
Set Transaction Preferences Separately: It is mandatory for users to set Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) and transaction preferences for both cards separately.
Other Key Benefits: Maximum air accident insurance cover of Rs 1 crore as well as personal accident cover up to Rs 10 lakh;

• It also provides lost card liability cover for maximum Rs 50,000.

About IDFC FIRST Bank Limited:
Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)– V. Vaidyanathan
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline-”Always You First”
Established- 2018

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

PM Narendra Modi’s initiative ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025’ creates a Guinness World Record
In August 2025, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi’s flagship platform Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), organised by the Ministry of Education (MoE)  in collaboration with MyGov, has been conferred with the Guinness World Record on title the “Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month”

• This recognition marks the accomplishment of 3.53 crore valid registrations in one month during the 8th edition of the PPC program.
• It was formally conferred during the event held in New Delhi, Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education(MoE), Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Information and Broadcasting(MIB) and Nand Kumar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MyGov.

Exam Hints:

• Event: Pariksha Pe Charcha(PPC) 2025
• Edition: 8th
• Organised by: MoE and MyGov platform
• Recognised by: Guinness World Records
• Record Title: Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month
• Key Achievement: 3.53 crore valid registrations on MyGov platform

About Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025:
Overview: It is an annual worldwide program where students, teachers, and parents can directly connect during exam time.
Launch: It was launched in 2018 as a national movement, under the MoE, to align with the goals of the NEP 2020, and to promote stress-free education to students.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

IndusInd Bank Appointed Rajiv Anand as MD & CEO for 3 YearsIn August 2025, IndusInd Bank Limited approved the appointment of Rajiv Anand as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a tenure of three years, effective from 25th August 2025, following the approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

• He succeeds Sumant Kathpalia, who resigned from the post of MD & CEO on 1st May 2025.
• Currently, the IndusInd Bank is being overseen by its Executives Committee (EXCO) comprising Soumitra Sen, Head of Consumer Banking, and Anil Rao, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).

Exam Hints:

• What? Appointment of Rajiv Anand
• Organisation: IndusInd Bank
• Position: MD & CEO
• Tenure: Three years from August 25, 2025
• Predecessor: Sumant Kathpalia
• Previous Position: Deputy MD, Axis Bank

About Rajiv Anand:
Career Experience: Rajiv Anand is a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years of experience in banking and financial services, including retail and wholesale banking, treasury, capital markets, and asset management.
Leadership at Axis Bank: He joined Axis Asset Management Company Limited in 2009 as the founding MD & CEO.

• In 2013, he became President of Retail Banking at Axis Bank Limited, where he led the division for five years and contributed to major milestones.
• From 2018, he headed the Wholesale Banking division at Axis Bank, focusing on sustainable growth.
• He served as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Axis Bank from 2021 and retired on 3rd August 2025, after completing his third term on the bank’s board.

External Roles: He also serves on the National Committee on Banking of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and holds the position of Senior Vice President at the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI).

• He is also a director on the Boards of Axis Bank UK Limited, Axis Max Life Insurance Company Limited and BCCI.

About IndusInd Bank Limited:
IndusInd Bank Limited is a banking and financial services company in India, established under the sponsorship of the Hinduja Group.
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tagline – We Make You Feel Richer
Established – 1994

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Dhruva Space to Launch First Commercial Satellite Aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9

On August 4, 2025, Dhruva Space will launch its first commercial satellite mission, Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads (LEAP)-1, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in 3rd Quarter of  2025. The mission will host 2 Australia payloads such as Nexus-01 and OTR-2.

• The Mission will carry 2 international payloads on its home-built P-30 platform via SpaceX Falcon 9. P-30 has a payload capacity of 10-15 kilogram (kg) which was space-qualified during the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C58 mission of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in January 2025.

Exam Hints:

• What? Dhruva Space to Launch First Commercial Satellite Aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9.
• Mission: LEAP-1
• Payloads: Nexus-01 and OTR-2.
• Companies: Nexus-01 by Akula Tech and OTR-2 by Esper Satellites
• Platform: P-30 satellite platform
• Operations: Through Integrated Space Operations & Command Suite (ISOCS) of Dhruva Space

Payloads:
Nexus-01: Developed by Akula Tech, Nexus-01, is an advanced on-orbit Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) module, capable of processing and retraining models in real-time to support tasks such as fire detection, anomaly detection, and spectral analysis.
OTR-2: Developed by Esper Satellites, it is a hyperspectral imager, offering high-resolution Earth Observation imagery data. It is designed to redefine remote sensing, with its ability to deliver detailed data.
Operations: The operations and data management are handled through the Integrated Space Operations & Command Suite (ISOCS) of Dhruva Space. The Ground Station-as-a-Service (GSaaS) will support real-time payload control and downlink across mission operations.
Ojective: The LEAP-1 mission patch includes elements representing India, Australia, and the United States. It also features symbols for artificial intelligence and Earth imaging.
Satellite platform, also known as a spacecraft bus or satellite bus, is the structural and functional core of a satellite, providing essential services and infrastructure to support the payload and mission objectives.
About Dhruva Space:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sanjay Srikanth Nekkanti
Headquarters – Hyderabad, Telangana
Established – 2012

OBITUARY

Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik Passed AwayOn 5th August 2025, Satyapal Malik, former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), passed away at the age of 79 in New Delhi, Delhi.

