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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PMJDY Completes 11 Years with 56.16 Crore Accounts, Rs.2.67 Lakh Crore DepositsOn August 28, 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched by the Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi in August 2014, marks 11 years of transformative impact in India’s financial landscape.
About Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):
Empowerment: The world’s largest financial inclusion scheme, PMJDY is a National Mission for Financial Inclusion that seeks to provide every unbanked adult in India with a bank account, a financial identity, and access to essential services like credit, insurance, and pensions.
Ministry: The Nodal Ministry for the PMJDY is Department of Financial Services(DFS), Ministry of Finance(MoF).
Slogan: The slogan of PMJDY is ‘Mera Khata – Bhagya Vidhata’.
Key Milestone(As on 13th Augus 2025):
World Record: The scheme set a Guinness World Record by opening nearly 1.8 crore bank accounts in a single week during its launch phase.
Accounts: PMJDY accounts have grown from 14.72 crores (cr) in 2015 to over 56.16 cr by August 2025, with around 67% in rural/semi-urban areas and 33% were opened in urban/metro areas.

• 56% PMJDY accounts belong to women, highlighting the scheme’s role in promoting gender equality in financial access.

Deposits : Total deposit balances under PMJDY accounts have reached Rs. 2,67,756 cr. As on 13th August 2025, the average deposit per account is Rs. 4,768.
RuPay Cards: A total of 38.68 cr RuPay debit cards have been issued to PMJDY account holders, facilitating cashless transactions and providing access to the inbuilt accident insurance cover.
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MoSPI Released Result of Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24 data: TN tops in number of factoriesIn August 2025, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) published the results of the ‘Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for the period April 2023 to March 2024 (Financial Year 2023-24, FY24)’, referred to as ASI 2023-24.

• The field work for this survey was carried out during October 2024 to June 2025 for ASI 2023-24.
• Tamil Nadu (TN) was the top State in terms of the number of factories and persons employed in the manufacturing sector, according to the results of the ASI 2023-24.

Key Highlights of ASI 2023-24:
Key Parameters:
Capital: The Fixed capital rose to Rs. 46,24,09,035 crore (cr) in FY24 from Rs. 41,21,79,458 cr in FY23 and invested capital to Rs. 68,01,32,999 cr from Rs. 61,39,21,255 cr in FY23.
Employment: The total employment grew from 1,84,94,962 in FY23 to 1,95,89,131 in FY24.

• The sector added more than 57 lakh jobs during the last decade 2014-15 to 2023-24.

Gross Value Added (GVA): The GVA grew by 11.89% in current prices in the FY24 over the previous year.
Other Parameters: The inputs rose by 4.7%, while output increased by 5.80% in FY24.
Industries: Top 5 industries in respect of GVA are Basic metal, Motor vehicles, Chemical and Chemical products, Food Products and Pharmaceutical products.
Top States:
GVA: The top 3 states by GVA in FY24 were Maharashtra at 1st, followed by Gujarat and TN at 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Factories: Out of 2,60,061 factories across India, Tamil Nadu topped the list, being home to 15.43% of them, followed by Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Workforce: In terms of employment, TN tops in this category, then Gujarat at 2nd and Maharashtra at 3rd.
Fixed Capital (FC): Gujarat tops under the fixed capital category, followed by Maharashtra and TN.
Output: The top states by output were Gujarat, followed by Maharashtra and TN.
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DAHD Issues Revised ‘National Action Plan on Glanders’ to Control and Eradicate DiseasesOn August 27, 2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) has issued the ‘Revised National Action Plan on Glanders(a contagious and often fatal disease of equines)’, with an aim to strengthen surveillance, prevention, control and eradication of the disease.

• The move aims to ensure compassionate treatment of working equines such as horses, mules, and donkeys.

