Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

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August 30 & 31 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

1. When was National Small Industry Day first observed in India?
A) 1999
B) 2000
C) 2001
D) 2007
E) 2010
Answer: C) 2001

Event and Location:

• Event: Observance of National Small Industry Day 2025
• Location: Nationwide – India
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: To celebrate and recognize the contribution of Small-Scale Industries (SSIs) towards India’s economy, employment, exports, and innovation through awareness activities, recognitions, and policy outreach.
• Objectives: To promote small-scale entrepreneurship, support inclusive development, reduce unemployment, enhance rural industrialization, encourage traditional industries, and showcase policy initiatives and MSME achievements.

Important Terms Explained:

• Small-Scale Industries (SSIs): These are production, manufacturing, or service industries with limited investment and workforce, playing a key role in job creation and balanced economic development.
• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME): Formed in 2007 through the merger of earlier ministries, it oversees policy, support schemes, and regulations for India’s micro, small, and medium enterprises.
• PMEGP (Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme): A central credit-linked subsidy scheme promoting self-employment through the establishment of micro-enterprises in rural and urban areas.

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2. On which tithi is the Nuakhai Festival traditionally celebrated?
A) Ashwin Shukla Dashami
B) Bhadrab Krishna Panchami
C) Bhadrab Shukla Panchami
D) Bhadrapada Amavasya
E) Sharad Purnima
Answer: C) Bhadrab Shukla Panchami

Event and Location:

• Event: Celebration of Nuakhai Festival 2025
• Location: Western Odisha (especially Sambalpur, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Sonepur) and migrant Odia communities
• Date: August 28, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Nuakhai is celebrated as Western Odisha’s agrarian festival where newly harvested rice is first offered to the deity and then consumed by the family and community.
• Objectives: To express gratitude for the harvest, preserve cultural identity, strengthen community unity, and promote rural traditions and family bonding.

Important Terms Explained:

• Nuakhai: Derived from “nua” (new) and “khai” (food), it is a festival that marks the first consumption of newly harvested rice after offering it to deities and elders.
• Juhar Bhet: A ritual of greeting and seeking blessings from elders, symbolizing respect, harmony, and the renewal of social ties.
• Nine Colours of Nuakhai: The nine ritual stages of the festival—from date declaration to celebration—including Beheren, Lagna Dekha, Daka Haka, and Nuadhana Khujha.

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3. On which date is the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances observed annually?
A) August 10
B) August 15
C) August 30
D) September 1
E) September 10
Answer: C) August 30

Event and Location:

• Event: Observation of International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2025
• Location: Globally (with special events in Bangladesh and UN member countries)
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The day is observed globally to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of enforced disappearances and to stand in solidarity with the victims and their families.
• Objectives: To pressure states to end impunity for enforced disappearances, promote legal frameworks for prevention and redress, and ensure justice, compensation, and protection for victims and their families.

Important Terms Explained:

• Enforced Disappearance: The arrest, abduction, or detention of an individual by state agents or groups acting with state support, followed by refusal to acknowledge their fate or whereabouts, placing them outside legal protection.
• UN Declaration (1992): A non-binding international instrument adopted to protect individuals from enforced disappearances, laying the groundwork for legal obligations.
• International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (2010): A legally binding treaty adopted by the UN to criminalize enforced disappearances and ensure accountability.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

4. In which weight category did Ajaya Babu Valluri win gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships?
A) Men’s 69kg
B) Men’s 77kg
C) Men’s 79kg
D) Men’s 85kg
E) Men’s 81kg
Answer: C) Men’s 79kg

Event and Location:

• Event: Ajaya Babu Valluri wins gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Ajaya Babu Valluri secured a gold medal in the men’s 79kg category by lifting a total of 335 kg, qualifying for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
• Objectives: To strengthen India’s standing in international weightlifting competitions, build momentum for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, and highlight emerging sporting talent.

Important Terms Explained:

• Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships: A major international weightlifting event involving athletes from Commonwealth nations; the 2025 edition saw participation from over 300 lifters across 31 countries.
• Commonwealth Games: A quadrennial multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The next edition will be held in Glasgow in 2026.
• Mirabai Chanu: An Indian weightlifter and Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist who won gold in the 48kg category at this championship, securing her CWG 2026 berth.

