Daily Current Affairs August 28
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August 28 | Daily Current Affairs 2025
Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs August 28
1. What is the main agenda of the GST Council’s two-day meeting scheduled for September 3–4, 2025?
A) Introducing a new GST for e-commerce platforms
B) Launching a unified digital invoicing portal
C) Discussing the shift to a two-slab GST structure
D) Increasing GST rates across all slabs
E) Removing GST on petroleum products
Answer: C) Discussing the shift to a two-slab GST structure
Event and Location:
- Event: GST Council to conduct a two-day meeting to discuss key tax reforms
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Date: September 3–4, 2025 (upcoming meeting)
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will deliberate on recommendations from three Groups of Ministers (GoMs) concerning GST rate rationalisation, compensation cess, and taxation on health and life insurance
- Objectives: Transition from the current four-slab GST structure to a simplified two-slab structure, ensuring tax efficiency, compliance ease, and better categorization of goods as ‘merit’ or ‘standard’
Important Terms Explained:
- GST Council: A constitutional body chaired by the Union Finance Minister and comprising state finance ministers, responsible for making recommendations on all matters related to GST.
- Group of Ministers (GoMs): A committee of state ministers formed to examine specific GST-related issues and submit reports or recommendations to the GST Council.
- GST Rate Rationalisation: A reform process to simplify the existing GST structure by reducing the number of tax slabs and addressing anomalies to improve efficiency and revenue neutrality.
- Merit Goods: Essential goods and services proposed to be taxed at a concessional 5% rate under the new GST regime due to their public benefit.
- Sin Goods: Items like tobacco, alcohol, or luxury products proposed to attract higher taxes (up to 40%) due to their negative social or environmental impact.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | GST Council 2-Day Meeting on Tax Reforms |
Announcement date | August 23, 2025 |
Location | New Delhi |
Issuing authority | GST Council Secretariat |
Policy/series name | GST Rate Rationalisation and Two-Slab Proposal |
Key figures | Nirmala Sitharaman, State Finance Ministers |
Purpose/reason | Discuss transition from 4-slab to 2-slab GST structure |
Feature details | Proposal: 5% for merit goods, 18% standard rate, 40% for ultra-luxury/sin goods |
Validity or status | Meeting scheduled for September 3–4, 2025 |
Strategic/significant value | Aims to simplify GST regime, reduce tax ambiguity, and boost compliance |
2. What are the revised interest rates announced by Bank of Baroda in August 2025 for car loans and loans against property (LAP)?
A) 7.15% for car loans and 8.15% for LAP
B) 8.15% for car loans and 9.15% for LAP
C) 8.65% for car loans and 10.15% for LAP
D) 9.15% for car loans and 8.15% for LAP
E) 7.75% for car loans and 9.65% for LAP
Answer: B) 8.15% for car loans and 9.15% for LAP
Event and Location:
- Event: Bank of Baroda reduces car loan and LAP interest rates ahead of festive season
- Location: Pan-India (Headquarters: Mumbai)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Interest rate cuts of 25 bps on car loans and 60 bps on Loan Against Property (LAP) under Baroda Mortgage Loan scheme, effective immediately
- Objectives: Encourage borrowing during the festive season, support auto and property-linked credit demand, and make car ownership and fund-raising against property more affordable
Important Terms Explained:
- Loan Against Property (LAP): A secured loan where borrowers mortgage their residential or commercial property to avail funds, typically used for business expansion, education, or emergencies.
- Basis Points (bps): A unit of measurement equal to 1/100th of a percent (0.01%). Used to denote changes in interest rates or yields.
- Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rate (MCLR): A benchmark lending rate set by banks, reflecting the cost of funds. Car loans can be linked to six-month MCLR for fixed-rate offers.
- CIBIL Score: A three-digit credit score used to assess a borrower’s creditworthiness. Better scores lead to better loan terms.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | BoB reduces interest rates on car loans and LAP |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | India (Head Office: Mumbai) |
Issuing authority | Bank of Baroda |
Policy/series name | Festive Season Loan Rate Offer |
Key figures | Sanjay Mudaliar (Executive Director, BoB), Debadatta Chand (MD & CEO) |
Purpose/reason | Boost festive season credit demand and affordability |
Feature details | Car loan reduced from 8.40% to 8.15%; LAP reduced from 9.85% to 9.15% |
Validity or status | Effective immediately |
Strategic/significant value | Helps borrowers access cheaper auto and mortgage-linked loans during peak buying period |
3. Which two organizations jointly launched India’s first EMI-driven credit card in August 2025?
A) Paytm and ICICI Bank
B) BharatPe and HDFC Bank
C) Unity Bank and BharatPe
D) PhonePe and Axis Bank
E) Slice and SBM Bank
Answer: C) Unity Bank and BharatPe
Event and Location:
- Event: Launch of India’s first EMI-driven credit card by Unity Bank and BharatPe
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Unity Small Finance Bank and BharatPe jointly launched the Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card, the first EMI-driven credit card in India
- Objectives: Simplify credit access, provide zero-fee flexible EMI options, link RuPay Credit Card to UPI, and offer flat 2% rewards on EMI transactions across merchant categories
Important Terms Explained:
- EMI-driven Credit Card: A credit card that automatically converts eligible purchases into EMIs, allowing cardholders to manage big-ticket expenses without high revolving credit charges.
- RuPay Network: A domestic card payment network launched by NPCI, now widely accepted and capable of being linked to UPI for seamless digital transactions.
- Zillion Coins: The reward currency offered on the card; earned at a flat 2% rate on every EMI-converted spend, redeemable for vouchers, products, or bill payments via the BharatPe app.