• He was born on 24th July 1946 in Hisawada village, Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Exam Hints:

• What? Former Governor Satyapal Malik Passed Away
• Governor: Former Governor of Bihar, Odisha, J&K, Goa and Meghalaya
• Parliamentary Tenure: Lok Sabha MP (1989-1991) & Rajya Sabha MP (1980-1989)

About Satya Pal Malik:
Early Parliamentary Career: He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha from UP between 1980 and 1989.

• He was elected as a Lok Sabha MP from Aligarh (UP) for the term 1989 to 1991.

Governorship: He was an Indian politician who served as the Governor of five Indian states:

• Served as the 27th Governor of Bihar from 2017-18.
• Held additional charge as the Governor of Odisha in 2018
• Served as the 10th Governor of J&K from 2018-19
• Served as the 18th Governor of Goa from 2019-20
• Served as the 19th Governor of Meghalaya from 2020-22

Union Minister: In 1990, he served as the Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Tourism in the government led by Vishwanath Pratap Singh.
BJP Leadership: He was appointed as the National Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2012 and was reappointed to the post in 2014.
Note: Satya Pal Malik served as the last Governor of J&K before the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the state on 5th August 2019; after his tenure, the Governor’s post was abolished and G.C. Murmu became the first Lieutenant Governor.

STATE NEWS

Pratyay Amrit Appointed as New Chief Secretary of Bihar
In August 2025, Pratyay Amrit, who is currently serving as the Development Commissioner of Bihar, was appointed as the new Chief Secretary(CS) of Bihar. He is scheduled to take office on September 1, 2025, succeeding Amrit Lal Meena, who will retire on August 31, 2025.

• He also currently holds the additional charge of Additional CS for Health and Disaster Management.

Exam Hints:

• What? IAS Pratyay Amrit appointed as the new Chief Secretary (CS) of Bihar
• Effective from: 1 September 2025
• Predecessor: Amrit Lal Meena
• Batch/Cadre: 1991 batch IAS officer from Bihar cadre

About Pratyay Amrit:
Batch & Cadre: He is a 1991-batch Indian Administration Service (IAS) officer from Bihar cadre. He is the state’s senior-most bureaucrat and has held several crucial administrative positions.
Leadership in Power Sector: In 2014, He served as the Chairman & Managing Director(CMD) of Bihar State Power Holding Company Limited (BSPHC).

• He successfully completed the 100% rural electrification of 39,073 villages in Bihar.

Awards: He was awarded the Prime Minister’s (PM) Award for Excellence in Public Administration in 2011.

TN Government Signed 41 MoUs Worth Rs 32,554 Crore at TN Rising Conclave in Thoothukudi

In August 2025, the Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) has signed 41 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across various sectors like: electronics, defence, aerospace, green energy, auto components, among others with various companies for investments worth around Rs 32,554 crore.

• These MoUs were signed in the presence of Muthuvel Karunanidhi (M.K.) Stalin, Chief Minister (CM) of TN and State Industries Minister T.R.B Rajaae during the inaugural ‘TN Rising’ Investors Conclave held at Tuticorin, Thoothukudi in TN.

Key Details of MoUs:
Single Largest Investment Commitment: The TN government received the single largest commitment from the Sakshi Group which plans to establish an ammunition and propellants unit in Thoothukudi with an investment of Rs 5,000 crore.
To Setup a MMF Unit: A MoU was signed between TN government and Royal Golden Edge Group (RGE) to set up a Man Made Fibre Facility (MMF) in Thoothukudi district, with an investment of Rs 4,953 crore.
Inauguration of Key Projects:
Plant: During the event, TN CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated VinFast’s electric vehicle assembly plant in Thoothukudi, marking the company’s first manufacturing facility outside Vietnam.
Projects: He also inaugurated four major projects worth a total investment of Rs 1,230 crore, spanning sectors such as health-tech (Pro1 Health in Thoothukudi), bioenergy (Nanda Devi Bio Energy in Tirunelveli), food processing (Britannia in Tirunelveli), and electronics (Yeemak in Kanchipuram).
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