Current Affairs 7 August 2025

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan in New DelhiIn August 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan-03 at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi, Delhi. It is the first among the several upcoming Common Central Secretariat (CCS) buildings to streamline administrative processes and enable agile governance.

• This project is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project which also encompasses the construction of the new Parliament building and the Vice President’s Enclave.

About Kartavya Bhavan-3:
Overview: Kartavya Bhavan 3 or CCS-3 is an initiative that provides an administrative reform agenda by co-locating several ministries and departments into a centralised building.
Structural Features: It is an office complex building with total area of approximately 1.5 lakh square metres(sq m) with 2 basement levels and 7 floor levels.
House offices: It hosts various relocated ministries and department offices including Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas(MoPNG), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPP&P) and Office of Principal Scientific Adviser(PSA).
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SAP Labs India Inks MoU with GSV to Digitally Skill Professionals in Logistics and Transport Sector
On August 5, 2025, SAP Labs India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to digitally the professionals in logistics and transport sector in India during the inauguration event of the Innovation Park of SAP Labs India in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Exam Hints:

• What? A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed
• Entities: SAP Labs India and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)
• Event: Inauguration of the Innovation Park of SAP Labs India
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Objective: to digitally the professionals in logistics and transport sector in India

Three Pillars: The MoU is designed with an emphasis on three key pillars such as

• Employment enablement for Graduates and Postgraduates (PGs), trained by GSV through industry relevant skills
• Curriculum enhancement and capacity building for students and government professionals to ensure alignment with real-world needs
• industry linkages for research, development, and employment to boost national logistics capabilities.

Aim: With the integration of digital logistics tools and SAP solutions into GSV’s curriculum, the collaboration aims to create a future-ready workforce that meets the needs of the logistics ecosystem.

IIT Palakkad Launched India’s 1st AI-powered Learning App ‘Tutoz’
In August 2025, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad in Kerala, has formally rolled out India’s 1st Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered learning application (app) named ‘Tutoz’, for students preparing for competitive exams like: Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and Common Admission Test (CAT).

• The app was officially launched by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Ministry of Education (MoE) at a function held at the campus of IIT Palakkad in July 2025.

Exam Hints:

• What? Rolling out of India’s 1st AI-powered Learning App
• Launched by: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, MoE
• Launched at: IIT Palakkad in Kerala
• Name of the App: Tutoz
• Developed by: Revin Techno Solutions Private Limited
• Purpose: help students in preparation of competitive Exams

About Tutoz App:
Developed by: This newly launched app was developed by Revin Techno Solutions Private Limited, a startup incubated in IIT Palakkad.
Mentorship: This AI-supported app is led by IIT experts: Sreenath Viajykumar (IIT Palakkad) and Satyajit Das (IIT Guwahati).
Key Features: Tutoz app is unique due its accessible, affordable and customized learning approach. It has features like: instant doubt resolution (text, voice, or image), daily practice sessions, custom learning modules, and gamified leaderboards.

DAC Approves Proposals worth Rs 67,000 crores to Strengthen Operational Capabilities of Indian Armed ForcesOn August 5, 2025, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), approved proposals worth Rs.67,000 crores to enhance the operational capability of the Indian Armed Forces.

• The proposals include several defence equipment requirements for the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN), and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Exam Hints:

• What? Proposals worth Rs.67,000 crores approved for defence procurement.
• Approved by? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
• DAC Chair: Union Minister, Rajnath Singh, MoD
• IA: Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight
• IN: Compact Autonomous Surface Craft (CASC), BrahMos Fire Control System, and Launchers and Upgradation of BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System
• IAF: Mountain Radars and Upgradation of SAKSHAM/ SPYDER Weapon System

Details of Defence Procurement:
Indian Army(IA): The Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was granted for the IA to procure Thermal Imager-based Driver Night Sight for Boyevaya Mashina Pekhoty (BMP), an infantry fighting vehicle.

• This procurement would enhance the night driving capability of BMP and provide higher mobility and operational advantage to the Mechanised Infantry.

Indian Navy(IN):The AoN was granted for the procurement of Compact Autonomous Surface Craft (CASC), 8  BrahMos Fire Control System worth Rs. 650 crores, and Launchers and Upgradation of BARAK-1 Point Defence Missile System.

