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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Signed LoI with WFP to Combat Global HungerIn August 2025, the Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD), signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the United Nations (UN’s) World Food Programme (WFP) in New Delhi, Delhi to strengthen cooperation in addressing global hunger.

• The initiative underscores “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the world is one family, highlighting India’s global humanitarian outlook.

About Letter of Intent (LoI):
Dignitaries: The event was attended by Ashutosh Agnihotri, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Food Corporation of India (FCI); Samir Wanmali, Regional Director (RD), WFP Asia and Pacific Regional Office (APARO); Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director (DED), WEP; Elisabeth Faure, Country Director, WFP India; Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, DFPD, along with senior officials from the DFPD, GoI.
Supply Commitment: The agreement foresees supplying up to 200,000 metric tonnes(MT) of fortified rice over the next 5 years.
Background
WFP Discussions: The LoI is a continuation of the discussions held during the WFP Executive Board side event in Rome(Italy) in February 2025.
India’s Transition: India has moved from being a food-scarce nation to becoming a global supplier of humanitarian food aid.
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MoF introduces one-time, one-way switch facility from UPS to NPSIn August 2025, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility allowing central government employees to move from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS).

• The option will remain open until September 30, 2025.

Key Features of Switch Facility:
Switch Facility: This facility may be exercised by UPS optees any time a year prior to the date of superannuation or three months before to the deemed date of retirement in case of voluntary retirement.
Condition: Once employees opt for the switch, they will permanently forfeit UPS benefits, including assured payouts, and cannot revert to the UPS.
Exit Provisions: Upon switching, the exit provisions under the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Exit & Withdrawal Regulations, 2015 (PFRDA Regulations, 2015) will become applicable.
Government Contribution: The Government of India’s(GoI) 4% differential contribution, calculated as per the default investment pattern, will be credited to the National Pension System (NPS) corpus at the time of exit.
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India Releases First-ever National Guidelines for Animal Blood Transfusion, Blood BanksIn August 2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) released India’s first comprehensive national “Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Animal blood transfusion and blood banks”.
About National Guidelines for Veterinary Blood Transfusion:
Current Scenario: In India, most animal blood transfusions have so far been performed in emergency situations without SOPs for donor screening, blood typing, or storage.
Aim: The DAHD released comprehensive guidelines for veterinary blood transfusion services, aimed at bridging a critical gap in emergency animal healthcare.
Collaborative Development: The guidelines were formulated after extensive consultations with the Veterinary Council of India(VCI), veterinary universities, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes, and State Governments (SG).
Key Provisions: The new guidelines require blood typing and cross-matching to prevent adverse reactions, set donor eligibility criteria including health and vaccination standards, and promote voluntary donations with informed consent through a Donor Rights Charter.
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Union Minister JP Nadda Inaugurated Key Health Welfare Initiatives in MPIn August 2025, Union Minister Jagat Prakash (J.P.) Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched various key public health welfare initiatives at a program organised in Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Cultural & Information Centre (NSCBCI) in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (MP).
About Launch of Key Initiatives:
Overview: These initiatives are centrally sponsored health programmes, designed to strengthen public health and community outreach in Madhya Pradesh.
Dignitaries Present: Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister (CM) of MP, and Rajendra Shukla, Deputy CM, Public Health and Medical Education Department, MP, were present at the event.
Inauguration of Medical Colleges: Union Minister JP Nadda and MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav virtually inaugurated the newly built Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in Sheopur and Singrauli districts of MP.
Agreements: During the event, key agreements were signed with private investors to set up new GMCs in 4 districts of MP: Betul, Panna, Dhar, and Katni, under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model.
Vay Vandana Cards (VVCs): He also launched the distribution of Ayushman Bharat: Vay Vandana Card (AB-VVC) for 8 lakh senior citizens. He handed over PVC cards to 5 elderly beneficiaries during the event.
Digital Health Initiatives: He also launched the ‘Ayushman Sakhi’ Smart Chatbot and ‘Asha Samvaad’ platform.
Progress under Swasthya Yakrit Mission: Under the MP’s Swasthya Yakrit Mission (Healthy Liver Mission), liver screening of 1 crore people has been completed.
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OpenAI Launches India’s First Learning Accelerator to Support Students and TeachersOn August 25, 2025, OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) organization, launched India’s first Learning Accelerator, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)–Madras(Tamil Nadu,TN), at an event held in New Delhi, Delhi, with an aim to empower educators and students with AI tools and training.

