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01 Aug 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

El Salvador Abolishes Presidential Term Limits

  • El Salvador's parliament scrapped the presidential term limits, paving the way for President Nayib Bukele to remain in office indefinitely.
  • The controversial move allows Bukele to seek an additional term beyond that previously allowed under the country's Constitution.
  • The constitutional amendment passed by President Bukele's ruling New Ideas Party, which holds a majority in Congress, paved the way for indefinite presidential re-election, increases term lengths from five to six years, and eliminates runoff elections.
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ENVIRONMENT

Deendayal Port Authority Commissions First 'Make in India' 1 Megawatt-scale Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla

  • In a historic milestone towards India's clean energy transition, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, commissioned the country's first "Make-in-India" 1 Megawatt Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla.
  • The plant was inaugurated by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, in the presence of Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, senior officials of Port and L&T.
  • With this commissioning, DPA became the first port in India to operationalise a Make-In-India Megawatt-scale Green Hydrogen facility, capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

RBI Eases AIF Investment Norms for Banks, NBFCs

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a significant relaxation in its rules governing how much banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), together referred to as regulated entities (REs), can invest in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
  • Under the new framework, the RBI capped the cumulative investment exposure of all REs in an AIF scheme at 20% of the scheme's corpus. Additionally, the investment by any single RE is capped at 10% of the scheme's corpus.

Axis Max Life Insurance Launches All-in-One App with Wellness Benefits for Enhanced Customer Experience

  • Axis Max Life Insurance Limited., formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Limited, announced the launch of the Axis Max Life mobile app that is designed to simplify life insurance management and enhance overall customer experience. The app also introduces a wellness benefit that promotes holistic wellness. It is available for both Android and iOS devices.
  • This new app extends Axis Max Life's digital offerings, creating a one-stop experience that enhances customer convenience and engagement.

Celigo Honoured as a Great Place to Work for Third Consecutive Year

  • Celigo, the premier AI-driven Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) supporting both IT and business users, was certified as a Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year. This recognition reflects Celigo's unwavering commitment to fostering an empowering, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace culture.
  • The certification is awarded by Great Place To Work® Institute, the global authority on workplace culture, following a rigorous evaluation of employee feedback and people practices. The recognition underscores Celigo's dedication to creating a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture that empowers employees to thrive.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's Starlink Gets Satellite Internet Permit in India

  • Elon Musk-led Starlink received a licence to launch satellite service in India, and a framework for spectrum allocation is also in place for a smooth rollout, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
  • Along with Starlink, Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio SES are also awaiting spectrum allocation to roll out their satcom services.

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Gets New Director

  • Dr. A. Rajarajan was appointed as the new Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, effective August 1, 2025. He succeeded S. Unnikrishnan Nair. With nearly four decades of experience in India's space sector, Rajarajan is recognised as a composites expert and a pioneering force behind the launch of Vikram-S, India's first privately built rocket.
  • A. Rajarajan, prior to this appointment, served as the Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, one of ISRO's most crucial facilities for launch operations.
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SPORTS

Hardeep Singh, India's First U17 Greco Roman World Champion

  • Hardeep Singh became India's first under-17 world champion in the 110kg weight class of Greco-Roman style, recovering from a 0-2 deficit after the first round and beat Iran's Yazdan Delrouz 3-2 in a nail-biting final.
  • According to United World Wrestling, this is the heaviest weight class India has ever won a gold medal at the World U17 level.

World Athletics Introduces New Eligibility Regulations for Female Category

  • The World Athletics Council announced a significant change in its eligibility rules for the female category in world ranking competitions. Starting September 1, 2025, all athletes wishing to participate in the female category will be required to undergo a once-in-a-lifetime SRY gene test, a reliable biological marker for determining sex.
  • The SRY gene (Sex-determining Region Y) test will be conducted through a cheek swab or blood test, whichever is more convenient for the athlete. The test will be administered under the supervision of Member Federations, ensuring authenticity and compliance.