- Zero-Fee Structure: The card comes with no joining fees, no annual charges, no processing fees, and no foreclosure penalties, making it a true lifetime free card.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Launch of Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card – India’s first EMI-driven card |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | New Delhi |
Issuing authority | Unity Small Finance Bank and BharatPe |
Policy/series name | Unity Bank BharatPe Credit Card (RuPay) |
Key figures | Kohinoor Biswas (BharatPe), Aditya Harkauli (Unity Bank) |
Purpose/reason | Offer transparent, flexible credit solutions with digital integration |
Feature details | Zero-fee, linked to UPI, 2% flat rewards on EMI spends, lounge & health perks |
Validity or status | Active and available for application via BharatPe |
Strategic/significant value | Promotes credit inclusion, digital payments, and responsible credit behaviour |
Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs August 28
4. In which two Tamil Nadu districts has Amazon recently opened new fulfilment centres in August 2025?
A) Coimbatore and Erode
B) Chennai and Salem
C) Tiruvallur and Krishnagiri
D) Madurai and Trichy
E) Vellore and Tirunelveli
Answer: C) Tiruvallur and Krishnagiri
Event and Location:
- Event: Amazon India expands its fulfilment network with new centres in Tamil Nadu
- Location: Tiruvallur and Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Launch of two new fulfilment centres (FCs) in Tamil Nadu as part of Amazon’s broader festive-season expansion strategy
- Objectives: Strengthen last-mile delivery, cater to increasing demand during festivals, support Amazon Fresh operations, and meet rising customer needs from tier-2 cities and rural areas
Important Terms Explained:
- Fulfilment Centre (FC): A large warehouse where products are stored, packed, and shipped directly to customers or delivery partners as part of an e-commerce logistics chain.
- Sort Centre: A logistics hub where packages are sorted by pin code or delivery route to ensure efficient and accurate distribution.
- I Have Space Partner: A last-mile delivery initiative by Amazon India that engages local small businesses and kirana stores to hold and deliver packages within their communities.
- Amazon Fresh: Amazon’s dedicated grocery and fresh produce delivery service in India, offering fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other essentials with rapid delivery options.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Amazon launches two new fulfilment centres in Tamil Nadu |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Tiruvallur and Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu |
Issuing authority | Amazon India |
Policy/series name | Festive Season Fulfilment Network Expansion |
Key figures | Srikant Sree Ram (Director, Amazon Fresh – India) |
Purpose/reason | Handle festive demand, improve supply chain efficiency |
Feature details | TN network: 4 FCs, 4 sort centres, 150+ delivery stations, 1,500 IHS partners |
Validity or status | Active; centres now operational |
Strategic/significant value | Boosts rural and urban delivery; supports Amazon Fresh and premium grocery demand |
5. From which date will BSE implement pre-open trading for the derivatives segment?
A) October 6, 2025
B) November 1, 2025
C) December 8, 2025
D) January 1, 2026
E) September 30, 2025
Answer: C) December 8, 2025
Event and Location:
- Event: BSE to introduce pre-open session in index and stock futures and options
- Location: Mumbai, India (BSE Headquarters)
- Date: Effective from December 8, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Following SEBI’s directive, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will implement a pre-open trading session in the derivatives market, already in use in equity markets
- Objectives: Improve price discovery, manage volatility, and absorb overnight or price-sensitive news before the commencement of regular trading in futures and options (F&O)
Important Terms Explained:
- Pre-open Trading Session: A short period before normal trading hours where orders are collected, modified, and matched to help determine the opening price, minimizing volatility from overnight events.
- Derivatives Market: A financial market where instruments like futures and options are traded, whose value is derived from underlying assets such as stocks or indices.
- Futures and Options (F&O): Financial contracts giving the buyer the right (option) or obligation (future) to buy/sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
- ETI API: Exchange Trading Interface Application Programming Interface, which enables brokers and trading members to connect electronically to the exchange for order placement and data retrieval.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | BSE to launch pre-open session for F&O trading |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Mumbai, India |
Issuing authority | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Policy/series name | Extension of Pre-open Trading Mechanism to Derivatives |
Key figures | SEBI, Sundararaman Ramamurthy (BSE CEO) |
Purpose/reason | Absorb price-sensitive news, manage volatility in the derivatives market |
Feature details | No API changes; same data/message structure as equity pre-open |
Validity or status | Testing from October 6; rollout from December 8, 2025 |
Strategic/significant value | Aligns derivatives trading with equity mechanisms for better market efficiency |
6. Which company recently became the leading player in credit disbursal on the ONDC Network with over one million applications?
A) Paytm
B) PhonePe
C) Tata Digital
D) Amazon Pay
E) Google Pay
Answer: C) Tata Digital
Event and Location:
- Event: Tata Digital becomes leading credit disburser on ONDC Network
- Location: India (Nationwide impact via digital platforms)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Tata Digital, through its Tata Neu platform, processed over 1 million personal loan applications within 3 months via the ONDC credit network, becoming the top player in terms of applications, users, and disbursals
- Objectives: Expand digital financial inclusion, enable paperless loan access, and provide competitive lending options through a multi-lender marketplace on a unified digital commerce network
Important Terms Explained:
- ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce): A government-backed open protocol aiming to democratize e-commerce and fintech access by enabling interoperability among platforms and providers.
- Tata Digital: A subsidiary of the Tata Group that operates the Tata Neu super app, providing digital services including commerce, finance, and lifestyle products.
- Lending Service Provider (LSP): A digital intermediary platform that connects borrowers with multiple lenders, facilitates digital loan processing, and ensures compliance and credit flow.