About Revised Action Plan:
Zone: With the aim to make containment measures more targeted, the infected zone has been reduced from 5 kilometre (km) to 2 km, and the surveillance area has been reduced to 2-10 km from 5-25 km.
Surveillance: The guidelines have mandated the testing of equines in endemic regions and in high-risk areas, deployment of advanced laboratory diagnostics, and frequent field inspections to ensure timely detection and containment.
Quarantine: It has suggested rigorous quarantine measures, restrictions on animal movement from affected areas and the requirement of health certificates indicating tested negative for glanders for participation in gatherings such as fairs, religious yatras, sports events, and interstate transport.
Implementation: The Revised Action Plan will be jointly implemented by state governments, veterinary universities, and ICAR institutes, with technical guidance and oversight from DAHD.
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Startup Policy Forum Launched ‘IndiaAI in Action’ Podcast
In August 2025, the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission, under Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), launched the “IndiaAI in Action” podcast series in New Delhi(Delhi), showcasing how Indian startups are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address industry challenges and generate business and social impact.

About IndiaAI in Action Podcast:
Objective: Captures startup founders’ journeys leveraging AI to scale innovation, competitiveness, and sector-specific solutions.
Content Focus: Highlights AI’s transformative impact across fintech, travel, healthcare, content creation, enterprise tech, and other sectors.
Featured Founders (Season One): It consists of 

• Harshil Mathur – Co-founder, Razorpay (Fintech)
• Vivek Raghavan – Co-founder, Sarvam AI (AI Research)
• Sanket Shah & Anshul Khandelwal – Co-founders, Invideo (Content Creation)
• Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar – Co-founders, ixigo (Travel)

Support: The podcast series is powered by Vultr, a privately-held global cloud platform supporting over 220,000 customers across 32 data centres.
AI Impact Summit 2026: Scheduled to take place in February 2026 in New Delhi, Delhi, India.

SIA-India Signs MoU with Philippines’s EIAPI for Joint Research and Co-Development
On August 28, 2025, Satcom Industry Association-India (SIA-India), a non-profit organization, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electronic Industry Association of the Philippines Inc. (EIAPI), with an aim to deepen cooperation in the fields of electronics, space and satellite communication technologies.

Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The partnership aims to foster joint research, innovation, and product development in areas such as satellite communications hardware, embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Space electronics, and Next-generation technologies.
Ecosystem: The MoU was signed to build a collaborative manufacturing ecosystem, enabling Philippines to integrate into the robust electronics manufacturing base of India, valued at USD 115 billion.
Commemoration: The signed MoU marks the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines.

HCLTech, Pearson India, and MeitY Startup Hub Partner to Launch ‘ARISE FOR YOU’
On August 27, 2025, HCL Technologies Limited(HCLTech) , a global technology company, launched ‘ARISE (Aspire.Rise.Inspire.Skill.Excel) FOR YOU”, an innovation and entrepreneurship challenge for students, in collaboration with Pearson India and MeitY Startup Hub(MSH), an initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), with an aim to promote entrepreneurial spirit among the youth of India.

About ‘ARISE FOR YOU’:
Participation: The challenge, with participation of over 150,000 students across more than 3,000 campuses, will culminate in a national grand finale, scheduled for March 12-13, 2026.
Role of Entities: Pearson India will provide the Entrepreneurship & Small Business (ESB) Certification and the related learning content. MSH contributes its innovation ecosystem and features around 62 hubs for mentorship and counselling.
Prize: The Prize for winners includes grants up to Rs.10 lakhs, incubation support, and national media coverage.
Institution Benefits: The participating colleges and universities receive national branding, opportunities to host regional challenges, and an enhancement in their National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings through the achievement of their students.
Alignment: Supports the Viksit Bharat Mission, contributing to India’s vision for inclusive innovation and sustainable development.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

India & Bhutan Signed MoU on Technical Cooperation in Agriculture & Allied Sectors
In August 2025, India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhutan, to bolster the technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors, including livestock.

• This MoU marks a major milestone in the enduring partnership between India and Bhutan as it reflects the shared commitment of two countries to food security, sustainable farming, and rural prosperity.

