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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.