Current Affairs Today: 6 August 2025

1. Under which initiative did India launch development projects for nine partner countries in August 2025?

a) India-ASEAN Cooperation

b) India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative

c) G20 Development Partnership

d) South-South Economic Alliance

e) BRICS Development Program

Answer: India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative

2. How many partner countries are involved in the first phase of the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative launched in August 2025?

a) 7

b) 8

c) 9

d) 10

e) 11

Answer: 9

3. Which UN body supports the Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Management program under the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative?

a) UNESCO

b) World Food Programme (WFP)

c) UN Development Programme (UNDP)

d) UN Population Fund

e) World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer: World Food Programme (WFP)

4. Which country is NOT a participant in the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative launched in August 2025?

a) Nepal

b) Zambia

c) Brazil

d) Belize

e) South Sudan

Answer: Brazil

5. When was the India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative announced?

a) September 2022

b) September 2023

c) August 2024

d) January 2025

e) March 2025

Answer: September 2023

6. How many training slots does the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme offer to nearly 160 countries?

a) 8,000

b) 10,000

c) 12,000

d) 15,000

e) 20,000

Answer: 12,000

7. Who launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024 report in August 2025?

a) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam

b) Rajiv Gauba

c) Kamran Rizvi

d) Sudhendu Sinha

e) O.P. Agarwal

Answer: Rajiv Gauba

8. Which state is categorized as a ‘Frontrunner’ in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024?

a) Tamil Nadu

b) Karnataka

c) Delhi

d) Uttar Pradesh

e) Odisha

Answer: Delhi

9. How many indicators are used to evaluate states and UTs in the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024?

a) 12

b) 14

c) 16

d) 18

e) 20

Answer: 16

10. Which state is categorized as an ‘Aspirant’ in the IEMI 2024 report?

a) Maharashtra

b) Haryana

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Karnataka

e) Chandigarh

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

11. With which organization did the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) sign a tripartite MoU in August 2025?

a) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

b) All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and AIIMS-New Delhi

c) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

d) Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)

e) National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI)

Answer: All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and AIIMS-New Delhi

12. What is the purpose of the MoU signed between NMPB and Ish Ved-Bioplants Venture in August 2025?

a) To promote organic farming

b) To conserve Rare, Endangered, and Threatened (RET) medicinal plants

c) To develop new Ayurvedic medicines

d) To establish herbal export hubs

e) To train farmers in medicinal plant cultivation

Answer: To conserve Rare, Endangered, and Threatened (RET) medicinal plants

13. Where was the tripartite MoU signed by NMPB, AIIA, and AIIMS in August 2025?

a) Mumbai, Maharashtra

b) New Delhi, Delhi

c) Hyderabad, Telangana

d) Bengaluru, Karnataka

e) Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Answer: New Delhi, Delhi

14. Who is the CEO of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) as of August 2025?

a) Prataprao Jadhav

b) Mahesh Kumar Dadhich

c) V.L. Kantha Rao

d) Rajesh S. Gokhale

e) Kamran Rizvi

Answer: Mahesh Kumar Dadhich

15. Which state became the first to empanel sign language experts under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, in August 2025?

a) Haryana

b) Punjab

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Rajasthan

e) Gujarat

Answer: Punjab

16. Under which act were sign language experts empanelled in Punjab in August 2025?

a) Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act, 2012

b) Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

c) Right to Education Act, 2009

d) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

e) Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Answer: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

17. Who announced the empanelment of sign language experts in Punjab in August 2025?

a) Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

b) Dr. Baljit Kaur

c) Education Minister of Punjab

d) Governor of Punjab

e) Health Minister of Punjab

Answer: Dr. Baljit Kaur

18. What is the purpose of empanelling sign language experts in Punjab under the Juvenile Justice Act?

a) To provide educational support in schools

b) To support children with hearing or speech impairments during court proceedings

c) To train judicial officers

d) To assist in medical examinations

e) To promote inclusive media broadcasting

Answer: To support children with hearing or speech impairments during court proceedings