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

5. Which of the following states is among the top performers in the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024?
A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Andhra Pradesh
E) Punjab
Answer: D) Andhra Pradesh

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024
• Location: Nationwide – India (by Ministry of Power)
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Power released SEEI 2024, assessing energy efficiency performance of Indian states and UTs across seven demand sectors using 66 performance indicators.
• Objectives: To institutionalise data-driven monitoring, promote best practices, foster inter-state competition, and support national energy-saving targets aligned with SDG 7 and the National Energy Efficiency Mission.

Important Terms Explained:

• State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): An annual index developed to evaluate and compare energy efficiency initiatives and outcomes of Indian states and Union Territories across seven sectors including buildings, transport, and agriculture.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): A statutory body under the Ministry of Power, responsible for formulating policies and programs for promoting energy efficiency in India.
• UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All): A central scheme aimed at promoting energy-efficient LED lighting for households and street lighting in municipalities.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

6. How much total capital does RBL Bank plan to raise through a combination of QIP and debt securities issuance?
A) ₹3,500 crore
B) ₹5,000 crore
C) ₹6,500 crore
D) ₹4,000 crore
E) ₹7,000 crore
Answer: C) ₹6,500 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: RBL Bank approves fundraising of ₹6,500 crore through QIP and debt securities
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Date: August 29, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • RBL Bank’s Board approved the raising of funds up to ₹3,500 crore through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares and an additional ₹3,000 crore through issuance of debt securities on a private placement basis.
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen the bank’s capital base, support future growth, and meet regulatory requirements through diversified capital-raising instruments.

Important Terms Explained:

• Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP):
  • A capital-raising tool primarily for listed companies in India to raise funds by issuing equity shares to qualified institutional buyers, such as mutual funds, insurance companies, and foreign investors.
• Debt Securities (Private Placement):
  • These are instruments like bonds or debentures issued to a select group of investors instead of the public. Private placement allows for faster and more targeted fundraising with fewer regulatory requirements.
• Tranche:
  • A portion or installment of a larger financial offering. In fundraising, it allows companies to raise capital in stages as per market conditions.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

7. What is the estimated potential contribution of Reliance’s solar project in Kutch to India’s electricity demand within a decade?
A) 1 percent
B) 5 percent
C) 10 percent
D) 15 percent
E) 20 percent
Answer: C) 10 percent

Event and Location:

• Event: Reliance announces clean energy expansion in Gujarat
• Location: Jamnagar and Kutch, Gujarat, India
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Reliance Industries is establishing gigafactories for solar panels, battery storage, green hydrogen, and electrolysers, along with building one of the world’s largest single-site solar farms in Kutch.
• Objectives: To position Gujarat as a global hub for clean energy production, boost India’s renewable energy capacity, and support the export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.

Important Terms Explained:

• Gigafactory: A large-scale facility designed for the mass production of energy components such as batteries, solar panels, or electrolysers, typically measured in gigawatt-hours per year.
• Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources through electrolysis, emitting no greenhouse gases.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): An eco-friendly alternative to conventional jet fuel made from sustainable sources such as green hydrogen or biomass, contributing to lower aviation emissions.

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8. What was India’s GDP growth rate in Q1 of FY26 (April–June 2025)?
A) 6.4 percent
B) 6.5 percent
C) 7.0 percent
D) 7.8 percent
E) 8.3 percent
Answer: D) 7.8 percent

Event and Location:

• Event: India records 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26
• Location: India (Nationwide)
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the April–June quarter of FY26, driven by strong performances in services, manufacturing, and construction, with macroeconomic stability and rising investment levels.
• Objectives: To sustain India’s growth momentum, reinforce its position as the fastest-growing major economy, and achieve structural transformation towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Important Terms Explained:

• CPI (Consumer Price Index): A key indicator that measures the change in retail prices of a basket of goods and services. India’s CPI inflation fell to 1.55% in July 2025, its lowest since June 2017.
• PLI Scheme (Production Linked Incentive): A flagship scheme providing financial incentives to companies to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce imports, which has attracted ₹1.76 lakh crore in investments.
• PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana): A national financial inclusion scheme launched in 2014, focused on providing affordable banking services, with 56 crore bank accounts opened, 55% held by women.