Key Details of MoU:
Key Signatories: The MoU was signed by Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoA&FW) on behalf of the Government of India (GoI) and Thinley Namgyel, Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock (MoAL), on behalf of the Royal Government of Bhutan; in Thimpu, Bhutan.
Key Areas of Collaboration: This MoU will provide a framework to foster collaboration between the two countries in various areas such as: agricultural research and innovation; livestock health and production; post-harvest management; value chain development; among others.
1st session of JTWG: In order to implement this MoU, the 1st session of the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) was convened in Thimpu.

• During the session, both countries agreed on the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the JTWG and identified priority areas for immediate collaboration.
• Also, the next JTWG meeting is scheduled to be held in India at a mutually convenient date.

BANKING & FINANCE

SBI Card, Flipkart Launched Co-branded Credit Card ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’ for Seamless Shopping
In August 2025, SBI Card and Payment Services Limited, Indian Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), in collaboration with Flipkart, e-commerce marketplace, has announced the launch of a co-branded credit card named ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’,  designed with curated cash back benefits to offer a seamless shopping experience to its customers.

• The Flipkart SBI Credit Card was formally launched in the presence of Challa Sreenivasulu (C.S.) Setty, Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI); and Ashwini Kumar, Managing Director (MD) of SBI in New Delhi, Delhi.

About Flipkart SBI Credit Card:
Platform: This newly launched co-branded credit card is available on both Mastercard and VISA platforms.
Application Mode: Interested customers can easily apply for the credit card digitally through the Flipkart Application (App), and SBI Card SPRINT; or by visiting the card website ‘SBI Card.com’.
Cashback Offers: The new credit card offers 7.5% cashback on spends made on Myntra; and 5% cashback on spends made on Flipkart, Shopsy, and Cleartrip, subject to quarterly limits of Rs 4,000 for each category.
Automatic Cashback Credit: This new co-branded credit card offers an auto-credit cashback facility, which allows automatic credit of entitled cashback to the SBI account within two days of statement generation.

Unity Bank and BharatPeLaunches India’s First EMI-Driven RuPay Credit Card
In August 2025, Unity Small Finance Bank Limited(Unity Bank) partnered with BharatPe to launch India’s first Equated Monthly Instalment(EMI)-driven credit card, the ‘Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card’. The card operates on the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) operated RuPay network.

• The card aims to provide transparent and inclusive access to credit, enabling salaried and self-employed individuals to manage cash flows responsibly and avoid high-interest revolving debt traps.

About Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card:
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be between 21 and 65 years of age, with a minimum annual income of Rs.2.5 lakh for salaried individuals and Rs.5 lakh for self-employed individuals.
Auto-EMI Conversion: Monthly unpaid spends above Rs. 1000 are automatically converted into EMIs with flexible tenures of up to 12 months, with penalty-free prepayment.
Zero-fee structure: No joining charges, annual fees, or foreclosure penalties.
Rewards: Flat 2% unlimited rewards (Zillion Coins) on EMI-converted transactions, redeemable for vouchers, products, or bill payments (up to Rs. 5,000)
UPI Integration: Linkable to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for seamless transactions.
Lifestyle Benefits: Complimentary domestic/international lounge access and health check-ups.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Air India Express Becomes Fourth Indian Airline to Join IATA
In August 2025, Air India Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an airline trade association, making it the fourth Indian carrier to join after Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet.

Benefits of Joining IATA: 
Global Standards:With this move, Air India Express will gain access to global standards and key systems such as ticketing, settlement platforms, safety audits, and working groups.
Experience:The membership will enhance the passenger experience such as improved baggage handling, seamless booking, and better interline connectivity when traveling on multi-carrier itineraries.
Air India Express: Established in 2005, the airline operates approximately 500 flights everyday to 38 domestic and 17 international destinations, with a fleet of 115 aircraft encompassing 75 Boeing 737s and 40 Airbus A320s.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel Appointed as India’s New ED at IMFIn August 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Renowned Economist Dr. Urjit Patel, former Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), to the post of Executive Director (ED) representing India at International Monetary Fund (IMF)

• As per the official notification, Patel will remain at this post for a period of 3 years from the date he assumes charge, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Succeeding: This appointment came nearly 4 months after the Government of India (GoI) terminated the term of Krishnamurthy Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to GoI, who has been serving as India’s ED at IMF since 2022.
About Dr. Urjit Patel:
Previous Role in RBI: In September 2016, Patel took over as the 24th Governor of RBI, succeeding Raghuram Rajan.