• It will enhance the capability of the IN for detection, classification and neutralization of threats in anti-submarine warfare missions.

Indian Air Force(IAF): For the IAF, the AoN was granted for the procurement of Mountain Radars and Upgradation of SAKSHAM/ Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby(SPYDER) Weapon System to enhance the capacity of air surveillance along and across the borders in the mountain region.

• The upgradation of SAKSHAM/ SPYDER Weapon System for integration with Integrated Air Command and Control System will enhance the capability of Air Defence.

Armed Forces: DAC granted AoN to procure 87 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs) for the three-armed forces. MALE RPAs can carry multiple payloads and weapons and operate at longer ranges for long endurance missions, enhancing the round-the-clock surveillance and combat capability of the Armed Forces.

• DAC has also approved AoN for sustenance of C-17 and C-130J fleets and comprehensive annual maintenance contract of S-400 Long Range Air Defence Missile System.

About Ministry of Defence (MoD):
Union Minister – Rajnath Singh (Constituency – Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, UP)
Minister of State (MoS) – Sanjay Seth (Constituency – Ranchi, Jharkhand)

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Global AI City Index 2025: Bengaluru ranked 26th; Singapore ToppedIn August 2025, the market research firm Counterpoint Technology Market Research released the “Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) City Index 2025”, in which Bengaluru(Karnataka) has secured the 26th rank in the index, emerging as India’s top AI Research & Development (R&D) and data centre hub.

• Singapore secured the top position in the Global AI City Index 2025, followed by Seoul (South Korea) and Beijing (China).

Report highlights:
Other Top Cities: Dubai (United Arab Emirates, UAE) and San Francisco (United States of America, USA) also featured among the top five in the Global AI City Index 2025.
Fastest-Growing AI Cities: Bengaluru (Karnataka, India), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Hangzhou (China), and São Paulo (Brazil) are among the fastest-growing AI cities globally.
Industry front: Microsoft emerged as the most active player in expanding AI infrastructure and initiatives. It extended its AI data center presence, launched training programs, and established innovation hubs.
About Counterpoint Technology Market Research:
Headquarters – Hong Kong
Established – 2012

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India, Philippines Conducted Joint Naval Exercises in South China Sea
In August 2025, the navies of India and the Philippines conducted their 1st bilateral ‘Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA)’ exercises in the South China Sea or ‘West Philippine Sea (WPS)’,a term used by the Philippine government for the parts of the South China Sea within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Exam Hints:

• Event: Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) exercise
• Held Between: India and the Philippines
• Where? South China Sea or West Philippine Sea (WPS)
• INS Participated: INS Mysore; INS Shakti and INS Kiltan.

About Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA):
Aim: The exercise aimed at strengthening maritime interoperability and improving operational coordination between the Indian and Philippine navies.
Naval Ships from India: Indian Naval Ships (INS) that participated in these MCAs: guided missile destroyer INS Mysore; tanker INS Shakti and corvette INS Kiltan.
Naval Ships from Philippines: The Navy of Philippines deployed two frigates, BRP Miguel Malavar and BRP Jose Rizal.
Background: Since late 2023, the Philippines has been conducting MCAs with various countries’ navies as part of its strategy to counter China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea.

• These exercises have included joint operations with treaty ally the United States of America (USA), as well as with Japan, Australia, France, and Canada.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Announced 3 Consumer-Centric Schemes to Drive Financial InclusionIn August 2025, Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced 3 schemes aimed to boost financial inclusion among consumers during his address following the conclusion of 3rd bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• These reforms aimed at enhancing financial access, simplifying banking processes, and bolstering the reach of government-supported financial inclusion schemes.

About 3 Consumer-Centric Schemes:
Conducting doorstep banking camps: As per RBI directions, all banks will conduct doorstep banking camps from July 01, 2025 to September 30, 2025 at Panchayat level.

• The RBI announced a major outreach campaign for rural and unbanked populations to commemorate 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).

Simplified Settlement Process for Deceased Customers: Banks have been directed to simplify the claim settlement process for deceased account holders under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Expanding Functionality of RBI Retail: RBI plans to expand the functionality of its retail direct platform to allow retail investors to invest in Treasury Bills (T-Bills) through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs).