19. Who inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in August 2025?

a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi

b) Dr. S. Jaishankar

c) Dharmendra Pradhan

d) Ashwini Vaishnaw

e) Pabitra Margherita

Answer: Dr. S. Jaishankar

20. What is the theme of the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival held in August 2025?

a) Harmony in Diversity

b) SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody

c) Cultural Rhapsody

d) Unity Through Music

e) Melodies of the Bay

Answer: SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody

21. Which organization organized the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in August 2025?

a) Ministry of External Affairs

b) Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

c) Ministry of Culture

d) SAARC Secretariat

e) BIMSTEC Secretariat

Answer: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

22. How many countries participated in the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival in August 2025?

a) 5

b) 6

c) 7

d) 8

e) 9

Answer: 7

23. According to the NITI Aayog report launched in August 2025, what is the target EV sales share in India by 2030?

a) 20%

b) 25%

c) 30%

d) 35%

e) 40%

Answer: 30%

24. What was the EV sales figure in India in 2024 as per the NITI Aayog report?

a) 1.08 million

b) 2.08 million

c) 3.08 million

d) 4.08 million

e) 5.08 million

Answer: 2.08 million

25. Globally, what rank does India hold in EV sales as per the NITI Aayog report for 2024?

a) 3rd

b) 4th

c) 5th

d) 6th

e) 7th

Answer: 6th

26. According to the IATA World Airport Transport Statistics (WATS) 2024, what rank does India hold in the global aviation market?

a) 3rd

b) 4th

c) 5th

d) 6th

e) 7th

Answer: 5th

27. How many passengers did India’s aviation market handle in 2024 as per IATA’s WATS report?

a) 181 million

b) 191 million

c) 201 million

d) 211 million

e) 221 million

Answer: 211 million

28. Which airport pair ranked 7th among the world’s busiest in 2024 as per IATA’s WATS report?

a) Delhi-Bengaluru

b) Mumbai-Delhi

c) Chennai-Hyderabad

d) Kolkata-Delhi

e) Mumbai-Bengaluru

Answer: Mumbai-Delhi

29. Which country topped the global aviation market in 2024 as per IATA’s WATS report?

a) China

b) United States of America

c) United Kingdom

d) India

e) Japan

Answer: United States of America

30. Which aircraft model topped usage in 2024 as per IATA’s WATS report?

a) Airbus A320

b) Boeing 737

c) Boeing 777

d) Airbus A350

e) Boeing 787

Answer: Boeing 737

31. Which country became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in August 2025?

a) Moldova

b) Ukraine

c) Belarus

d) Romania

e) Bulgaria

Answer: Moldova

32. When did Moldova sign the ISA Framework Agreement?

a) October 2024

b) November 2024

c) December 2024

d) January 2025

e) February 2025

Answer: December 2024

33. Who is the President of the Republic of Moldova as of August 2025?

a) Igor Dodon

b) Maia Sandu

c) Vladimir Voronin

d) Mihai Popsi

e) Nicolae Timofti

Answer: Maia Sandu

34. What is the goal of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) by 2030?

a) Mobilize USD 500 billion in solar investments

b) Mobilize USD 1 trillion in solar investments

c) Achieve 50% solar energy adoption globally

d) Establish solar grids in 100 countries

e) Reduce solar technology costs by 50%

Answer: Mobilize USD 1 trillion in solar investments

35. Under which initiative was the new PFRDA website launched in August 2025?

a) Digital India Mission

b) PFRDA CONNECT

c) Atal Pension Yojana

d) National Pension System

e) Technology Architecture (TARCH)

Answer: PFRDA CONNECT

36. Who launched the new PFRDA website in August 2025?

a) Nirmala Sitharaman

b) S. Ramann

c) Shaktikanta Das

d) Deepak Mohanty

e) Tapan Ray

Answer: S. Ramann

37. Which guidelines does the new PFRDA website comply with?

a) ISO 9001 and WCAG

b) GIGW and WCAG

c) GDPR and ISO 27001

d) GIGW and ISO 9001

e) WCAG and NIST

Answer: GIGW and WCAG

38. What is the name of the digital transformation project under which the PFRDA website was revamped?

a) Digital Pension Initiative

b) Technology Architecture (TARCH)

c) Pension Connect

d) e-Governance Framework

e) Smart Pension System

Answer: Technology Architecture (TARCH)