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9. How much early funding did Intel receive after amending its CHIPS Act agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department?
A) $2.2 billion
B) $11.1 billion
C) $7.87 billion
D) $5.7 billion
E) $8.9 billion
Answer: D) $5.7 billion

Event and Location:

• Event: Intel amends CHIPS Act agreement and receives early funding
• Location: United States (Headquarters: California; Commerce Department in Washington D.C.)
• Date: August 29, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Intel Corporation amended its November 2024 CHIPS Act funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, removing earlier project milestones and unlocking $5.7 billion in early disbursements.
• Objectives: To provide Intel greater flexibility in managing CHIPS-funded projects, accelerate advanced chip manufacturing, and support the Secure Enclave program under strategic U.S. semiconductor policy.

Important Terms Explained:

• CHIPS Act: Short for Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors, a U.S. law enacted in 2022 to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing, research, and supply chain security.
• Secure Enclave Program: A U.S. initiative under the CHIPS Act to develop secure, advanced chip production infrastructure to protect national security and technology leadership.
• Escrow Account: A financial arrangement where a third party holds funds or assets on behalf of transacting parties, releasing them only upon fulfillment of specific conditions.

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10. What is the value of the climate finance agreement recently signed between SBI and AFD at GIFT City?
A) $100 million
B) ₹850 crore
C) €100 million
D) €85 million
E) ₹1,000 crore
Answer: C) €100 million

Event and Location:

• Event: SBI signs €100 million climate finance agreement with AFD
• Location: GIFT City, Gujarat, India
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: SBI signed a €100 million line of credit agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to promote green financing in India.
• Objectives: The collaboration aims to advance India’s transition to a low-carbon economy, strengthen climate resilience, and support SBI’s target of having 7.5–10% of domestic advances under the green portfolio by 2030.

Important Terms Explained:

• Climate Finance: Refers to local, national or transnational financing—drawn from public, private and alternative sources—that seeks to support mitigation and adaptation actions to address climate change.
• Green Portfolio: A set of banking or financial institution assets that are invested in environmentally sustainable or climate-resilient projects.
• AFD (Agence Française de Développement): A French public financial institution that implements France’s policy on international development and solidarity through funding development projects.

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11. Which company will invest ₹22,000 crore to develop a 1600 MW coal-based power plant in Madhya Pradesh?
A) NTPC
B) Tata Power
C) Torrent Power
D) Adani Power
E) JSW Energy
Answer: C) Torrent Power

Event and Location:

• Event: Torrent Power to invest in a 1600 MW coal-based power project
• Location: Annupur, Madhya Pradesh
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Torrent Power will develop a 2×800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant under the Design, Build, Finance, Own, and Operate (DBFOO) model.
• Objectives: The aim is to ensure long-term power supply to Madhya Pradesh by enhancing thermal generation capacity and supporting energy needs through competitively priced coal-based electricity.

Important Terms Explained:

• Ultra-Supercritical Power Plant: A thermal power plant that operates at very high efficiency and pressure/temperature conditions to reduce fuel use and emissions compared to subcritical plants.
• DBFOO Model: A project development model where the private player Designs, Builds, Finances, Owns, and Operates the asset, while the buyer (state utility) signs a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).
• SHAKTI Policy: Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India; a coal allocation policy by the Ministry of Coal to ensure fuel supply to power producers through transparent bidding.

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Acquisitions and Mergers – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

12. Which UK-based company was acquired by Zydus Wellness in its first overseas acquisition?
A) GlaxoWellness
B) VitHealth UK
C) Comfort Click
D) Wellness Global
E) BioNatura
Answer: C) Comfort Click

Event and Location:

• Event: Zydus Wellness acquires UK-based Comfort Click for ₹2,846 crore
• Location: Mumbai, India (Headquarters); United Kingdom (Target company location)
• Date: August 29, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Zydus Wellness Limited, through its subsidiary Alidac U.K. Limited, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Comfort Click Limited and its subsidiaries in Ireland, the U.S., and India for GBP 239 million.
• Objectives: To enter the global Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS) market, expand international operations, and boost Zydus Wellness’s product portfolio through strategic overseas growth.