- Gold Loans: Secured loans where borrowers pledge gold assets to receive quick credit; particularly popular among self-employed and rural borrowers.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Tata Digital emerges as top credit provider on ONDC |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | India (Digital Operations Nationwide) |
Issuing authority | Tata Digital, ONDC Network |
Policy/series name | ONDC Credit Marketplace |
Key figures | Gaurav Hazrati (Tata Digital), Vibhor Jain (ONDC) |
Purpose/reason | Expand digital lending access, empower borrowers via multi-lender ecosystem |
Feature details | 1 million+ applications in 3 months, 14 lending partners, 2 via ONDC |
Validity or status | Active and operational |
Strategic/significant value | Strengthens public-private partnership in digital credit and financial inclusion |
7. What recent US policy action is expected to worsen India’s solar panel glut, as per August 2025 reports?
A) Banning Chinese solar imports
B) Subsidizing US solar production
C) Imposing 50% tariffs on Indian solar panel imports
D) Approving Indian solar panels without review
E) Eliminating all tariffs on solar components
Answer: C) Imposing 50% tariffs on Indian solar panel imports
Event and Location:
- Event: US imposes 50% tariff on solar panels from India, impacting exports
- Location: India (manufacturing impact), United States (policy origin)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: US President Donald Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on solar panel imports from India, with possible anti-dumping duties being evaluated following a petition by US solar firms
- Objectives: Protect the US domestic solar manufacturing industry, but the move also significantly affects India’s solar export market, especially as project bidding slows domestically
Important Terms Explained:
- Tariff: A government-imposed tax on imported goods, aimed at making imported products less competitive than domestic ones.
- Anti-Dumping Duty: A protectionist tariff imposed to counter the sale of imported goods below market value, which harms domestic industries.
- Solar Module: A packaged, connected assembly of solar cells that converts sunlight into electricity; commonly used in solar power generation.
- Overcapacity: A situation in which a sector or industry produces more goods than there is demand for, leading to under-utilization of resources.
- Domestic Content Mandate: A government policy requiring the use of locally produced components in certain products or industries to boost domestic manufacturing.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | US imposes 50% tariff on Indian solar panel imports |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | India (impact area), US (policy origin) |
Issuing authority | US Government; monitored by Indian industry and analysts |
Policy/series name | US Solar Tariff and Anti-Dumping Review |
Key figures | Donald Trump, Raj Prabhu (Mercom), Yana Hryshko (Wood Mackenzie) |
Purpose/reason | Protect US solar industry; impact Indian exports significantly |
Feature details | 50% tariff on Indian panels, possible anti-dumping duty, slowing Indian bids |
Validity or status | Tariffs active; anti-dumping under review |
Strategic/significant value | Major disruption to Indian solar exports and supply chain pressures; overcapacity by 2026 projected |
8. What is the estimated per capita income of Delhi at current prices for 2024–25, as per the recent report?
A) ₹2,83,093
B) ₹1,14,710
C) ₹4,93,024
D) ₹4,59,408
E) ₹3,79,000
Answer: C) ₹4,93,024
Event and Location:
- Event: Delhi records decade-long growth in GSDP and per capita income
- Location: Delhi, India
- Date: August 27, 2025 (Report Release Date)
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: The Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Delhi Government, released a decade-long report analyzing Delhi’s GSDP and per capita income growth
- Objectives: To highlight the capital’s economic growth, measure income distribution trends, and evaluate recovery post-COVID-19
Important Terms Explained:
- GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product): Total value of goods and services produced within a state during a given period, used to measure economic performance
- NSDP (Net State Domestic Product): GSDP minus depreciation, also referred to as state income
- Per Capita Income: Average income earned per person in a specific area, calculated as NSDP divided by the total population
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Delhi’s GSDP & Per Capita Income Growth Report (2011–25) |
Announcement date | August 27, 2025 |
Location | Delhi |
Issuing authority | Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Delhi |
Policy/series name | Annual Economic Survey/Report (2011–12 to 2024–25) |
Key figures | CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena |
Purpose/reason | Track long-term economic performance and recovery patterns |
Feature details | GSDP grew at 5.86% annually (constant); 10.34% (current prices) |
Validity or status | Latest estimates for FY 2024–25 |
Strategic value | Supports evidence-based planning, budget design, and reforms |
9. As per JM Financial’s 2025 report, what significant change occurred in India’s direct tax composition for the first time?
A) Corporate tax was abolished
B) GST collections crossed income tax collections
C) Personal income tax collections surpassed corporate tax
D) TDS was removed for salaried class
E) Advance tax became mandatory for all citizens
Answer: C) Personal income tax collections surpassed corporate tax
Event and Location:
- Event: Personal income tax collections surpass corporate tax collections
- Location: India
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: JM Financial report revealed that personal income tax (PIT) collections exceeded corporate tax for the first time in India
- Objectives: To highlight the growing role of individuals in India’s direct tax base and assess the impact of formalisation, digitisation, and rising compliance
Important Terms Explained:
- Personal Income Tax (PIT): Tax paid by individuals on income earned from salaries, professions, or other personal sources
- Corporate Tax: Tax paid by companies on their profits or income
- TDS (Tax Deducted at Source): Tax collected at the point of income generation, ensuring advance tax collection and reducing evasion
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Personal income tax surpasses corporate tax in India |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | India |
Issuing authority | JM Financial Institutional Securities |
Policy/series name | Direct Tax Report FY14–FY24 |
Key figures | PIT: 53.4%, Corporate Tax: 46.6% (Share of total direct taxes) |
Purpose/reason | To assess changing tax trends driven by formalisation and digitisation |
Feature details | Rise in TDS, GST-linked compliance, digital filings, salary disclosures |
Validity or status | Applicable for FY24 and future tax planning |
Strategic significance | Indicates India’s shift towards a formal, individual-driven economy |
Appointments – Daily Current Affairs August 28
10. Who has been appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to Canada in August 2025?
A) Sanjay Kumar Saxena
B) Taranjit Singh Sandhu
C) Dinesh K Patnaik
D) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
E) Arindam Bagchi
Answer: C) Dinesh K Patnaik
Event and Location:
- Event: Appointment of Dinesh K Patnaik as Indian High Commissioner to Canada
- Location: Ottawa, Canada (posting); New Delhi, India (announcement)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed senior diplomat Dinesh K Patnaik, currently serving as Ambassador to Spain, as India’s new High Commissioner to Canada
- Objectives: Restore diplomatic representation in Canada and ease tensions between the two countries following the 2024 envoy withdrawal triggered by allegations related to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Important Terms Explained:
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS): The diplomatic arm of the Government of India, responsible for managing India’s external affairs, international relations, and representation abroad.
