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1. India Test-Fires First 100% Indigenised AK-203 ‘Sher’ Rifle

भारत ने पहली 100% स्वदेशी AK-203 ‘शेर’ राइफल का परीक्षण किया

India successfully manufactured and test-fired the first 100% indigenised AK-203 ‘Sher’ assault rifle at the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

भारत ने उत्तर प्रदेश के अमेठी स्थित Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited इकाई में पहली 100% स्वदेशी AK-203 ‘Sher’ असॉल्ट राइफल का निर्माण और परीक्षण किया।

Important Points / महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य

The development represents complete localisation of the rifle because its components and input materials are now sourced from Indian industry.

यह उपलब्धि पूर्ण स्वदेशीकरण की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण है क्योंकि राइफल के सभी प्रमुख घटक और इनपुट सामग्री भारतीय उद्योग से प्राप्त की जा रही हैं।

Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is a joint venture involving Indian defence public-sector companies and Russian partners, including Kalashnikov and Rosoboronexport.

IRRPL भारत और रूस की संयुक्त उद्यम कंपनी है।

The company has a contract worth approximately ₹5,200 crore to supply 6,01,427 AK-203 rifles to Indian forces.

कंपनी को लगभग ₹5,200 करोड़ के अनुबंध के तहत भारतीय बलों को 6,01,427 AK-203 राइफलें उपलब्ध करानी हैं।

The original delivery deadline extends up to October 2032, although the company aims to complete deliveries earlier.

Production Target

IRRPL aims to achieve a manufacturing rate of roughly one rifle every 100 seconds.

Why Important?

The AK-203 programme supports:

• Make in India

• Aatmanirbhar Bharat

• Defence indigenisation

• Reduction in weapons imports

• Domestic small-arms manufacturing capability

2. 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group Meeting Held in Dehradun

देहरादून में 14वीं भारत-नेपाल संयुक्त कार्य समूह बैठक

The 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

14वीं भारत-नेपाल संयुक्त कार्य समूह बैठक उत्तराखंड के देहरादून में आयोजित हुई।

Delegations

India's delegation was led by Pausumi Basu, while Nepal's side was led by Ananda Kafle.

भारत की ओर से प्रतिनिधिमंडल का नेतृत्व पौसुमी बसु तथा नेपाल की ओर से आनंद काफले ने किया।

Areas Discussed

The meeting focused on:

• Cross-border crime

• Border management

• Integrated Check Posts

• Maintenance of border pillars

• Coordination between agencies

बैठक में सीमा पार अपराध, सीमा प्रबंधन, Integrated Check Posts और सीमा स्तंभों के रखरखाव पर चर्चा हुई।

The next meeting is expected to be hosted by Nepal.

Nepal – Static GK

Capital – Kathmandu

राजधानी – काठमांडू

Currency – Nepalese Rupee

मुद्रा – नेपाली रुपया

India and Nepal share an open land border of approximately 1,751 km.

3. National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Celebrates 33rd Foundation Day

राष्ट्रीय सफाई कर्मचारी आयोग ने 33वां स्थापना दिवस मनाया

The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day.

राष्ट्रीय सफाई कर्मचारी आयोग (NCSK) ने अपना 33वां स्थापना दिवस मनाया।

Key Development

Authorities reported that prescribed compensation had been provided to 1,223 families out of 1,377 reported cases involving deaths in sewer and septic-tank cleaning incidents.

सीवर और सेप्टिक टैंक की सफाई के दौरान मृत्यु के रिपोर्ट किए गए 1,377 मामलों में से 1,223 परिवारों को निर्धारित मुआवजा उपलब्ध कराया गया।

NAMASTE Scheme

Union Ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Ramdas Athawale stressed the need for mechanised sanitation under the NAMASTE Scheme.

केंद्रीय मंत्रियों अर्जुन राम मेघवाल और रामदास अठावले ने NAMASTE योजना के तहत मशीनीकृत सफाई पर जोर दिया।

NAMASTE stands for:

National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem

The scheme seeks to eliminate unsafe manual cleaning and improve occupational safety.

New Facility

A new missed-call grievance facility was also launched by NCSK to make complaint registration easier.

4. Razorpay Launches Multi-Currency EEFC Account

Razorpay ने Multi-Currency EEFC Account लॉन्च किया

Razorpay launched a Multi-Currency Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency (EEFC) Account for Indian exporters.