Important Terms Explained:

• VMS (Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements): A health and nutrition category focused on preventive healthcare, dietary enhancement, and overall well-being through supplement products.
• SPA (Share Purchase Agreement): A legal contract outlining the terms and conditions under which shares of a company are transferred from a seller to a buyer.
• CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate): A metric that describes the mean annual growth rate of an investment over a specified time period, indicating steady performance (CCL posted 57% CAGR over five years).

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

13. Who has been appointed as the head of TCS’ newly launched AI and Services Transformation Unit?
A) Rajesh Gopinathan
B) Roshni Nadar
C) Aarthi Subramanian
D) Amit Kapur
E) K Krithivasan
Answer: D) Amit Kapur

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of TCS’ AI and Services Transformation Unit and appointment of its head
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (TCS Headquarters)
• Date: August 30, 2025 (effective from September 1, 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) launched a dedicated AI and Services Transformation Unit and appointed senior executive Amit Kapur to lead the division.
• Objectives: To consolidate all AI initiatives under one strategic unit, enhance AI-led services, drive innovation, and improve client engagement through focused digital transformation strategies.

Important Terms Explained:

• AI and Services Transformation Unit: A newly formed business unit at TCS aimed at integrating AI capabilities, streamlining service offerings, and scaling innovation for global clients.
• TCS Pace Ports: TCS’ global innovation hubs used to co-create, prototype, and scale technology solutions; the new AI unit aims to expand AI experiences through these hubs.
• Reskilling: The process of training existing employees in new AI and digital competencies to remain relevant in a fast-evolving technological landscape.

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Science and Technology – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

14. What is the name of the AI-powered platform launched by the Government of India to translate tribal languages?
A) Bhasha Setu
B) Adi Vaani
C) Jan Bhasha
D) Tribal AI Voice
E) VanVaani
Answer: B) Adi Vaani

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Adi Vaani, AI-based translator for tribal languages
• Location: India (National rollout by Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will roll out Adi Vaani, an AI-driven language translation platform developed in collaboration with academic and tribal institutions to support real-time communication in tribal languages.
• Objectives: To preserve endangered tribal languages, support public service delivery, digitize oral traditions and folklore, and enhance educational and healthcare access for tribal communities through AI technology.

Important Terms Explained:

• Adi Vaani: India’s first AI-powered tribal language translator, developed by IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, and IIIT Nava Raipur, enabling real-time translation between tribal languages and Hindi/English.
• No Language Left Behind (NLLB): A multilingual AI model developed by Meta (Facebook) that supports translation in underrepresented and low-resource languages globally.
• IndicTrans2: An Indian-origin multilingual machine translation model designed for translation between Indian and low-resource languages with high accuracy and scalability.

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Defence – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

15. Which Indian Navy warship recently visited Port Moresby to participate in Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations?
A) INS Shivalik
B) INS Trikand
C) INS Kadmatt
D) INS Satpura
E) INS Sahyadri
Answer: C) INS Kadmatt

Event and Location:

• Event: INS Kadmatt visits Port Moresby for PNG’s 50th Independence Day celebrations
• Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Indian Navy’s INS Kadmatt, an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette, made a goodwill visit to Port Moresby to participate in Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day events.
• Objectives:
  • To strengthen India-PNG bilateral ties under the Act East Policy, promote maritime cooperation, and celebrate shared democratic values and heritage.
  • To deepen engagement in maritime security, disaster response, and showcase Indian naval self-reliance (Aatma Nirbharta) in defence.