• This move is expected to simplify G-Secs investment for individual investors.

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RBI Relaxed Procedures for Opening Special Rupee Vostro Accounts
In August 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed norms for opening Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) and allowed banks to open these accounts for foreign correspondent banks without its prior approval.

• This RBI decision, effective immediately, streamlines the process introduced in July 2022 for settling cross-border trade transactions in Indian Rupees (INR).

Exam Hints:

• What? Relaxation in the norms for opening SRVAs
• Announced by: RBI
• Key Relaxation: Removed the requirement for RBI’s prior approval
• SRVAs introduction: July 2022
• Benefit of SRVAs: Settles trade transaction in INR

About Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs):
Purpose: It is an additional arrangement for the settlement of international trade through INR and helps to reduce dependence on hard (freely convertible) currency and enhances financial stability.
Previous Arrangement: Earlier, banks were allowed to open SRVAs of correspondent banks, with prior approval of RBI for situations like: invoicing, payment, and settlement of exports/imports in INR.

BOB Launches Digital Forex Platform ‘bob FxOne’ for Corporate and MSME Customers
On August 5, 2025, Bank of Baroda (BOB) launched “bob FxOne”, a digital Foreign Exchange (FOREX) platform, tailored for corporate and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) customers.This platform marks a major leap in digitizing treasury operations and forex dealings for business clients, enabling a seamless, transparent, and efficient experience.
Exam Hints:

• What? Bank of Baroda (BOB) launched a digital Foreign Exchange (FOREX) platform
• Platform: bob FxOne
• For Whom? Corporate and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) customers
• Features: One-Click Trade (1CT), Request for Quote (RFQ)

Derivate Transactions: The platform is designed to streamline and simplify the forex and derivative transactions and provides access to real-time forex rates, automated instant deal confirmations, and downloadable deal tickets.
Features: It includes a personalized user dashboard with alerts and summaries of transactions. It also includes One-Click Trade (1CT) for instant deal booking, and Request for Quote (RFQ) support for tailored pricing.
Booking Options: Supports cash, tom (tomorrow), spot, forward, bills, and options trades—all in one interface.

IRCTC Payments Ltd. Received RBI’s In-Principle Approval to Operate as Online PA
In August 2025, IRCTC Payments Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), has received the In-Principle Approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator (PA).

• This approval was granted by RBI under Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007.

Exam Hints:

• What? In-Principle Approval to function as online PA
• Granted by: RBI
• Granted to: IRCTC Payments Limited
• Granted under: Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act, 2007.

Significance:
Process Online transactions: After receiving this approval, IRCTC Payments will be able to facilitate online transactions between customers and merchants.
Pool Customer Funds: The license will also allow the company to pool customer funds and settle them with merchants after a specified period.
Note: At present, IRCTC has its own PA in place named ‘IRCTC iPay’, which processes payments through all modes like: internet banking, debit and credit card, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), among others.

Axis Bank Introduces First Ever ‘Lock FD’ Feature to Prevent Term Deposits from Digital Frauds
On August 6, 2025, Axis Bank announced the launch of “Lock FD” feature, the first in the industry of banking, to protect Fixed Deposits (FDs) from digital fraud.
Exam Hints:

• What? Introduction of industry-first ‘Lock FD’ feature
• By whom? Axis Bank
• Purpose: To safeguard fixed deposits from unauthorized access and digital fraud
• How it works: Disables premature closure of FDs online; closure only via in-person branch request

Activation: The ‘Lock FD’ feature is available to all customers and can be activated through the Axis Bank mobile application or a branch.
Branch Visit: ‘Lock FD’ feature restricts the premature closure of FDs through Internet Banking or mobile banking, requiring the customers to visit their branch and undergo an identity verification for early withdrawal.
Digital Frauds: The feature is designed especially for the customers who may be less familiar with digital banking and are vulnerable to digital fraud.