Nepal to Host ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier

  • Nepal to host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier from January 12 to February 2 next year, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
  • Ten teams will battle it out for four coveted spots at the main event, set to take place in England and Wales in 2026.
  • Bangladesh and Ireland have earned automatic spots in the Qualifier by virtue of their participation in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
  • Thailand and Nepal qualified through the Asia regional pathway, while the USA secured their place from the Americas region.
  • The remaining five spots will be filled by two teams each from Africa and Europe and one from the East Asia-Pacific region, following the completion of their respective regional Qualifiers.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India and Morocco Sign Agreement to Boost Judicial Cooperation

  • India and Morocco signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in judicial and legal spheres. The agreements aim to reinforce institutional linkages, facilitate legal modernisation, and deepen mutual understanding between the two countries.
  • The MLAT focuses on civil and commercial matters, enabling both countries to cooperate in the service of judicial documents, the taking of evidence through Letters of Request, and the execution of judicial judgments, decrees, settlements, and arbitral awards.

ECI Announces Vice President Election Schedule

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the vice-presidential election.
  • According to a notification issued by the Commission, the poll will be held on September 9, and the counting of votes will also take place on the same day.
  • The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while the scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on August 22. Candidates may withdraw their nominations until August 25.
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DEFENCE

Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh New Vice Chief of Army Staff

  • Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, having an illustrious career spanning more than 35 years, took over as Vice Chief of the Army Staff.
  • He succeeded Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani, who had assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) in July 2024.
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PERSONS IN NEWS

Pramilatai Medhe Passes Away

  • Pramilatai Medhe, former Pramukh Sanchalika of the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, passed away at the age of 97 in Nagpur. A stalwart of the women's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), she was known for her tireless dedication to nation-building and service. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat expressed sorrow over her demise, describing her as a "living example of unwavering commitment, tireless work, and deep affection in conduct."
  • She was the fourth sanchalika of the organisation.

Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies

  • Laura Dahlmeier, the German double Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in biathlon, passed away at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Known both for her historic achievements on the biathlon track and her passion for mountaineering, Dahlmeier's untimely death has left fans and fellow athletes devastated.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

World Wide Web Day

  • The World Wide Web Day is observed on August 1 to remember the birth of the WWW and to lay special emphasis on how it really changed society. It is a day to think of the web as a link for individuals, as a facilitator for innovation, and as an advocate for a better digital future- one that everybody can access.
  • The inception of the World Wide Web can be traced back to the visionary efforts of Tim Berners-Lee, who proposed the concept in 1989.

World Lung Cancer Day

  • Every year on August 1, the world observes World Lung Cancer Day to unite in spreading awareness, encouraging early detection, and promoting preventive measures. This day reminds us that awareness can save lives, and early recognition of symptoms plays a vital role in improving survival rates.
  • World Lung Cancer Day was first observed in 2012 through the combined efforts of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and several patient advocacy groups. The initiative aimed to bring global attention to lung cancer, which, despite being a leading cause of cancer deaths, often remained under-recognised and misunderstood.
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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION

IIT Roorkee Launches India's First No-code AI Marketing Course for Professionals

  • IIT Roorkee announced the launch of a new postgraduate certification course in AI-enabled Digital Marketing and MarTech, in collaboration with edtech firm Futurense Technologies.
  • This six-month programme is touted as India's first full-stack, no-code AI marketing certification tailored specifically for working professionals.
  • One of the key highlights of this course is that it does not require prior coding experience.
  • To bridge the knowledge gap, participants will first undergo a Futurense Bridge Course, a pre-course foundation module that introduces prompt engineering, no-code AI workflows, and integration tools essential for modern marketing.

IIT Kanpur Professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi Appointed as BHU Vice Chancellor

  • IIT Kanpur professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University. Prof. Chaturvedi has served as Director of IIT Roorkee (2017-2022), Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla (Jan 2017-August 2018), and Director of IIT Mandi (July 2020- Jan 2022). He has previously headed the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur, and has also held the posts of Dean of Research and Development and Deputy Director at the institute.
  • BHU's Rector Prof. Sanjay Kumar had taken charge as acting Vice Chancellor in January 2025 after Professor Sudhir K. Jain completed his tenure.
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