NATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Bihar Cabinet Approves ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar
Yojana’ to Boost Women’s Employment and Entrepreneurship: The Bihar government approved
the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana’,
aimed at providing employment opportunities to women, in a cabinet meeting
chaired by CM Nitish Kumar.Under the scheme, one woman from each family will
receive ₹10,000 as the first instalment of financial support to start an
occupation of her choice, with the Rural Development Department as the nodal
agency.After six months of employment, an assessment will be conducted, and if
required, additional financial support of up to ₹2 lakh will be provided to
beneficiaries.The scheme also includes the development of local markets and
haat bazaars for selling women-made products, with the aim of empowering women
and reducing migration for jobs from Bihar.
2. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura top
performers in State Energy Efficiency Index 2024: The State Energy
Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, released by the Ministry of Power, ranked Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,
Assam, and Tripura as top performers across their respective energy consumption
groups.The index, developed by BEE and AEEE, evaluated 36 states/UTs on
66 indicators across sectors like buildings, transport, agriculture, industry,
and electricity distribution, with a stronger focus on implementation.Compared
to SEEI 2023, the number of “Front Runner” states declined from seven to five,
including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu,
while Assam and Kerala were in the “Achiever” category.Key highlights: 24
states adopted ECBC 2017, 31 states framed EV policies, 13 states promoted
solar pumps (Kerala leading with 74% adoption), and all 36 states/UTs prepared
State Energy Efficiency Action Plans.
3. 30 August – Small Industry Day: Small Industry Day is
observed on 30th August every year in
India to recognise the vital role of small-scale industries (SSIs) / MSMEs in
nation-building.The day highlights the contribution of small industries in
employment generation, exports, GDP growth, and rural development.It aims to
promote innovation, sustainability, and government support for MSMEs,
strengthening the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:
1. Prataprao Jadhav Presides Over BRICS CCI Healthcare
Summit 2025: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav presided
over the BRICS CCI Healthcare Summit 2025 in New Delhi, organised on
the theme “Bridging Tradition and Innovation.”He highlighted BRICS’ global
significance, representing half of the world’s population, one-third of global
GDP, and one-fifth of world trade, stressing the need for collective action
toward inclusive and sustainable growth.The Minister emphasized the growing
international acceptance of Ayush systems, citing Ayurvedic communities in
Brazil, Ayurveda’s integration into Russia’s healthcare, and traditional
medicine’s parallel advancement in China.
2. UNDP Report on Forest Rights Act Progress: The United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released a report in 2025 analysing the implementation of
the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in India. The report marks the need for a consensus
on a sunset clause to set an end date for recognising and vesting rights under
the FRA. It also recommends measures for improved governance and management
after rights are granted. The FRA, enacted in 2006, aims to recognise rights of
Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers over forest land and
resources. The FRA recognises individual and community rights over forest land.
So far, titles have been distributed over 2.32 crore acres, with 1.88 crore
acres under community rights. However, this is only about 18% of the estimated
9.88 crore acres potentially eligible for community rights. The slow uptake is
attributed to historical conflicts, policy gaps, and jurisdictional issues.
OTHER UPDATES:
DEFENCE
1. Military hospital first to perform Robotic Custom
Laser Cataract Surgery: Army Hospital
Research and Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, has become the first government institute in India and
the second in South Asia to perform Robotic Custom Laser Cataract
Surgery using the advanced ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System.The
Ophthalmology Department of AHRR successfully conducted its first-ever
Femto-second Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS), marking a milestone in
robotic, bladeless, and computer-guided eye surgery.This technological
integration highlights the Armed Forces’ commitment to providing world-class,
safe, and precise healthcare for military personnel and their families,
ensuring superior outcomes in eye care.
SPORTS
1. ICC partners with Google to boost global reach of
women’s cricket: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has partnered with Google to enhance fan engagement and accessibility in
women’s cricket, leveraging Google’s advanced technology and
ecosystem.This collaboration comes ahead of two major tournaments — the ICC
Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India & Sri Lanka and the ICC Women’s T20
World Cup 2026 in England & Wales.Google products like Android, Google
Gemini, Google Pay, and Google Pixel will be used to create dynamic and
meaningful fan experiences, from highlights discovery to celebrating victories.
2. Ajaya Babu Valluri clinches gold medal at Commonwealth
Weightlifting Championships: Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in the men’s 79kg category at the Commonwealth
Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, lifting a total of 335 kg.With
this victory, Ajaya Babu qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,
while Harjinder Kaur won bronze in the women’s 69kg category.The 30th edition
of the championships features 300+ lifters from 31 nations, with Mirabai Chanu
also winning gold in the women’s 48kg category.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. TCS Appoints Amit Kapur to Lead Newly Formed AI and
Services Transformation Unit: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) appointed Amit Kapur
as the head of its newly formed AI and services transformation unit, effective
from September.The move comes as Indian IT firms intensify efforts to adopt and
expand AI-driven solutions amid sluggish global tech spending.The creation of
the AI unit follows TCS’s announcement to cut 12,000 jobs, raising concerns of
further layoffs in India’s $283 billion outsourcing sector due to AI adoption.
BANKING AND FINANCE
1. Fiscal deficit at 29.9% of budget estimates in
April-July FY26: CGA data: India’s
fiscal deficit rose to 29.9% of the full-year target by the end of July 2025, compared to 17.2% of the Budget
Estimates in the same period of the previous financial year.In absolute terms,
the fiscal deficit stood at ₹4.68 lakh crore during April–July 2025-26, against
the annual target of ₹15.69 lakh crore.The Centre has pegged the fiscal deficit
for 2025-26 at 4.4% of GDP, as per Budget Estimates.
2. India’s Q1 FY26 GDP hits five-quarter
high at 7.8%, beats RBI forecast: India’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY26 (April–June 2025), marking a five-quarter high, compared to 6.5% growth in the same period last year.The
growth rate surpassed RBI’s projection of 6.5%, as per estimates released by
the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).In Q1 FY26,
Nominal GDP rose 8.8% to ₹86.05 trillion, while Real GVA grew 7.6% to ₹44.64
trillion and Nominal GVA expanded 8.8% to ₹78.25 trillion.
3. RBI Slaps ₹44.70 Lakh Penalty on Bandhan Bank for
Regulatory Lapse: RBI
imposed a monetary penalty
of ₹44.70 lakh on Bandhan Bank for deficiencies in statutory and
regulatory compliance.The penalty followed a statutory inspection based on the
bank’s financial position as of March 31, 2024, which revealed non-compliance
with RBI directions.Findings showed that Bandhan Bank paid remuneration in the
form of commission to certain employees, violating RBI norms.
AWARDS AND HONOURS
1. HAL, GSL gets SCOPE Eminence Awards: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the SCOPE Eminence Awards to two defence public sector undertakings for their outstanding contributions in different categories.Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) received the award for Institutional Excellence in the Maharatna/Navratna PSEs category, recognising its achievements in aerospace and defence.Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was honoured with the SCOPE Eminence Award 2022–23 for Women Empowerment, highlighting its efforts in gender equality and inclusive workplace policies.The SCOPE Eminence award acknowledges the exemplary performance of public sector enterprises and individuals contributing significantly to organisational growth and the national economy.
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