Tata AIA Life Insurance Launches Women-Centric Term Insurance Plan ‘Shubh Shakti’
On August 5, 2025, Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited, a joint venture(JV) company formed by Tata Sons Private Limited and AIA Group Ltd. (AIA), launched “Shubh Shakti”, a term insurance plan, particularly designed for women, to encourage the participation of women in the insurance sector.
Exam Hints:

• What? Term insurance plan for women Launched
• Launched by? Tata AIA Life Insurance
• Name of thePlan: Shubh Shakti
• Premium: 15% lower premiums compared to men

About Shubh Shakti:
Premiums: The plan allows women to pay approximately 15% lower premiums compared to men, applied each year during the tenure of the premium payment.

• Single mothers will receive an additional 1% lifetime discount from the premium paid by other women.

Post-Childbirth Benefits: The policyholders can take two premium holidays of up to 12 months each during pregnancy and after childbirth, allowing women to focus on health and childcare without financial burden.
Health support: The policy covers Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) support, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) counselling, weight-management programs, vaccinations for Human Papillomavirus (HPV), flu, and cervical cancer, annual health checkups, etc.
Education: The plan provides an optional add-on feature that provides a monthly income benefit for up to three children until age 25, ensuring continued support for their education.
Waive: The future payment of premiums is waived in case of the husband’s or accidental death of the policyholder.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

NCAER’s Business Confidence Index Rises to 149.4 from 139.3 in April-June of FY 26
In August 2025, the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) released the results of its Business Expectations Survey, conducted in June 2025, which covered 479 companies across six major Indian cities.

• As per the Survey, India’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) surged to 149.4 in the Quarter 1 (Q1-April-June) of the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), from the 139.3 in the Q4 of the FY25.

Exam Hints:

• What? Business Confidence Index has increased to 149.4 in April-June Q1 of FY-26
• Who released? National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
• Previous data: 139.3 in Q4 of FY-25.
• Positive responses: 60% above in across all the four components

About Business Confidence Index:
Components: The index is based on four key components such as Improvement of overall economic conditions, Improved financial position of the firms, positive assessment of investment climate, and high or optimal capacity utilization.
Positive Responses: The share of positive responses across the four components remains above 60%. The firms which anticipate increasing the import of raw materials have increased from 46.1% to 54.3%.

• Most respondents anticipated an increase in production (78.7%) and domestic sales (79.1%) over the next six months, while export sentiment also improved to 66.5% in Q1 of FY26.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approvals on 5th August 2025On 5th August 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), has approved the following two proposals:
Acquisition Approval: The CCI approved the proposed acquisition of 100% stake in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP) based Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) by New Delhi (Delhi)-based Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited (Acquirer), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited (DBL).

• The acquisition was proposed under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016.
• Acquisition Value: The acquisition deal was valued at Rs. 5,666 crore and was initiated in December 2022.

Acquisition Approval: The CCI approved the acquisition of 90% equity shareholding of Mumbai (Maharashtra)-based Theobroma Foods Private Limited by three private equity entities (Acquirer), namely Infinity Partners, Aqua Investments Limited, and Atreides Investments B.V., which collectively belong to the ChrysCapital Group.

• The founders are expected to retain approximately 10% ownership in the company.
• Transaction Value: The transaction is valued at Rs. 2,410 crore.

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Ant Financial Sells 5.84% Stake in Paytm for Rs.3,803 CroresOn August 5, 2025, Antfin (Netherlands) Holding B.V. (formerly known as Ant Financial), a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, exited Pay Through Mobile(Paytm), a subsidiary of One97 Communications, by selling its stake of 5.84% (3.73 crore shares) for Rs.3,803 crores (approximately USD 455 million), valued at an average price of Rs.1,020 per share, through open market transactions in two slots.
Exam Hints:

• What? Ant Financial Sells 5.84% Stake in Paytm
• Value: Rs. 3,803 Crores
• Mode: Open Market transaction

Buyers: Societe Generale purchased 1.06% stake (67.50 lakh shares) in Paytm for Rs.720.56 crores. MY Asian Opportunities Master Fund LP, a subsidiary of MY. Alpha Management purchased 0.55% stake (35 lakh equity shares) in Paytm for Rs.373.62 crores.
Indian Ownership: Following the exit of Antfin, Paytm is fully owned by Indian companies, paving way for smoother regulatory approvals and enhanced confidence of the investors.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO Inaugurates HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, LadakhIn August 2025, Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of Department of Space (DoS), formally inaugurated the Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) analog mission set up in Tso Kar Valley, Union Territory (UT) Ladakh, situated at an altitude of 4,530 meters (m).