- High Commissioner: Equivalent to an Ambassador but between Commonwealth countries; represents India’s highest diplomatic post in another Commonwealth nation.
- Diplomatic Withdrawal: A formal step by a nation to recall its ambassador or high commissioner in response to strained diplomatic relations.
- Hardeep Singh Nijjar Case: A major diplomatic flashpoint after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged India’s involvement in the June 2024 killing of Nijjar, a designated Khalistani terrorist, leading to a breakdown in diplomatic ties.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Appointment of new Indian High Commissioner to Canada |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | India (New Delhi) and Canada (Ottawa) |
Issuing authority | Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India |
Policy/series name | Diplomatic Appointment – IFS Posting |
Key figures | Dinesh K Patnaik, Justin Trudeau, Sanjay Kumar Saxena |
Purpose/reason | Restore full diplomatic engagement with Canada after 9-month envoy gap |
Feature details | New envoy appointed after ties strained over Nijjar assassination case |
Validity or status | Appointment confirmed; Patnaik to assume office soon |
Strategic/significant value | Marks diplomatic reset and potential thaw in India–Canada relations |
11. Who has been appointed as the new Non-Executive Chairman of J&K Bank, subject to RBI approval?
A) M Rajeshwar Rao
B) S Krishnan
C) T Rabi Sankar
D) A S Rajeev
E) Sanjeev Chadha
Answer: B) S Krishnan
Event and Location:
- Event: Appointment of S Krishnan as Non-Executive Chairman of J&K Bank
- Location: Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Date: August 25, 2025 (Board Approval); Effective upon RBI approval
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Appointment of S Krishnan as Non-Executive Chairman of J&K Bank till March 26, 2028
- Objectives: To strengthen corporate governance, compliance, and strategic oversight at J&K Bank through experienced leadership
Important Terms Explained:
- Non-Executive Chairman: A board-level leader who does not manage daily operations but provides strategic oversight and ensures governance compliance
- J&K Bank: A scheduled commercial bank headquartered in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, providing banking services across India
- RBI Approval: As per regulatory norms, top-level bank appointments in India require prior approval from the Reserve Bank of India
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Appointment of Non-Executive Chairman at J&K Bank |
Announcement date | August 27, 2025 |
Location | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
Issuing authority | Board of Directors, J&K Bank |
Policy/series name | Senior Management Appointment |
Key figures | S Krishnan, Baldev Prakash |
Purpose/reason | Strengthen governance and leadership at J&K Bank |
Feature details | Term until March 26, 2028; appointment subject to RBI approval |
Validity or status | Effective upon RBI’s approval |
Strategic value | Enhances regulatory alignment, experience-led leadership |
Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs August 28
12. Which organization recently facilitated the transfer of five ISRO-developed technologies to Indian firms?
A) NSIL
B) ISRO
C) IN-SPACe
D) DRDO
E) MeitY
Answer: C) IN-SPACe
Event and Location:
- Event: IN-SPACe facilitated the transfer of five ISRO-developed technologies to Indian firms
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Signing of tripartite agreements involving IN-SPACe, NSIL, and recipient industries for the transfer of five ISRO technologies
- Objectives: Promote commercialization, reduce import dependence, boost indigenisation, and widen the application of space technologies in sectors such as automotive, biomedical, and industrial manufacturing
Important Terms Explained:
- IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre): An autonomous nodal agency under the Department of Space that promotes, authorizes, and monitors private sector activities in space.
- Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA): A formal arrangement that allows recipient firms to acquire and use patented or proprietary technologies developed by research institutions or government agencies.
- Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module: A microelectronic packaging solution that integrates multiple semiconductor chips into a single compact module, improving performance and size efficiency.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | IN-SPACe facilitates transfer of five ISRO technologies |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Issuing authority | IN-SPACe, in coordination with ISRO and NSIL |
Policy/series name | Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) |
Key figures | Pawan Goenka (IN-SPACe), Rajeev Jyoti (IN-SPACe) |
Purpose/reason | Boost self-reliance and reduce import dependence in high-tech applications |
Feature details | 5 technologies transferred, including LTCC module, adhesives, converters |
Validity or status | Ongoing; total TTAs reached 98 |
Strategic/significant value | Enables industrial applications of space tech and promotes Make in India |
13. Where is ISRO’s new launch complex, set to be operational by December 2026, being constructed?
A) Chandipur
B) Sriharikota
C) Kulasekarapattinam
D) Mahendragiri
E) Hassan
Answer: C) Kulasekarapattinam
Event and Location:
- Event: ISRO begins construction of its second space launch complex
- Location: Kulasekarapattinam, Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu
- Date: August 28, 2025 (Bhumi Puja ceremony date)
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Construction of a new Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex on 2300 acres to support satellite launches from southern India
- Objectives: Enhance India’s satellite launch capabilities, reduce dependency on Sriharikota, and support up to 25 satellite launches per year, particularly for small payloads
Important Terms Explained:
- Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV): A compact, cost-efficient launch vehicle developed by ISRO designed to launch satellites weighing up to 500 kg into low Earth orbit (LEO), particularly useful for commercial and quick-response missions.
- Bhumi Puja: A traditional Indian ground-breaking ritual performed before starting construction, symbolizing auspicious beginnings.
