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🔹 1. India Launches
‘AgriTech 2.0’ Scheme for Smart Farming
The Indian government unveiled AgriTech 2.0, a scheme
promoting smart sensors, drone usage, and AI-driven farming tools to modernize
Indian agriculture.
🔹 2. World Bank Approves
$1 Billion Loan for Indian Railways Upgrade
The World Bank sanctioned a $1 billion loan to India
to improve railway infrastructure, focusing on safety, electrification,
and speed enhancement.
🔹 3. CBI Files
Chargesheet in NEET 2025 Paper Leak Case
The CBI filed a chargesheet against 17 accused in the
NEET 2025 paper leak case, including coaching center officials and
education board staff.
🔹 4. Chandrayaan-4 Launch
Date Announced
ISRO confirmed that Chandrayaan-4 will be launched in
December 2025. The mission aims to bring lunar rock samples back to
Earth.
🔹 5. India’s Inflation
Falls to 4.8% in July 2025
Retail inflation dropped to 4.8%, easing pressure on
the middle class and raising hopes of a rate cut by RBI.
🔹 6. IIT Bombay Ranks
46th in QS Asia University Rankings 2025
IIT Bombay made it to the top 50 universities in Asia,
ranked 46th in the QS Asia Rankings 2025, boosting national pride.
🔹 7. New Chief Election
Commissioner Appointed
Ramesh Agnihotri took charge as the new Chief
Election Commissioner of India, with a focus on digital voting and
transparent electoral reforms.
🔹 8. Delhi Metro
Introduces ‘Women-Only’ Hours During Peak Time
To ensure safety and comfort, Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation (DMRC) announced women-only travel hours between 8–10 AM
and 5–7 PM daily.
🔹 9. India Signs Pact
with Japan on Renewable Energy Collaboration
India and Japan signed a deal to jointly develop
renewable energy projects, including solar, hydrogen fuel, and offshore
wind farms.
🔹 10. Nobel Laureate
Kailash Satyarthi Launches ‘ChildSafe India’ Movement
Kailash Satyarthi launched a nationwide movement called ‘ChildSafe
India’, aiming to eliminate child labor and ensure education for every
child by 2030.
