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1. ISRO Announces
Launch Date for Gaganyaan Uncrewed Test Flight
ISRO confirmed that the first uncrewed test flight under
the Gaganyaan mission will be launched on 28 August 2025.
2. India’s GDP Growth
for Q1 2025-26 Estimated at 7.8%
The Finance Ministry projects India’s Q1 GDP growth
at 7.8%, showing strong recovery in manufacturing and service sectors.
3. World Breastfeeding
Week Celebrations Begin Across India
The Ministry of Health launched various programs during World
Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7) to promote mother and child health
awareness.
4. Uttarakhand
Introduces 'Green Tracks' Eco Tourism Initiative
Uttarakhand government launched the Green Tracks campaign,
encouraging eco-tourism and forest trails with environmental education
for school students.
5. India-Bangladesh
Begin Joint River Management Talks
Officials from India and Bangladesh began new talks on
shared river resources, focusing on sustainable water-sharing and flood
control mechanisms.
6. IIT Delhi Develops
AI Tool for Early Cancer Detection
Researchers at IIT Delhi created an AI-based tool
that can detect early-stage breast cancer with over 92% accuracy.
7. Indian Navy
Commissions Indigenous Destroyer ‘INS Vikrant-II’
India's defense strength rises as the INS Vikrant-II,
a fully indigenous stealth destroyer, is commissioned into the Indian
Navy.
8. Education Ministry
Launches National Internship Portal for Students
The Government launched a centralized internship portal
for college students, connecting them with top industries and real-world
experience opportunities.
9. NASA Confirms Signs
of Water Ice on Mars Craters
NASA scientists have detected new evidence of water ice
on Mars’ surface, renewing hopes for future human settlement plans.
10. India Wins Asia Cup
Hockey 2025 Final Against Malaysia
India defeated Malaysia 4-2 in the final of the Asia
Cup Hockey 2025, held in Kuala Lumpur, lifting the trophy.