39. What is the new brand identity for the joint venture between Generali Group and Central Bank of India launched in August 2025?

a) Generali India

b) Central Generali

c) Generali Central

d) India Generali

e) CBI Generali

Answer: Generali Central

40. What is the shareholding structure of the Generali Central joint venture?

a) Generali Group: 51%, Central Bank of India: 49%

b) Generali Group: 74%, Central Bank of India: 26%

c) Generali Group: 60%, Central Bank of India: 40%

d) Generali Group: 70%, Central Bank of India: 30%

e) Generali Group: 80%, Central Bank of India: 20%

Answer: Generali Group: 74%, Central Bank of India: 26%

41. What is the name of the life insurance component of the Generali Central joint venture?

a) Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited

b) Central Life Insurance Limited

c) Generali India Life Insurance

d) CBI Generali Life Insurance

e) Generali Central Assurance

Answer: Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited

42. What is the joining fee for the IndiGO IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card launched in August 2025?

a) Rs. 2,999

b) Rs. 3,999

c) Rs. 4,999

d) Rs. 5,999

e) Rs. 6,999

Answer: Rs. 4,999

43. What is the minimum Fixed Deposit required to waive the joining fee for the IndiGO IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card?

a) Rs. 50,000

b) Rs. 75,000

c) Rs. 1 lakh

d) Rs. 1.5 lakh

e) Rs. 2 lakh

Answer: Rs. 1 lakh

44. What is the maximum air accident insurance cover provided by the IndiGO IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card?

a) Rs. 50 lakh

b) Rs. 75 lakh

c) Rs. 1 crore

d) Rs. 1.5 crore

e) Rs. 2 crore

Answer: Rs. 1 crore

45. Who is the MD and CEO of IDFC FIRST Bank Limited as of August 2025?

a) V. Vaidyanathan

b) Rajiv Anand

c) Sumant Kathpalia

d) Soumitra Sen

e) Anil Rao

Answer: V. Vaidyanathan

46. For what achievement was Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 conferred a Guinness World Record?

a) Most attendees at an educational event

b) Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month

c) Largest online education platform

d) Most questions answered in a single event

e) Longest continuous educational program

Answer: Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month

47. How many valid registrations were recorded for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 to earn the Guinness World Record?

a) 2.53 crore

b) 3.53 crore

c) 4.53 crore

d) 5.53 crore

e) 6.53 crore

Answer: 3.53 crore

48. In which year was Pariksha Pe Charcha launched as a national movement?

a) 2016

b) 2017

c) 2018

d) 2019

e) 2020

Answer: 2018

49. Who is the Union Minister of Education present at the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 Guinness World Record event?