Important Terms Explained:

• INS Kadmatt:
  • An indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette commissioned in 2016, part of the Indian Navy’s Project 28 (Kamorta-class), designed for detecting and neutralising enemy submarines.
• Act East Policy:
  • India’s diplomatic initiative to enhance strategic and economic relations with Southeast Asian and Pacific nations, building on the earlier “Look East Policy”.
• Aatma Nirbharta in Defence:
  • A national goal to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing, reducing dependency on imports and encouraging indigenous defence production.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

16. Which initiative launched at the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit aims to enhance collaboration in AI and digital innovation?
A) QUAD Digital Pact
B) Indo-Pacific Tech Corridor
C) AI Cooperation Initiative
D) LLM Innovation Platform
E) Indo-Japan Data Mission
Answer: C) AI Cooperation Initiative

Event and Location:

• Event: 15th India-Japan Annual Summit and signing of key bilateral agreements
• Location: Japan (Tokyo and Fukuoka)
• Date: August 29–30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: India and Japan signed multiple bilateral agreements covering defense cooperation, economic security, clean energy, talent mobility, and digital innovation during the 15th Annual Summit.
• Objectives: To deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, enhance security and economic collaboration, promote regional stability, and build long-term people-to-people ties in view of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

Important Terms Explained:

• India-Japan CEPA: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, signed in 2011, is being upgraded to enhance trade, investment, and economic cooperation between India and Japan.
• AI Cooperation Initiative: A new collaborative framework launched under India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0 to focus on joint R&D in AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and digital talent exchange.
• Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM): A bilateral program through which Japan supports clean energy and low-carbon technology projects in partner countries, helping both parties meet emission targets.

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Schemes – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

17. What is the initial financial aid amount provided under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana?
A) ₹5,000
B) ₹7,500
C) ₹10,000
D) ₹20,000
E) ₹25,000
Answer: C) ₹10,000

Event and Location:

• Event: Approval of Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana by Bihar Cabinet
• Location: Bihar, India
• Date: August 29, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Bihar government approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana to promote self-employment among women through direct financial assistance and post-launch performance-based support.
• Objectives: To empower women economically, generate employment, reduce migration, and improve household incomes by enabling women-led entrepreneurship across Bihar.

Important Terms Explained:

• Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: A Bihar state government scheme offering ₹10,000 to one woman per family as startup aid, with potential for an additional ₹2 lakh post performance evaluation.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): A system where government subsidies or benefits are directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account to ensure transparency and efficiency.
• Haat Bazaars: Traditional local markets to be set up under the scheme in villages and towns to support women entrepreneurs in selling their products directly.

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18. Which Union Minister recently announced government support for sports equipment startups under the ‘Make in India’ initiative?
A) Anurag Thakur
B) Raksha Khadse
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Smriti Irani
E) Kiren Rijiju
Answer: B) Raksha Khadse

Event and Location:

• Event: Govt to boost sports equipment startups under Make in India
• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will promote sports equipment manufacturing startups through the Make in India initiative and Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
• Objectives: To reduce the cost burden on athletes, encourage indigenous production of world-standard sports gear, promote exports, and generate employment for Indian youth.

Important Terms Explained:

• Make in India: A flagship initiative launched by the Government of India in 2014 to encourage domestic manufacturing across sectors and reduce import dependency.
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP): A collaborative investment model where the government partners with private entities for infrastructure or service projects, sharing risks and rewards.
• Asmita League: A national initiative by the Sports Ministry focused on empowering women in sports through structured competitions and grassroots engagement.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 30 & 31

19. What is the name of the digital addressing system jointly implemented by the Department of Posts and MapmyIndia?
A) GeoPIN
B) SmartPost
C) MapCode
D) DIGIPIN
E) E-Address
Answer: D) DIGIPIN

Event and Location:

• Event: Department of Posts signs MoU with MapmyIndia to implement DIGIPIN
• Location: Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, India
• Date: August 29, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Department of Posts partnered with MapmyIndia to implement DIGIPIN, India’s digital address code system, enabling precise location-based services through advanced mapping integration.
• Objectives: To standardize digital addresses across India, improve service delivery and logistics, and support digital governance through Address as a Service (AaaS) and geospatial innovation.