- Sriharikota Spaceport: India’s first and currently primary spaceport, located in Andhra Pradesh, used for major ISRO missions using PSLV and GSLV launch vehicles.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Construction of second ISRO launch complex |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Kulasekarapattinam, Tuticorin district, Tamil Nadu |
Issuing authority | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) |
Policy/series name | Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Complex |
Key figures | V. Narayanan (ISRO Chairman), A. Rajarajan (VSSC Director) |
Purpose/reason | Support small satellite missions and increase launch frequency |
Feature details | SSLVs for 500 kg payloads, 400 km orbit, 2300-acre facility |
Validity or status | Targeted completion by December 2026 |
Strategic/significant value | Diversifies India’s launch capabilities; enhances self-reliance in small-sat missions |
14. Which Indian institution has partnered with LSU Health New Orleans to jointly develop healthcare technologies?
A) AIIMS Delhi
B) NIT Trichy
C) IIT Bombay
D) IIT Madras
E) IISc Bangalore
Answer: D) IIT Madras
Event and Location:
- Event: IIT Madras partners with LSU Health New Orleans to advance healthcare technology innovation
- Location: Chennai (India) and New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Launch of a collaborative international partnership between IIT Madras and LSU Health New Orleans to co-develop innovations in healthcare
- Objectives: Develop and scale AI-powered applications, affordable diagnostics, and smart medical devices to address healthcare gaps and improve global health outcomes
Important Terms Explained:
- AI-powered Apps: Digital applications that use Artificial Intelligence to process health data, assist diagnostics, and provide personalized healthcare solutions.
- Genomic Studies: Scientific research that involves mapping and analyzing the complete genetic makeup of organisms to understand diseases and personalize treatments.
- NCI Designation (National Cancer Institute Designation): A prestigious recognition for cancer centers in the U.S. that demonstrate leadership in cancer research, treatment, and education.
- Bench to Bedside: A translational research approach where scientific discoveries made in laboratories (bench) are directly applied to patient care (bedside).
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | IIT Madras – LSU Health New Orleans Healthcare Collaboration |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Chennai (India) and New Orleans (USA) |
Issuing authority | IIT Madras & LSU Health New Orleans |
Policy/series name | International Research & Healthcare Innovation Collaboration |
Key figures | Prof. V Kamakoti (IITM), Dr. Steve Nelson (LSU) |
Purpose/reason | Address healthcare challenges through joint innovation and research |
Feature details | Focus areas: AI apps, diagnostics, medical devices, genomic health studies |
Validity or status | Active; exchange programs and joint projects underway |
Strategic/significant value | Bridges tech innovation and clinical research; global impact on health equity |
15. What is the next major milestone planned for SpaceX’s Starship program after its successful 10th test flight?
A) Launch of the first crewed lunar mission
B) Introduction of Starship Version 3 with orbital refueling tests
C) Permanent Moon base construction
D) NASA Artemis mission partnership completion
E) Commercial crewed flights to the ISS
Answer: B) Introduction of Starship Version 3 with orbital refueling tests
Event and Location:
- Event: Successful 10th test flight of SpaceX’s Starship and roadmap announcement for future Mars missions
- Location: Starbase, Texas (USA)
- Date: August 27, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates:
- Conduct suborbital and future orbital tests of Starship and Super Heavy booster
- Begin preparations for orbital propellant transfer tests and Mars uncrewed missions by 2026
- Objectives:
- Develop larger and more powerful Starship variants (V3 and V4)
- Achieve uncrewed Mars landings by 2026 with minimalist systems
- Support long-term Mars colonization efforts with infrastructure deliveries and robotic support by 2030s
Important Terms Explained:
- Starship:
- A fully reusable two-stage launch system under development by SpaceX, consisting of the Super Heavy booster (first stage) and Starship spacecraft (second stage), intended for missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
- Version 3 (V3) and Version 4 (V4):
- Planned upgrades to the Starship system:
- V3: Will stand 408 ft tall with 39 Raptor engines (already in production/testing by late 2025)
- V4: Will rise to 466 ft with 42 Raptor engines, expected to debut around 2027
- Planned upgrades to the Starship system:
- Orbital Propellant Transfer:
- A mission-critical maneuver that involves refueling Starship in Earth’s orbit, enabling it to carry more cargo/fuel for long-distance missions like those to the Moon and Mars. This is yet to be demonstrated in spaceflight history.
- Optimus Robot:
- A humanoid robot developed by Tesla, planned to accompany Mars cargo missions to assist with heavy lifting and early infrastructure setup on the Martian surface.
- Red Planet Windows:
- Launch windows to Mars that occur approximately every 26 months due to planetary alignment. SpaceX is targeting:
- 2026 for first uncrewed Mars landings
- 2028–2029 to begin infrastructure delivery
- 2030–2033 for heavier payloads and returning missions
- Launch windows to Mars that occur approximately every 26 months due to planetary alignment. SpaceX is targeting:
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | SpaceX Starship Flight 10 Success and Future Mars Plans |
Announcement date | August 27, 2025 |
Location | Starbase, Texas |
Issuing authority | SpaceX (Elon Musk) |
Program name | Starship Mars Colonization Initiative |
Key figures | Elon Musk (CEO), Dan Huot, Amanda Lee |
Purpose/reason | Achieve interplanetary human settlement via reusable launch vehicles |
Feature details | Starship V3 (408 ft), Starship V4 (466 ft), 42 Raptors, orbital refueling |
Status/Timeline | V3 tests begin in 2025, V4 in 2027, Mars landings planned for 2026 onward |
Strategic value | Lays foundation for future Mars colony and reusable interplanetary travel |
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16. What is the primary objective of the MoU recently signed between India and Bhutan in August 2025?
A) Enhancing border infrastructure
B) Promoting textile exports
C) Cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors
D) Expanding energy trade
E) Tourism development
Answer: C) Cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors
Event and Location:
- Event: India and Bhutan signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors
- Location: Thimphu, Bhutan
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan by their respective agriculture ministries to enhance cooperation in various agricultural and allied areas
- Objectives: To promote food security, sustainable farming, rural prosperity, technological exchange, and capacity building in sectors like livestock, post-harvest management, seed development, and agricultural research
Important Terms Explained:
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): A formal written agreement between two parties that expresses mutual intent to collaborate in specific areas without creating legal obligations.
- Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG): A bilateral technical team established to execute and oversee the terms of the MoU, including setting priorities and coordinating initiatives.
- Post-Harvest Management: Refers to the handling of crops after harvest to minimize losses, improve quality, and increase market value through proper storage, transportation, and processing techniques.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | India-Bhutan MoU on agricultural cooperation |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Thimphu, Bhutan |
Issuing authority | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (India), MoAL (Bhutan) |
Policy/series name | Bilateral MoU on Agriculture and Allied Sectors |
Key figures | Devesh Chaturvedi (India), Thinley Namgyel (Bhutan) |
Purpose/reason | Enhance bilateral collaboration in agriculture and allied sectors |
Feature details | Focus on R&D, livestock, value chains, post-harvest, seed sector, knowledge exchange |
Validity or status | Active; implementation initiated through JTWG |
Strategic/significant value | Strengthens regional food security, promotes sustainable rural development |
17. Who did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meet in August 2025 to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and investment with Qatar?
A) Mohammed bin Salman
B) Sheikh Tamim Al Thani
C) Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed
D) Khalid Al-Falih
E) Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani
Answer: C) Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed
Event and Location:
- Event: India and Qatar hold bilateral meetings to boost trade and investment ties
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary held bilateral meetings with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed
- Objectives: Reinforce the strategic partnership between India and Qatar, explore new avenues for trade, increase Qatari investments in India, and promote collaboration in emerging sectors
Important Terms Explained:
- Strategic Partnership: A long-term bilateral relationship that goes beyond routine diplomatic engagement and includes deeper economic, defense, or technological cooperation.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Investments made by a country or entity into the business interests of another country in the form of ownership, control, or partnership.
- Emerging Sectors: Fast-growing industries such as fintech, clean energy, digital infrastructure, biotech, and AI-based services, often prioritized for foreign investments.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | India–Qatar Bilateral Meeting on Trade and Investment |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | New Delhi |
Issuing authority | Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
Policy/series name | India–Qatar Strategic Partnership |
Key figures | Nirmala Sitharaman, Pankaj Chaudhary, Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Sayed |
Purpose/reason | Expand bilateral trade, attract Qatari investment into Indian sectors |
Feature details | Focus on technology, economic reforms, emerging sectors, and investment climate |
Validity or status | Ongoing bilateral cooperation |
Strategic/significant value | Deepens India–Qatar strategic economic engagement and positions India as an investment hub |
18. What are the two initiatives launched by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in August 2025 to promote global cooperation in AI governance?
A) AI Rights Convention and Global Tech Ethics Board
B) International AI Watch and AI Peace Council
C) Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
D) UNGA AI Core and Ethics Leadership Council
E) Global AI Alliance and Digital Futures Forum
Answer: C) Scientific Panel on AI and Global Dialogue on AI Governance
Event and Location:
- Event: Launch of two global AI governance mechanisms
- Location: United Nations General Assembly, Global
- Date: August 26, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Establishment of the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance
- Objectives: To promote inclusive, scientific, and coordinated international governance of Artificial Intelligence; ensure AI technologies are aligned with ethical, equitable, and sustainable goals; and support implementation of the Global Digital Compact
Important Terms Explained:
- Global Dialogue on AI Governance: A UN-led platform bringing together member states, industry, academia, and civil society to deliberate AI-related challenges and policy directions.
- United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI: A science-policy interface body tasked with providing evidence-based assessments on AI trends, risks, and impacts.
- Global Digital Compact: A digital cooperation framework under the Pact for the Future adopted by the UN in 2024, aimed at ensuring responsible, equitable access and use of digital technologies globally.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Launch of AI governance mechanisms by UNGA |
Announcement date | August 26, 2025 |
Location | Global (UN General Assembly Headquarters, New York) |
Issuing authority | United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) |
Policy/series name | Global Digital Compact under Pact for the Future |
Key figures | António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) |
Purpose/reason | Promote safe, ethical, and inclusive use of AI through multilateral dialogue |
Feature details | Formation of a scientific panel and global forum for annual AI governance talks |
Validity or status | Active; first global sessions planned in 2026 (Geneva) and 2027 (New York) |
Strategic value | Fosters shared global standards and evidence-based policies on AI governance |
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19. What is the name of the student entrepreneurship initiative launched by HCLTech in collaboration with Pearson and MeitY?
A) Innovate India
B) Student Startup Sprint
C) Bharat Entrepreneurs Program
D) ARISE FOR YOU
E) Campus CEO
Answer: D) ARISE FOR YOU
Event and Location:
- Event: Launch of a national entrepreneurship program for students by HCLTech, Pearson, and MeitY Startup Hub
- Location: Pan-India (targeting 3,000 campuses)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Launch of ARISE FOR YOU™, a student entrepreneurship initiative targeting over 150,000 students in collaboration with Pearson India and MeitY Startup Hub
- Objectives: Promote entrepreneurial mindset among youth, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, by providing industry mentorship, certification, funding, and national-level exposure through competitive platforms
Important Terms Explained:
- MeitY Startup Hub: An initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to nurture and support tech-based innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
- Pearson ESB Certification: Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification offered by Pearson, providing foundational entrepreneurial skills and credentials.
- ARISE FOR YOU™: A flagship student-centric entrepreneurship drive offering mentorship, funding, micro-credentials, and Shark Tank-style pitch opportunities, culminating in a national finale in March 2026.