a) Ashwini Vaishnaw

b) Dharmendra Pradhan

c) Jagat Prakash Nadda

d) Kiren Rijiju

e) J.P. Nadda

Answer: Dharmendra Pradhan

50. Who was appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd Bank effective August 25, 2025?

a) Sumant Kathpalia

b) Rajiv Anand

c) Soumitra Sen

d) Anil Rao

e) V. Vaidyanathan

Answer: Rajiv Anand

51. What was Rajiv Anand’s position before joining IndusInd Bank as MD & CEO?

a) MD of Axis Asset Management Company

b) Deputy MD of Axis Bank

c) CEO of HDFC Bank

d) President of ICICI Bank

e) Chairman of SBI

Answer: Deputy MD of Axis Bank

52. When was IndusInd Bank Limited established?

a) 1984

b) 1989

c) 1994

d) 1999

e) 2004

Answer: 1994

53. What is the mission name for Dhruva Space’s first commercial satellite launch in 2025?

a) LEAP-1

b) NEXUS-1

c) OTR-2

d) P-30

e) ISOCS-1

Answer: LEAP-1

54. Which rocket will Dhruva Space use for its LEAP-1 mission in the third quarter of 2025?

a) PSLV-C58

b) Falcon 9

c) GSLV Mk-III

d) Ariane 5

e) Soyuz

Answer: Falcon 9

55. What is the payload capacity of Dhruva Space’s P-30 satellite platform?

a) 5-10 kg

b) 10-15 kg

c) 15-20 kg

d) 20-25 kg

e) 25-30 kg

Answer: 10-15 kg

56. Which company developed the Nexus-01 payload for the LEAP-1 mission?

a) Esper Satellites

b) Akula Tech

c) SpaceX

d) ISRO

e) Dhruva Space

Answer: Akula Tech

57. What is the function of the OTR-2 payload in the LEAP-1 mission?

a) Satellite communication

b) Hyperspectral imaging

c) Weather monitoring

d) Navigation support

e) Radiation detection

Answer: Hyperspectral imaging

58. At what age did former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik pass away on August 5, 2025?

a) 76

b) 79

c) 82

d) 85

e) 88

Answer: 79

59. Which state did Satyapal Malik NOT serve as Governor?

a) Bihar

b) Odisha

c) Jammu & Kashmir

d) Goa

e) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: Uttar Pradesh

60. When did Satyapal Malik serve as the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir?

a) 2016-17

b) 2017-18

c) 2018-19

d) 2019-20

e) 2020-21

Answer: 2018-19

61. Who was appointed as the Chief Secretary of Bihar effective September 1, 2025?

a) Amrit Lal Meena

b) Pratyay Amrit

c) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam

d) V.L. Kantha Rao

e) Kamran Rizvi

Answer: Pratyay Amrit

62. What was Pratyay Amrit’s position before being appointed as Chief Secretary of Bihar?

a) Development Commissioner of Bihar

b) Finance Secretary of Bihar

c) Education Secretary of Bihar

d) Health Secretary of Bihar

e) Home Secretary of Bihar

Answer: Development Commissioner of Bihar

63. In which year did Pratyay Amrit receive the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration?

a) 2009

b) 2010

c) 2011

d) 2012

e) 2013

Answer: 2011

64. How many Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed by the Tamil Nadu government at the TN Rising Investors Conclave in August 2025?

a) 31

b) 36

c) 41

d) 46

e) 51

Answer: 41

65. What was the total investment value of the MoUs signed at the TN Rising Investors Conclave in August 2025?

a) Rs. 28,554 crore

b) Rs. 30,554 crore

c) Rs. 32,554 crore

d) Rs. 34,554 crore

e) Rs. 36,554 crore

Answer: Rs. 32,554 crore

66. Which group committed the single largest investment at the TN Rising Investors Conclave in August 2025?

a) Royal Golden Edge Group

b) Sakshi Group

c) VinFast

d) Britannia

e) Pro1 Health

Answer: Sakshi Group

67. What was the investment amount committed by the Sakshi Group for an ammunition and propellants unit in Thoothukudi?

a) Rs. 3,000 crore

b) Rs. 4,000 crore

c) Rs. 5,000 crore

d) Rs. 6,000 crore

e) Rs. 7,000 crore

Answer: Rs. 5,000 crore

68. Which company’s electric vehicle assembly plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin in Thoothukudi in August 2025?

a) Tesla

b) VinFast

c) Tata Motors

d) Mahindra Electric

e) Hyundai

Answer: VinFast

69. What is the total investment value of the four major projects inaugurated by M.K. Stalin during the TN Rising Investors Conclave?

a) Rs. 930 crore

b) Rs. 1,030 crore

c) Rs. 1,130 crore

d) Rs. 1,230 crore

e) Rs. 1,330 crore

Answer: Rs. 1,230 crore

70. In which district was the Man Made Fibre Facility (MMF) unit planned to be set up by the Royal Golden Edge Group?

a) Chennai

b) Coimbatore

c) Thoothukudi

d) Tirunelveli

e) Kanchipuram

Answer: Thoothukudi

Current Affairs Today: 6 August 2025

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative
   • Event: Launched August 2025 by Tanmaya Lal (MEA Secretary-West) with UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp in New Delhi.
   • Details: First phase of four projects for nine countries (Nepal, Zambia, Laos, Belize, Barbados, St. Kitts & Nevis, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, South Sudan) under South-South cooperation.
   • Objective: Share India’s development models via ITEC (12,000 training slots, 400 courses, 160 countries) to achieve SDGs; starts September 2025.
   • Programs:

• Background: Announced at UNGA 78 (2023) during India’s G20 Presidency.

2. NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024
   • Event: Launched August 2025 by Rajiv Gauba (NITI Aayog) with CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, MHI Secretary Kamran Rizvi, and others in New Delhi.
   • Details: Tracks state/UT progress on EV goals via 16 indicators across 3 themes (policy, infrastructure, adoption).
   • Rankings:
     • Frontrunners (65–99): Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh.
     • Performers (50–64): Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Haryana.
     • Aspirants (0–49): Odisha, Rajasthan, UP, Ladakh, AP, others.
   • Purpose: Benchmark EV ecosystems, guide interventions; aligns with 30% EV sales target by 2030.
3. NMPB MoUs for Medicinal Plant Conservation
   • Event: Signed August 4, 2025, by NMPB (MoAYUSH) with Ish Ved-Bioplants Venture and a tripartite agreement with AIIA-AIIMS New Delhi, witnessed by MoS Prataprao Jadhav.
   • Details:
     • Ish Ved MoU: Conserve Rare, Endangered, Threatened (RET) medicinal plants via tissue culture; develop scalable cultivation protocols.
     • AIIA-AIIMS MoU: Establish national medicinal plants garden at AIIMS for education/awareness.
   • Significance: Strengthens AYUSH supply chain, promotes biodiversity.
4. Punjab Empanels Language Interpreters under Juvenile Law
   • Event: Announced August 4, 2025, by Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur; Punjab first state to empanel sign language experts/translators under Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, and POCSO Act, 2012.
   • Details: District-wise deployment to support children with hearing/speech impairments in court/protection agency interactions.
   • Background: Follows Punjab’s inclusive step of sign language broadcasts for Assembly proceedings.
5. BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
   • Event: Inaugurated August 4, 2025, by Dr. S. Jaishankar (MEA) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organized by ICCR.
   • Details: First-ever festival under theme “SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody”; artists from BIMSTEC countries (India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand).
   • Purpose: Foster cultural exchange, strengthen regional ties via traditional music.
6. NITI Aayog’s USD 200B EV Opportunity Report
   • Event: Launched August 4, 2025, by Rajiv Gauba with NITI Aayog/MHI officials in New Delhi.
   • Key Points:
     • EV sales: 50,000 (2016) to 2.08M (2024); India 6th globally (global sales: 918,000 to 18.78M).
     • Penetration: India’s EV share rose from 1/5th to >2/5th of global rate (2020–24); 7.6% of vehicle sales in 2024.
     • Target: 30% EV sales by 2030 requires 22% annual growth; strong in e-2/3-wheelers, slow in e-cars.
   • Roadmap: Policy support, charging infra, local manufacturing to unlock USD 200B market.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

1. India as 5th Largest Aviation Market
   • Report: IATA’s WATS 2024 (August 2025); India handled 211M passengers (11.1% YoY growth).
   • Rankings: Top 3: USA (876M), China (741M), UK (261M); Mumbai-Delhi 7th busiest pair (5.9M passengers).
   • Trends: Premium class travel up 11.8% vs. economy’s 11.5%; Boeing 737 tops with 10M flights, 2.4T ASKs.
2. Moldova Joins ISA as 107th Member
   • Event: August 2025; Moldova’s Ambassador Ana Taban handed ratification to MEA’s P.S. Gangadhar in New Delhi.
   • Background: Signed ISA Framework in December 2024; ISA (launched 2015 by India-France at COP21) has 124 members/signatories, 100+ ratified.
   • Goal: USD 1T in solar investments by 2030; supports LDCs/SIDS; HQ in India.