Important Terms Explained:

• DIGIPIN: Short for Digital PIN, a geo-referenced address system assigning a unique digital code to every location in India for precise navigation, verification, and delivery.
• Address as a Service (AaaS): A digital infrastructure concept providing standardized, API-accessible address data for public, commercial, and governance purposes.
• MapmyIndia (Mappls): An Indian technology company offering location intelligence, digital mapping, and geospatial services that supports integration with apps and platforms using APIs and SDKs.

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20. Which organization is conducting a 45-day free residential training program for agri-startups?
A) NABARD
B) SIPPO
C) FICCI
D) ICAR
E) APEDA
Answer: B) SIPPO

Event and Location:

• Event: SIPPO announces 45-day free training program for agri-startups
• Location: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation (SIPPO) is organizing a 45-day free residential training program for agri-startups and agribusiness aspirants.
• Objectives: To provide quality private extension services in agriculture and allied sectors, enhance agri-entrepreneurship, and support self-employment in the rural economy.

Important Terms Explained:

• SIPPO (Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation): A government-supported institution aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and providing training, especially in small-scale and rural industries.
• Agripreneurship: Entrepreneurship in agriculture, including farming innovations, agribusiness services, food processing, and supply chain solutions.
• Extension Services: Advisory services provided to farmers and agribusinesses to improve productivity, efficiency, and access to markets.

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21. Who will inaugurate the ₹180 crore worth projects at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital in 2025?
A) K. K. Shailaja
B) Veena George
C) Pinarayi Vijayan
D) Arif Mohammed Khan
E) V. Sivankutty
Answer: C) Pinarayi Vijayan

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of development projects at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital
• Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
• Date: September 1, 2025 (Monday)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Kerala government is launching 15 new development projects worth ₹180 crore at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
• Objectives: To modernize public healthcare infrastructure, enhance patient care services, expand medical facilities, and improve access to advanced treatment under the state’s healthcare system.

Important Terms Explained:

• Government Medical College Hospital (MCH): A state-run tertiary hospital attached to a medical college, offering advanced health services, education, and research.
• Phase-wise Development: Execution of infrastructure projects in multiple stages for efficient planning, budgeting, and implementation of large-scale hospital upgrades.
• Veena George: Kerala’s Health Minister, overseeing public health infrastructure projects and policy implementation in the state.

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22. Which city recently hosted the “Niveshak Shivir” organized by IEPFA and SEBI to resolve investor grievances and promote financial literacy?
A) Pune
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
E) Bengaluru
Answer: C) Hyderabad

Event and Location:

• Event: Niveshak Shivir investor facilitation and financial literacy camp
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), in collaboration with SEBI, organized a one-day Niveshak Shivir to facilitate on-the-spot resolution of pending investor claims and enhance financial literacy.
• Objectives:
  • To empower investors by providing a single-window platform to resolve issues such as unclaimed dividends and KYC updates, raise awareness of investor rights and responsibilities, and streamline access to financial services.

Important Terms Explained:

• IEPFA (Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority):
  • A statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs tasked with promoting investor awareness, protecting interests, and managing unclaimed investments transferred to the central fund.
• Niveshak Shivir:
  • An investor-centric outreach camp launched by IEPFA to provide single-window services for resolving investor grievances and promoting financial literacy at the grassroots level.
• Kushal Niveshak – Arth Chitra:
  • A financial literacy initiative involving a national online poster-making competition designed to creatively promote saving, investing, and fraud awareness across age groups.

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23. Where was India’s first tempered glass manufacturing facility for mobile devices inaugurated in August 2025?
A) Bengaluru
B) Pune
C) Noida
D) Hyderabad
E) Gurugram
Answer: C) Noida

Event and Location:

• Event: Inauguration of India’s first tempered glass manufacturing unit for mobile devices
• Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • The Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated a tempered glass manufacturing facility for mobile phones, set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Inc. USA.
• Objectives:
  • To promote indigenous production of mobile components under Make in India, reduce import dependency, boost exports, generate employment, and support India’s goal of becoming a global hub for electronics manufacturing.