• However, in December 2018, he resigned 9 months prior to the end of his tenure as RBI’s Governor. With this, he became the 1st RBI Governor since 1990 to step down before the completion of his tenure.
• Prior to assuming the RBI Governor post, he served as the Deputy Governor of RBI from 2013 to 2016.

Previous Role at IMF: From 1990 to 1995, he worked as Economist at the IMF covering the United States of America (USA), India, Bahamas, and Myanmar.
Other Key Roles: Patel also worked as Vice-President (VP) of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (2022-24); Chairman of National Institute of Public Finance andPolicy (NIPFP); Advisor at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
About Executive Board of IMF:
Composition: The board comprises 25 EDs, who are elected by member countries of the IMF and the MD who serves as Chairman of the board. These EDs are arranged into 25 constituencies, or groups.
Key Function: It is responsible for administering day-to-day business of the IMF.
Group: India is part of  The Indian Group comprising countries namely India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan.
About International Monetary Fund (IMF):
Managing Director (MD)- Kristalina Georgieva
Headquarters– Washington D.C., the United States of America (USA)
Established in– 1944

Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar Gets One-Year Tenure Extension
In August 2025, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a one-year extension in the tenure of Satish Kumar, Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) (Retired), as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board (IRB), under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), effective from September 1, 2025.

• He was the first individual from the Scheduled Castes (SC)/Dalit community to hold this position in the history of the IRB.

About Satish Kumar:
Service: A 1986 batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME)
Key Positions Held:

• Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Lucknow Division,Uttar Pradesh(UP) (2017–2019)
• General Manager(GM), North Central Railway, Prayagraj(UP) (2022)
• Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM) & Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), North Western Railway (NWR), Jaipur(Rajasthan)
• Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Railway Board

Contributions : His leadership has been marked by initiatives such as the Fog Safe Device for train safety and the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) to enhance operational efficiency and safety across Indian Railways

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Pixxel, Dhruva Space Launched Satellites on SpaceX Falcon-9In August 2025, Karnataka’s hyperspectral imaging company, Pixxelspace India Private Limited and Indian private aerospace manufacturing company, Dhruva Space Private Limited have successfully launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket as part of National Advanced Optical System (NAOS) mission, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United States of America (USA).

Completion of Satellite Deployment:
Pixxel: Successfully deployed of 3 new firefly satellites in orbit, along with the 3 launched previously in January 2025, marked the completion of 1st phase of its commercial constellation of 6 hyperspectral satellites.
Dhurva Space: Launched its 1st commercial Launching Expeditions with Aspiring Payloads(LEAP)-01 satellite carrying payloads from Australian firms, Akula Tech and Esper Satellites.
About Firefly Satellites:
Key Function: These satellites operate in a Sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (LEO), at an altitude of 550 kilometer (km), which enables daily revisit capability for any location on Earth.

• Also, the fireflies operating as a constellation collectively form the most advanced commercial hyperspectral imaging system.

Significance: Each satellite is capable of capturing more than 135 spectral bands at a 5-metre (m) resolution across a 40 km swath, which enables the scientists, governments and businesses to monitor Earth’s ecosystems with extreme accuracy.
About LEAP-01 Mission:
Payloads: It carried two payloads: Akula Tech’s Nexus-01 mission featuring an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) module and hyperspectral imager Over The Rainbow-2(OTR-2), developed by Esper Satellite.
Satellite Bus: The mission launched payloads, is based on the P-30 satellite bus developed by Dhruva Space.

• A satellite bus is an integral part of a satellite that contains all important sub-systems which include power, propulsion, communication, on which the payloads are attached.

Key Function: Akula Tech’s space-ready AI model enables the optimization and compression of any geospatial AI/ Machine Language (ML) models which will offer quicker responses from time-critical tasks.

• While, hyperspectral imager will improve remote sensing capabilities by capturing high resolution, spectrally rich Earth observation data which can be accessed by Esper’s EarthTone API.