BANKING & FINANCE

1. PFRDA Launches New Website
   • Event: Launched August 2025 by Chairperson S. Ramann under PFRDA CONNECT (TARCH project).
   • Features: Dynamic CMS, GIGW/WCAG-compliant, responsive design, centralized access to NPS/APY schemes, regulatory updates, interoperable with other platforms.
   • Purpose: Enhances transparency/efficiency; hosted on MeitY-empanelled VPC.
2. Generali Group & Central Bank of India’s JV
   • Event: Launched August 2025; rebranded as Generali Central (Life: Generali Central Life Insurance; General: Generali Central Insurance).
   • Details: Generali (74%) and CBI (26%) retain shareholding; new logo, web portal, social presence; leverages CBI’s 4,500+ branches for rural reach.
3. IndiGo IDFC FIRST Dual Credit Card
   • Event: Launched August 2025 by IDFC First Bank and IndiGo; offers Mastercard/RuPay cards with shared credit limit.
   • Fees: Rs. 4,999 joining/annual (GST incl.); FD-backed variant (Rs. 1L) waives joining fee.
   • Benefits: Rs. 1 crore air accident cover, Rs. 10 lakh personal accident cover, Rs. 50,000 lost card liability; separate PINs/preferences.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

1. Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 Sets Guinness Record
   • Event: 8th PPC (MoE-MyGov) recognized for 3.53 crore registrations in one month; conferred August 2025 in New Delhi.
   • Details: Launched 2018; aligns with NEP 2020 for stress-free education; attended by Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, MyGov CEO Nand Kumar.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

1. Rajiv Anand as IndusInd Bank MD & CEO
   • Event: Appointed August 25, 2025, for 3 years (RBI-approved); succeeds Sumant Kathpalia (resigned May 1, 2025).
   • Profile: CA with 35+ years; ex-Deputy MD Axis Bank (retired August 3, 2025); led retail/wholesale banking; serves on CII, BCCI boards.
   • Interim: Bank overseen by EXCO (Soumitra Sen, Anil Rao).

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1. Dhruva Space’s LEAP-1 Mission
   • Event: Set for Q3 2025 on SpaceX Falcon 9; first commercial mission with Nexus-01 (Akula Tech, AI/ML module) and OTR-2 (Esper Satellites, hyperspectral imager) on P-30 platform.
   • Details: P-30 (10–15 kg) space-qualified via PSLV-C58; managed via Dhruva’s ISOCS and GSaaS for real-time control/data.
   • Objective: Supports AI-driven fire/anomaly detection, high-res Earth observation.

OBITUARY

1. Satyapal Malik
   • Details: Former J&K Governor (2018–19), died August 5, 2025, at 79 in New Delhi.
   • Career: Governor of Bihar (2017–18), Odisha (2018), Goa (2019–20), Meghalaya (2020–22); Lok Sabha MP (1989–91), Rajya Sabha (1980–89); MoS Parliamentary Affairs/Tourism (1990); BJP National VP (2012–14).
   • Note: Last J&K Governor before Article 370 abrogation (2019).

STATE NEWS

1. Pratyay Amrit as Bihar Chief Secretary
   • Event: Appointed August 2025, effective September 1, succeeding Amrit Lal Meena (retiring August 31).
   • Profile: 1991-batch IAS (Bihar); Development Commissioner, Addl. CS (Health, Disaster Management); ex-CMD BSPHC (100% rural electrification); PM’s Award 2011.
2. Tamil Nadu’s TN Rising Conclave
   • Event: August 2025 in Thoothukudi; 41 MoUs signed for Rs. 32,554 crore (electronics, defence, aerospace, green energy, auto).
   • Key MoUs: Sakshi Group (Rs. 5,000 crore, ammunition unit); RGE (Rs. 4,953 crore, MMF facility).
   • Inaugurations: VinFast EV plant (first outside Vietnam); four projects worth Rs. 1,230 crore (health-tech, bioenergy, food processing, electronics).