Important Terms Explained:

• Make in India:
  • A government initiative launched in 2014 to encourage domestic manufacturing and attract investment in India’s industrial sector.
• Tempered Glass:
  • A chemically or thermally treated glass product used to protect mobile phone screens, known for its strength and resistance to impact and heat.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat:
  • India’s vision of becoming self-reliant in all critical sectors including manufacturing, defence, and technology.

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24. Which organization has partnered with WaveX to launch a Media Tech Startup Incubator for the AVGC-XR sector in India?
A) NITI Aayog
B) IIT Bombay
C) Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)
D) FICCI
E) National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
Answer: C) Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT)

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of Media Tech Startup Incubator for AVGC-XR startups
• Location: IICT Campus, Mumbai
• Date: August 30, 2025 (Applications open till September 7, 2025)

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of a dedicated incubator under WaveX to support early-stage startups in AVGC-XR sectors including audio-visual, comics, gaming, animation, and extended reality.
• Objectives:
  • To foster indigenous innovation in the media-tech sector, provide access to sandbox testing, industry mentorship, funding channels, and global showcasing opportunities.

Important Terms Explained:

• WaveX:
  • Startup accelerator program under Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s WAVES initiative supporting innovations in media, entertainment, and language tech.
• AVGC-XR:
  • An acronym for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality – key focus sectors in India’s digital content economy.
• Sandbox Testing:
  • A controlled environment that allows startups to test products, especially in media streaming, XR, gaming, and post-production, under real-world conditions without full-scale deployment.

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25. Which two institutions have received FSSAI referral lab status for India’s first nutritional supplement testing labs for athletes?
A) NFSU Gandhinagar and NIPER Hyderabad
B) ICMR Delhi and DRDO Pune
C) IIT Madras and NIN Hyderabad
D) NDTL Delhi and AIIMS Bhopal
E) IISc Bengaluru and CDRI Lucknow
Answer: A) NFSU Gandhinagar and NIPER Hyderabad

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of India’s first Nutritional Supplement Testing Referral Laboratories
• Location: New Delhi (Conclave held at The Ashok Hotel)
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Establishment of two NABL-accredited, FSSAI referral labs for testing nutritional supplements under a tripartite MoU between MYAS, FSSAI, and two national institutions.
  • Felicitation of the institutions at the Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave.
• Objectives:
  • To ensure safe and WADA-compliant nutritional supplements for athletes.
  • To reduce instances of inadvertent doping by providing certified products.
  • To strengthen India’s anti-doping and sports safety ecosystem.

Important Terms Explained:

• WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency):
  • An international agency responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring the fight against drugs in sports. It maintains a list of banned substances that athletes must avoid.
• FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India):
  • India’s apex food regulatory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, responsible for ensuring food safety, labelling, and standards across the country.
• NABL Accreditation:
  • National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories grants accreditation to labs that meet international standards in testing and calibration, ensuring credibility and quality assurance.

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26. What global market share does India aim to achieve in sports goods manufacturing by 2036, according to Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
E) 30%
Answer: D) 25%

Event and Location:

• Event: First-Ever Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave and policy announcement
• Location: New Delhi
• Date: August 30, 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Inclusion of sports goods manufacturing under the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961
  • Launch of the first national Sports Goods Manufacturing Policy formulation
  • Formation of a task force involving ministry officials, National Sports Federations (NSFs), and industry bodies
• Objectives:
  • To boost India’s global market share in sports goods manufacturing from 1% to 25% by 2036
  • To strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce dependency on imports, and generate large-scale employment
  • To promote the Garv Se Swadeshi movement in alignment with Atmanirbhar Bharat

Important Terms Explained:

• Garv Se Swadeshi:
  • A nationalistic slogan and movement promoting pride in using and manufacturing indigenous products, particularly in strategic sectors like sports goods.
• Allocation of Business Rules, 1961:
  • These are administrative rules defining the distribution of responsibilities across different ministries and departments of the Government of India. Sports goods manufacturing was formally included under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
• Task Force for Sports Goods Manufacturing Policy:
  • A multi-stakeholder group to be formed by the Ministry to draft a policy roadmap for the Indian sports goods sector, including infrastructure, incentives, and global competitiveness.

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