- Viksit Bharat Mission: Government of India’s vision aimed at building a developed India by 2047, focusing on innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive growth.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Launch of ARISE FOR YOU – National Student Entrepreneurship Drive |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Pan-India (3,000+ campuses targeted) |
Issuing authority | HCLTech, in collaboration with Pearson India and MeitY Startup Hub |
Policy/series name | ARISE FOR YOU™ |
Key figures | C. Vijayakumar (CEO, HCLTech), MeitY, Pearson India |
Purpose/reason | Foster youth entrepreneurship and innovation, especially in Tier 2/3 cities |
Feature details | Certification, mentorship, ₹10 lakh grants, Shark Tank-style pitching, Problem Solver Directory |
Validity or status | Registrations active; Finale scheduled for March 12–13, 2026 |
Strategic/significant value | Aligns with Viksit Bharat Mission, enhances student innovation ecosystem |
20. What is the increase in average deposit per Jan Dhan account between March 2015 and August 2025?
A) 2.5 times
B) 3.0 times
C) 3.7 times
D) 4.2 times
E) 5.0 times
Answer: C) 3.7 times
Event and Location:
- Event: Surge in average deposits and account usage under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
- Location: India (nationwide impact)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Completion of 11 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana, with significant increase in average deposits, rural inclusion, and digital financial transactions
- Objectives: Promote financial inclusion, inculcate savings habits, deliver direct benefit transfers (DBT), and offer access to credit, insurance, and pension for underprivileged citizens
Important Terms Explained:
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A national financial inclusion scheme launched in 2014 to provide universal access to banking services, zero-balance savings accounts, and access to insurance, pension, and credit facilities.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): A government mechanism to transfer subsidies and benefits directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts, reducing leakages and improving efficiency.
- RuPay Debit Card: India’s domestic card network developed by NPCI; issued under PMJDY to allow digital and ATM transactions.
- PoS/mPoS Machines: Point of Sale and mobile Point of Sale machines used for digital transactions via cards or UPI apps at merchant outlets.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | 11 Years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | India (nationwide impact) |
Issuing authority | Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
Policy/series name | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) |
Key figures | Nirmala Sitharaman, Pankaj Chaudhary, PM Narendra Modi |
Purpose/reason | Measure progress in financial inclusion and account utilization |
Feature details | Avg. deposit rose from ₹1,065 (2015) to ₹4,768 (2025); 56 crore accounts; 67% rural |
Validity or status | Active; saturation campaign ongoing till September 30, 2025 |
Strategic/significant value | Strengthens DBT, promotes savings, empowers women and rural population via banking |
21. What is the new extended lending period under the restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme as approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025?
A) December 2025
B) March 2026
C) March 2028
D) March 2030
E) December 2029
Answer: D) March 2030
Event and Location:
- Event: Approval of restructuring and extension of lending period under PM SVANidhi Scheme
- Location: India (Pan-India coverage)
- Date: August 27, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates:
- Extend PM SVANidhi lending period until March 31, 2030
- Enhance loan tranches and integrate UPI-linked RuPay Credit Cards
- Broaden scheme coverage beyond statutory towns to peri-urban and census towns
- Objectives:
- Support 1.15 crore street vendors, including 50 lakh new ones
- Strengthen digital adoption, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and holistic family welfare
- Empower vendors with identity, access to formal credit, and integration with welfare schemes
Important Terms Explained:
- PM SVANidhi:
- A micro-credit scheme launched on June 1, 2020, to provide working capital loans to street vendors affected by COVID-19.
- RuPay Credit Card (UPI-linked):
- A zero-cost, UPI-enabled credit card being introduced for eligible PM SVANidhi beneficiaries, offering instant access to credit and cashback incentives.
- SVANidhi se Samriddhi:
- A component of the scheme aimed at saturation-based welfare delivery through Lok Kalyan Melas, helping vendors access multiple government schemes and benefits.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Restructuring & Extension of PM SVANidhi Scheme |
Announcement date | August 27, 2025 |
Location | India |
Issuing authority | Union Cabinet, MoHUA, DFS |
Policy/series name | PM SVANidhi (2020–2030) |
Key figures | PM Narendra Modi, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, MoHUA Officials |
Purpose/reason | Empower street vendors, expand digital credit access |
Feature details | Increased loan tranches, UPI RuPay Credit Card, cashback incentives |
Validity or status | Extended until March 31, 2030 |
Strategic/significant value | Upliftment of urban poor, formal credit access, national digital integration |
22. As of August 2025, how many years has the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed since its launch?
A) 10 years
B) 11 years
C) 9 years
D) 12 years
E) 13 years
Answer: B) 11 years
Event and Location:
- Event: Completion of 11 years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
- Location: Nationwide (India)
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: To provide universal access to banking services for every household in India, especially the financially excluded; to promote digital transactions, savings, insurance, and direct benefit transfers.
- Objectives: Financial inclusion, empowerment of marginalized populations, ensuring access to government schemes through banking channels, promoting JAM trinity (Jan-Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) for efficient subsidy delivery.
Important Terms Explained:
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY): A flagship financial inclusion scheme launched in August 2014 to provide universal access to banking facilities, zero-balance accounts, and RuPay cards to every unbanked individual.
- RuPay Card: A domestic debit card issued under PMJDY offering free accident insurance cover and enabling digital transactions.
- JAM Trinity: A government initiative integrating Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar, and Mobile numbers to ensure direct, transparent, and leak-proof subsidy transfers.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | 11th Anniversary of PMJDY |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Pan-India |
Issuing authority | Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
Policy/series name | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) |
Key figures | Nirmala Sitharaman, Pankaj Chaudhary, Narendra Modi |
Purpose/reason | Financial inclusion, formal banking access, JAM integration |
Feature details | Zero-balance accounts, RuPay cards, DBT enablement, micro-insurance |
Validity or status | Ongoing; 11 years completed as of Aug 28, 2025 |
Strategic value | World’s largest financial inclusion drive; empowers rural and women segment |
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23. What is the name of India’s first National Biofoundry Network initiative launched in August 2025?