• The 10-day long mission, held from August 01 to 10, 2025, is designed to simulate Mars-like conditions and will serve as a testbed for future crewed missions to the Moon and beyond.
• It marks India’s first comprehensive planetary simulation designed to aid future human missions to the Moon and Mars.

Exam Hints:
What? Inauguration of HOPE Analog Mission facility
Inaugurated by: Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of DoS
Location: Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh
Mission Conducted: From August 01, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Purpose: To stimulate Mars-like conditions
Mission led by: Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of ISRO and operated by Protoplanet
About HOPE Analog Mission:
Key Objectives: The mission aims to extend the human presence across the solar system, from human space flight missions to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and to achieve Indian Crewed Lunar Landing by 2040.
Operated by: The mission is operated by Protoplanet, a private space company based in Bengaluru (Karnataka) and supported by Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) of ISRO.
Partnering National Institutions: ISRO has selected partnering national institutions for conducting experiments such as: Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) & Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Trivandrum (Kerala); Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Hyderabad), Telangana; IIT Bombay, Maharashtra; and the Institute for Aerospace Medicine, Bengaluru (Karnataka).
Focus Areas of Experiments: These selected institutes will examine epigenetic, genomic, physiological and psychological responses of two analog mission crew members and validate health-monitoring protocols, planetary surface operations, and refine sample collection and microbial analysis techniques.
About HOPE Facility:
Specifications: The habitat comprises two interconnected modules to test integrated workflows under simulation conditions.

• 8 m diameter Habitat Module for crew living
• 5 m diameter Utility Module for support systems.

Reason for Tso Kar Valley: The main reason for selecting Tso Kar Valley for the mission is due to its striking resemblance with early Mars, due to high Ultra Violet (UV) flux, low air pressure, cold extremes and saline permafrost.
Research Stations Similar to HOPE: Mars Desert Station (the United States of America, USA); Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (Canada); and BIOS-3 (Russia).
About Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO):
Chairman- Dr. V. Narayanan
Headquarters– Bengaluru, Karnataka
Established– 1969

SPORTS

India and England’s Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025 Ends in DrawFrom 20 June to 4 August 2025, the Indian Cricket Team toured England to contest a five-match Test series, competing for the inaugural Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, introduced in honour of James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. A Pataudi Medal of Excellence was also instituted for the winning captain.

• The series ended in a 2–2 draw, with India winning the final Test at The Oval by six runs to level the series. This mirrored the previous Test tour outcome in 2021–22 on English.
• Shubman Gill (India) and Harry Brook (England) were jointly adjudged Player of the Series – the first such instance in Test history

Major Records in the Series:
Highest Run-Scorer: Shubman Gill – 754 runs with an average of 75.40,

• This also marks the highest aggregate by any visiting captain and surpassing records by Graham Gooch (752 runs) and Sunil Gavaskar (732).
• Highest Team-Score: India’s series aggregate of 3,809 runs set a team record for a five-match series.
• Most 50+ Scores in India-England Series: Ravindra Jadeja (Ind) – 6 half-centuries
• Most 4-Wicket Hauls in England (Asian Bowler): Mohammed Siraj (Ind) – 7 times
• Nightwatchman Fifty: Akash Deep (India) became the third Indian nightwatchman (after Syed Kirmani, Amit Mishra) to score a Test fifty.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

Hiroshima Day 2025 – August 6Hiroshima Day is annually observed across the globe on 6th August to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan by the United States of America(USA) in 1945, an event of great significance and catastrophe during World War II.

• 6th August 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

About Hiroshima Day 2025:
Background: The 1st Hiroshima Day Peace Festival was held on 6 August 1947, organised by the Hiroshima Peace Festival Association to promote lasting peace and memorial of the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing.
Memorial Park: Every year on 6 August, the Memorial Service is held at the Genbaku Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan.

• The Genbaku Dome is the only structure left standing after the first atomic bomb explosion on 6th August 1945. It was declared a World Heritage Site(WHS) by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1996.

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