• The OpenAI Learning Accelerator, India’s first initiative under the AI Impact Summit, is designed to advance research, improve access, and provide AI training in education throughout the country.

Learning Accelerator Initiative:
Fund: OpenAI has committed USD 500,000 (Approximately Rs.4.5 crores) to IIT-Madras to conduct long-term research on the influence of AI on teaching practices, learning outcomes, and cognition.
Expansion: OpenAI plans to establish its first office in India, which will be located in New Delhi, later this year.
Licenses: As part of the initiative, OpenAI will distribute approximately 5 lakhs free ChatGPT licenses for teachers and students across government schools of classes (1-12), under the Ministry of Education (MoE), and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)-regulated institutions in 6 months.

• The licenses will provide teachers with premium ChatGPT access for lesson planning, assignments and student engagement, and students will be able to use advanced features.

Training: Open AI will collaborate with partners to design and roll out AI literacy and training programs for effective and responsible utilization of AI.

• It will also deploy tools such as “Study Mode”, a personalized tutoring feature built on feedback from Indian learners, offering structured guidance, interactive questioning, and support aligned with curriculum.

Head: Raghav Gupta, former Managing Director (MD), Coursera (India and Asia-Pacific), has been appointed as Head of Education for India and Asia Pacific.

• He will oversee the launch and partnership strategy, including institutions, government bodies, and research initiatives.

About OpenAI:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sam Altman
Headquarters – California, the United States of America (USA)
Established – 2015

MoPSW Partners with NMC, ChPA, NTCPWC to Launch ‘MAR-a-THON 2025’ at IIT Madras
On August 25, 2025, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), in collaboration with National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the National Maritime Complex (NMC), and the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) launched ‘MAR-a-THON 2025’, maritime hackathon, at IIT Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN).

About ‘MAR-a-THON 2025:
Initiative: The marathon is organized under the Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative (S2I2) and serves as the curtain-raiser to India Maritime Week 2025( October 27 to 31).
Aim: The programme aims to advance Research, Innovation, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) in the maritime sector.
Alignment: The MAR-a-THON 2025 initiative is aligned with the vision of ‘Maritime AmritKaal 2047’.
Timeline: The application window for the startups will be open from August 25 to September 29, 2025. The hackathon will be conducted from 16 to 18 October 2025.
Fund: The selected startups will receive funding support based on milestones achieved to scale their innovations. It includes Up to Rs. 10 lakhs for Proof of Concept (PoC), Up to Rs. 60 lakhs for Seed Funding (Minimum Viable Product, MVP), and Up to Rs.1 Crore for Tech Pilot Grant (Commercial Scale-up).

GoI Sets up 3 Panels to Commemorate 150th Birth Anniversaries of Patel, Birsa Munda and birth Centenary of VajpayeeIn August 2025, the Government of India(GoI) has constituted 3 High-Level Committees (HLCs) to commemorate the 150th birth anniversaries of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 1st Home Minister of Independent India and famously known as ‘Iron Man of India’ and Birsa Munda, famous tribal leader; and the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihar Vajpayee, former Prime Minister (PM) of India.

• Each committee will be chaired by PM Narendra Modi, and will include Chief Ministers (CMs) of various States/Union Territories (UTs) as members.
• The committees were formed through separate Gazette notifications issued by the Ministry of Culture.