A) BioStart India
B) BioFuture Labs
C) BioE3 Challenge for Youth
D) BioConnect 2030
E) GreenBio Hackathon
Answer: C) BioE3 Challenge for Youth
Event and Location:
- Event: Launch of India’s first National Biofoundry Network under the BioE3 Challenge for Youth
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Date: August 27, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates: Launch of the BioE3 Challenge for Youth and the first National Biofoundry Network to commemorate one year of the BioE3 Policy
- Objectives: Foster innovation in biotechnology by inviting youth to design biological solutions for challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and industry, and grow India’s bioeconomy to $300 billion by 2030
Important Terms Explained:
- National Biofoundry Network: A centralized ecosystem for bio-innovation, offering infrastructure, mentorship, and funding support to accelerate development of synthetic biology and biotech solutions.
- BioE3 Policy: Stands for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment; a government initiative launched in 2024 to make biotechnology a major contributor to India’s economic and sustainable development.
- BioE3 Challenge for Youth: A monthly innovation contest inviting young students, researchers, and startups to create safe, sustainable, and impactful biological solutions aligned with national priorities.
- DESIGN Framework: A guiding model used in the BioE3 Challenge that includes:
- Define real needs
- Evidence-first approach
- Sustainability by design
- Integration with policy/technology
- Go-to-market strategy
- Net-positive social and economic impact
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Launch of National Biofoundry Network and BioE3 Challenge |
Announcement date | August 27, 2025 |
Location | New Delhi, India |
Issuing authority | Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology |
Policy/series name | BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy |
Key figures | Dr. Jitendra Singh, Dr. Rajesh Gokhale |
Purpose/reason | Promote youth innovation and develop biological solutions for key challenges |
Feature details | Monthly challenge, ₹1 lakh reward, ₹25 lakh funding, BRIC+ incubation support |
Validity or status | Active from October 2025 onwards |
Strategic/significant value | Supports bioeconomy growth, grassroots innovation, and sustainable development goals |
24. What is the primary objective of the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025?
A) Criminalize all forms of street activity
B) Legalize regulated begging in Aizawl
C) Prohibit begging and rehabilitate beggars through livelihood options
D) Introduce taxation on public soliciting
E) Create housing projects for all urban poor
Answer: C) Prohibit begging and rehabilitate beggars through livelihood options
Event and Location:
- Event: Mizoram Assembly passes Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025
- Location: Mizoram, India
- Date: August 28, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates:
- The Mizoram Legislative Assembly passed the Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025 to prohibit beggary in the State.
- Objectives:
- Prevent the increase of beggary in Mizoram
- Address the anticipated influx of beggars due to the upcoming railway connectivity
- Focus on assisting and rehabilitating beggars through sustainable livelihood options
- Establish State-level relief board and receiving centres for temporary retention and repatriation
Important Terms Explained:
- Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025:
- A legislative act introduced by the Mizoram government aimed at banning begging within the State and offering structured rehabilitation and livelihood alternatives to beggars.
- Relief Board:
- A State-level administrative body proposed under the bill to oversee the identification, holding, and rehabilitation of beggars.
- Receiving Centres:
- Temporary holding facilities established to house beggars before they are repatriated to their native places, within 24 hours of identification.
- Railhead at Sairang-Sihhmui:
- The newly constructed railway terminal in Mizoram, expected to be inaugurated on September 13, 2025, by PM Modi, potentially increasing migration, including by beggars, into the State.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill passed |
Announcement date | August 28, 2025 |
Location | Mizoram, India |
Issuing authority | Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
Policy/series name | Mizoram Prohibition of Beggary Bill, 2025 |
Key figures | Lalrinpuii (Minister), Lalduhoma (CM), Lalchhandama Ralte (Opposition) |
Purpose/reason | Prohibit beggary, prevent influx due to new rail link, enable rehabilitation |
Feature details | State-level board, receiving centres, repatriation within 24 hours |
Validity or status | Bill passed by Assembly, implementation expected soon |
Strategic/significant value | Prepares for social changes post-railhead; strengthens social welfare & dignity |
25. Which two entities recently signed an MoU to enhance welfare services for Indian veterans and their families?
A) MoD and CAG
B) MoD and SEBI
C) MoD and QCI
D) DRDO and NITI Aayog
E) DESW and RBI
Answer: C) MoD and QCI
Event and Location:
- Event: MoU signed to enhance veteran welfare services
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Date: August 26, 2025
Mandates and Objectives:
- Mandates:
- Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) and Quality Council of India (QCI) signed an MoU
- DESW will provide access to data and coordinate with stakeholders
- QCI will conduct digital evaluations, impact assessments, and recommend policy changes
- Objectives:
- Strengthen pension, healthcare, resettlement, and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and their dependents
- Promote digital platforms and AI for service delivery
- Expand opportunities for re-employment, entrepreneurship, and skilling of veterans
- Build stronger frameworks for State and District Sainik Boards
Important Terms Explained:
- Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW):
- A department under the Ministry of Defence responsible for policies and welfare schemes for ex-servicemen and their families.
- Quality Council of India (QCI):
- An autonomous body under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), tasked with ensuring quality standards across sectors including governance, healthcare, and education.
- Zila Sainik Boards (ZSBs):
- Local-level bodies operating under State Sainik Boards that coordinate welfare activities and support services for veterans and their families.
Tabular Summary:
Parameter | Details |
Event name | MoU signing between MoD (DESW) and QCI |
Announcement date | August 26, 2025 |
Location | New Delhi, India |
Issuing authority | Ministry of Defence (MoD), Quality Council of India (QCI) |
Policy/series name | Veteran Welfare Services Modernisation Initiative |
Key figures | Dr. Niten Chandra (Secretary, DESW), Chakravarthy Kannan (Secretary General, QCI) |
Purpose/reason | Improve delivery of pension, healthcare, resettlement, and welfare services |
Feature details | Digital evaluations, AI integration, entrepreneurship, reskilling programs |
Validity or status | Effective from August 2025 onward |
Strategic/significant value | Modernises veteran welfare services; supports 63 lakh veterans and dependents |
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