About Pixxelspace India Private Limited:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Awais Ahmed
Headquarters- Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established- 2019

SPORTS

Dharambir, Preeti Pal Named India’s Flag Bearers for World Para Athletics Championships 2025
In August 2025, the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) announced that Paralympians Dharambir and Preeti Pal were chosen as the flag bearers of the Indian contingent for the 12th World Para Athletics Championships(2025), scheduled to be held from 27 September to 5 October 2025 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.

• This will be the first time India is hosting the championship, with a 73-member contingent representing India in the tournament.

Flag Bearers:
Dharambir Nain: Gold medalist in Men’s Club Throw F51 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France.
Preethi Pal: Bronze medalist in Women’s 100 metre(m) & 200m T35 events at Paris 2024 Paralympics.

• She also created history as the first Indian woman to win two track and field medals at a single Paralympics.

About World Para Athletics Championships 2025:
Participation: Over 107 countries are expected to participate, making it the largest championship edition.
Brand Ambassador: Actress Kangana Ranaut served as the brand ambassador for the tournament.

Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second in 2025 Diamond League FinalOn 28 August 2025, Two-time Indian Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra finished runner-up with his best throw measuring 85.01 meters (m) in the Diamond League Final 2025 held in Zurich, Switzerland.

• Neeraj Chopra clinches 26th consecutive top-two finish in Overall

Julian Weber’s Maiden Trophy
Winner: Julian Weber (Germany) clinched his first Diamond League trophy with a personal best throw of 91.57m.
Consistent: Registered his third 90m-plus throw of 2025.
Final Standings – Diamond League Final 2025

Head-to-Head: Weber vs. Chopra
2025 Record: Weber leads 3-1 against Chopra

• Weber outperformed in Doha Diamond League, Chorzów Memorial, and Zurich Final. Meanwhile, Chopra excelled in Paris Diamond League

Overall Record: Chopra ahead 15–5 since 2016.
Upcoming Event:
World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (13–21 September 2025), where Chopra is the defending champion.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day Against Nuclear Tests 2025 – August 29The United Nations (UN’s) International Day Against Nuclear Tests (IDANT) is annually observed across the globe on 29 August to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions and advocating for a nuclear-weapon-free world.

• 29 August 2025 marks the 16th observance of IDANT

Background:
Resolution: On 2 December 2009, the 64th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/64/35, declaring 29 August as the International Day against Nuclear Tests.
Initiative: The resolution was introduced by the Republic of Kazakhstan with the support of multiple sponsors and co-sponsors.
First Observation: The International Day against Nuclear Tests was first observed on 29 August 2010.
Significance of 29 August: The date marks the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site (SNTS) in Kazakhstan on 29 August 1991, where 456 nuclear tests were conducted between 1949 and 1989.
First Nuclear Test : The world’s first nuclear test under the Manhattan Project was conducted on 16 July 1945 at Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America (USA).
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National Sports Day 2025 – August 29

National Sports Day (NSD), also known as Rashtriya Khel Divas, is annually observed across India on 29th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dyan Chand Singh, a legendary field hockey player in Indian sports, widely regarded as the ‘Wizard of Hockey’.

• 29th August 2025 marks the celebration of the 14th NSD.

 Background:
Declaration: In 2012, the Government of India (GoI) announced that 29 August would be observed annually as National Sports Day (NSD) to honor the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand.
First Observation: The 1st National Sports Day was celebrated on 29 August 2012.
2025 Event (Jan Andolan 2025):
The National Sports Day (NSD) 2025 celebrations, led by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, MYAS, under the Fit India Mission, are being conducted as a three-day, nationwide sports and fitness movement from August 29 to 31, 2025 under the theme ‘Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main’.
India Inaugurated First Mondo Track at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
On 29 August 2025, Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, MYAS inaugurated India’s first Mondo Track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, Delhi, ahead of the World Para-Athletics Championships scheduled from September 26 to October 5, 2025.
Global Recognition: India became the 25th country worldwide to install the premium Mondo track surface.
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