Key Details of HLCs:
Committee for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The committee will comprise 124 members, including several prominent leaders such as Pratibha Patil and Ram Nath Kovind, both former Presidents of India; and M. Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India.
Committee for Birsa Munda: The committee will have 118 members, including Pratibha Devisingh Patil, former President of India; Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India and  Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Committee for Atal Bihar Vajpayee: The committee will have 124 members including former Presidents, former Deputy PM Lal Krishna(L.K) Advani, Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Cabinet Ministers.
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BANKING & FINANCE

GoI Appoints Goldman Sachs as Sole Banker for Stake Divestment in IOB, CBI, UCO Bank, Punjab & Sind Bank
On August 25, 2025, Government of India (GoI) has appointed Goldman Sachs, global investment banking firm, as the sole transaction advisor for divestment of stakes in four Public Sector Banks (PSBs) such as Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Central Bank of India (CBI), UCO Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank.

About Plan of Stake Sale in PSBs:
Advisor: Goldman Sachs will oversee the entire process such as structuring the deal, identifying potential investors, and facilitating smooth execution of the stake sale.
Divestment: At present, the GoI holds over 90% equity in each of these banks.It plans to divest up to 5% of its stake in the four PSBs in two tranches.
Objective: This divestment forms part of the government’s broader strategy to lower its stake in PSBs and comply with Securities Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) 25% minimum public shareholding requirement before the August 1, 2026 deadline.

TATA AIA Launches ‘Health SIP Plan’ and ‘Health Buddy App’
In August 2025, TATA AIA Life Insurance Company Limited, a Joint Venture(JV) company, formed by Tata Sons Private Limited and AIA Group Ltd. (AIA), launched two innovative offerings: the ‘Health Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)’ and the’ Health Buddy’ Application.

About Health SIP Plan:
Key Benefits :It is a first-of-its-kind Non-Participating Unit-Linked Health Insurance Plan that imposes zero premium allocation charges and provides a maturity booster to enhance long-term fund value.

• It will enable the policyholders to make tax-free withdrawals from the 6th policy year for health-related expenses.
• This new product covers critical illness with maximum premium lock-in period of 30 years.

Two Variants: It is available in two different variants namely, Health SIP Plus with accidental total and permanent disability benefits;

• Health SIP Plus Pro, covers terminal illness with term booster coverage for enhanced protection.

About Health Buddy:
First-of-its-Kind: It is India’s first 24×7 virtual health and wellness companion offered by a life insurance provider.
Services: The app provides access to preventive health check-ups, women’s healthcare support, dental consultations, and services across 24+ medical specialties.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

IRSE Officer S.C. Jain Appointed with Additional Charge as CMD of RVNL
In August 2025, the Ministry of Railways (MoR) approved the appointment of S.C.Jain, an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) officer, to take additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), MoR.

• He will assume charge on September 1, 2025, following the superannuation of Pradeep Gaur on August 31, 2025.

About S.C.Jain:
Profile: He is a 1988-batch IRSE officer and has over 28 years of service in railway projects.

• He possesses strong expertise in infrastructure development, project execution, and project management.

Current Role: He is presently serving as Advisor (Land & Amenities) in Railways.
RVNL: It is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), established in 2003 to implement rail infrastructure projects. It focuses on project execution, doubling of lines, electrification, metro works, and other railway infrastructure projects.

NDB Appointed Dr. Rajiv Ranjan as VP and CRO for 5-year Term
In August 2025, the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral bank established by BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries, has appointed Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, former Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as its new Vice-President (VP) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for a period of 5 years.

• He is expected to assume his role at the NDB in September 2025, following his retirement from the RBI.

About Dr. Rajiv Ranjan:
Experience: Dr. Rajiv Ranjan has an extensive experience of more than 35 years in the RBI, India’s central bank .
Roles in RBI: He joined the RBI in 1989 and has served in key roles, including Executive Director (ED) and MPC member since 2022.
Other Key Roles: He also headed the RBI’s Department of Economic and Policy Research and served as an Economic Policy Expert at the Central Bank of Oman between 2012 and 2015.
Global Engagements: He has worked with the Group of 20 (G20), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank Group (WBG), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and several central banks from the Global South.

SPORTS

Overview of Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 was organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS), Government of India (GoI), at the Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) under the Khelo India mission, from 21st to 23rd August 2025.

• The 3-day event witnessed the participation of over 500 athletes from 28 States and Union Territories (UTs) competing in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking (medal events with 24 medals) and Shikara Race, Dragon Boat Race, and Water Skiing (demonstration events).

