Stay updated with the latest headlines for 5th August 2025. These current affairs are perfect for students, exams, and daily general knowledge updates.
1. India Launches
'National Digital Library for Schools'
The Ministry of Education unveiled the National Digital
Library, offering free access to e-books, videos, and study materials
for school students.
2. Supreme Court Calls
for Uniform Civil Code Discussion
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Law
Commission to examine the feasibility of implementing a Uniform Civil Code
nationwide.
3. India’s Mars
Orbiter-2 to Launch in 2026, Says ISRO
ISRO announced that Mars Orbiter Mission-2 (Mangalyaan-2)
is scheduled for launch in 2026, focusing on Martian soil and
atmospheric research.
4. CBSE Plans AI-Based
Career Counseling from Class 9
CBSE will introduce AI-based career guidance tools
for students starting from Class 9, helping them choose streams and
professions smartly.
5. RBI Introduces Smart
Payment Cards for Rural India
RBI has rolled out offline-enabled smart payment cards
aimed at providing easy digital transactions in rural and low-connectivity
areas.
6. India Hosts Global
Cybersecurity Conference 2025
India is hosting the Global Cybersecurity Summit in
New Delhi, with over 70 countries discussing digital threats and AI
in cyber defense.
7. National Green
Tribunal Orders Crackdown on River Pollution
The NGT has directed state governments to take strict
action against industrial waste discharge into rivers, focusing on Ganga
and Yamuna.
8. IIT Kanpur Develops
Drone for Forest Fire Monitoring
IIT Kanpur unveiled an AI-enabled drone designed to
detect and monitor forest fires, with real-time data for disaster
response teams.
9. India’s Women’s
Cricket Team Wins Asia Cup 2025
India’s women's cricket team defeated Bangladesh to win the Asia
Cup 2025, showcasing dominance in all formats of the game.
10. World Bank Approves
$200M Loan for Indian Education Reforms
The World Bank has approved a $200 million loan to
support teacher training, digital classrooms, and school infrastructure
in rural India.