Mascot and Logo:
The official mascot of the inaugural edition was the Himalayan Kingfisher, symbolising agility and speed, while the event logo highlighted a Shikara (traditional Kashmiri boat) sailing on Dal Lake, showcasing the cultural heritage of Kashmir.
Major Winners & Results
Top Medal Tally: Madhya Pradesh (MP) claimed the team championship with 10 golds, 3 silvers, and 5 bronzes (total 18 medals), followed by Odisha and Kerala.

• Madhya Pradesh dominated kayaking and canoeing, winning all four gold medals on Day 2 and maintaining momentum to win a total of 10 golds

Key Performance: Mohsin Ali, a 17-year-old Shikarawalla from Dal Lake, won the first gold medal of KIWSF 2025 in the 1000m Men’s Kayaking race, clocking 4:12.41 minutes.
Future Outlook: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has announced that the inaugural KIWSF will be upgraded into a full-fledged Khelo India Water Games from 2026.

• This expansion is expected to bring higher investments, more disciplines, and greater international participation.

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World Youth Archery Championships 2025: India Shines in Winnipeg, CanadaThe 19th edition of the World Youth Archery Championships (WYAC) 2025, a biennial global archery event, was held from 17th to 24th August 2025 in Winnipeg, Canada.

Event Overview:
Organiser: The tournament was organised by World Archery (WA), headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Participation Details: A total of 570 archers from 63 countries participated in the disciplines of Recurve and Compound, across Under-18 (Cadet) and Under-21 (Junior) categories.

• Competitions were held in individual, team, and mixed team formats for both men and women, with 20 titles awarded in total.

Medal Haul: India’s 24-member contingent secured 8 medals, highlighting dominance in compound events and historic achievements in recurve, placing India at second overall in the medal standings but won the most gold medals (4 Medals, tied with USA).

• The South Korea (ROK) topped the tally by total medals of 10, and  United States of America (USA) placed in the third position.

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BOOKS & AUTHORS

Sanjay Baru’s Book “Secession of the Successful: The Flight Out of New India” Released
The book, “Secession of the Successful: The Flight Out of New India”, authored by political commentator and policy analyst Sanjay Baru, has been officially released. It was published by Penguin Viking India.

• It explores the change in mindset of Indians choosing to settle permanently abroad, terming them as “Non-Returning Indians”.

About the book:
Migration: In this book, Sanjay Baru identifies a fourth wave of migration, driven by wealth, power, and privilege.
Citizenship: Over 2.25 lakh Indians renounced citizenship in 2022 and 2.16 lakh Indians in 2023. From 2011 to 2023, nearly 1.9 million Indians renounced their citizenships.
Categories: The author describes the four categories of migrants, including Fugitives from the law, First-Generation wealthy people who feel politically vulnerable, Individuals who seek de-risking or diversification from uncertain governance, and those who desire better quality of life.

STATE NEWS

Delhi and Oslo Launch Joint Initiative ‘DOSTI’ to Accelerate the Adoption of Urban E-Mobility Solutions
On August 25, 2025, Pankaj Kumar Singh, the Transport Minister of Delhi, announced the Delhi-Oslo Smart Transport Initiative (DOSTI), a joint initiative between Delhi (India) and Oslo (Norway) at the 3rd India Clean Transportation Summit (ICTS 2025), with an aim to accelerate the adoption of urban electronic (e)-mobility solutions.

About Delhi-Oslo Smart Transport Initiative (DOSTI):
Significance: The name “DOSTI” means “friendship” in Hindi, symbolizing cooperation in sustainable transport innovation.
Collaboration: The DOSTI initiative will enable Delhi and Oslo to share expertise in areas such as electric bus deployment, public charging infrastructure, and clean construction practices.

• This knowledge exchange is expected to help Delhi expand its EV ecosystem more effectively.

Focus: The partnership aims to achieve a fleet of approximately 6,000 electric buses by 2025, expanding further to 7,000–8,000 by February 2026, up from the current 3,400 e-buses in Delhi.

• Additionally, the initiative will explore zero-emission solutions beyond road transport, including construction machinery.

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