Razorpay ने भारतीय निर्यातकों के लिए Multi-Currency EEFC Account लॉन्च किया।

Supported Currencies

The facility supports settlements in currencies including:

• US Dollar – USD

• Euro – EUR

• British Pound – GBP

• UAE Dirham – AED

• Singapore Dollar – SGD

What is an EEFC Account?

An EEFC account allows eligible Indian exporters to retain a portion or all permitted foreign-currency earnings in foreign currency instead of converting every receipt immediately into Indian rupees.

EEFC खाता भारतीय निर्यातकों को विदेशी मुद्रा में प्राप्त आय को तुरंत रुपये में बदलने के बजाय निर्धारित नियमों के अनुसार विदेशी मुद्रा में रखने की सुविधा देता है।

Benefits

It can help exporters:

• Reduce repeated currency-conversion costs

• Manage international payments

• Improve cash-flow management

• Pay overseas expenses more efficiently

5. Lando Norris Wins 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix

लैंडो नॉरिस ने 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix जीता

McLaren driver Lando Norris won the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.

McLaren के चालक लैंडो नॉरिस ने 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix जीता।

Podium

1. Lando Norris – McLaren

2. Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes

3. George Russell – Mercedes

Major Development

Home favourite Max Verstappen retired early from the race.

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished among the leading positions.

Venue

The Dutch Grand Prix is associated with the Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands.

Formula One

Formula One is governed internationally by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

6. DGFT Eases Rules for Rupee Invoicing and Settlement

DGFT ने रुपये में निर्यात बिलिंग और भुगतान के नियम आसान किए

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to facilitate export invoicing and settlement in Indian Rupees.

विदेश व्यापार महानिदेशालय (DGFT) ने भारतीय रुपये में निर्यात बिलिंग और भुगतान को बढ़ावा देने के लिए Foreign Trade Policy 2023 में बदलाव किए।

Key Changes

Export payments received in INR can now qualify for applicable Foreign Trade Policy benefits.

भारतीय रुपये में प्राप्त निर्यात भुगतान अब पात्र मामलों में Foreign Trade Policy लाभों के लिए मान्य हो सकते हैं।

Such payments can also be considered for meeting export-obligation requirements.

यह भुगतान निर्यात दायित्व पूरा करने में भी उपयोग किए जा सकते हैं।

INR invoicing has also been facilitated for certain exports financed through:

• EXIM Bank credit

• Government of India credit arrangements

Why Important?

The measure can contribute to:

• Internationalisation of the rupee

• Reduced dependence on major foreign currencies

• Easier trade settlement

• Lower exchange-rate risk

DGFT

DGFT functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

7. India and Mauritius Sign Five-Year Fuel Supply Agreement

भारत और मॉरीशस ने पांच वर्षीय ईंधन आपूर्ति समझौता किया

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) entered into a five-year agreement with the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius.

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) ने मॉरीशस की State Trading Corporation के साथ पांच वर्षीय समझौता किया।

Fuel Supply

IOC will supply Mauritius with major petroleum products including:

• Petrol

• Diesel

• Aviation fuel

IOC मॉरीशस की पेट्रोल, डीजल और विमान ईंधन की आयात आवश्यकता को पूरा करने में प्रमुख भूमिका निभाएगा।

Additional Cooperation

An MoU will expand cooperation in:

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Biofuels

• Training

• Energy infrastructure

Port Louis Project

A 27,500-tonne marine bunker-fuel storage facility is planned at Port Louis.

Mauritius – Static GK

Capital – Port Louis

राजधानी – पोर्ट लुई

Currency – Mauritian Rupee

मुद्रा – मॉरीशस रुपया

8. Pranesh M Wins Kanizsa Open 2026

प्रणेश एम ने Kanizsa Open 2026 जीता

Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won the Kanizsa Open 2026 chess tournament in Hungary.

भारतीय ग्रैंडमास्टर प्रणेश एम ने हंगरी में आयोजित Kanizsa Open 2026 शतरंज प्रतियोगिता जीती।

Performance

The 19-year-old Indian player finished with 7 points.

19 वर्षीय भारतीय खिलाड़ी ने 7 अंक हासिल किए।

He defeated Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round.

Ranking

At the time of the event, Pranesh was reported around 44th in the FIDE world rankings, with a rating of approximately 2673.

FIDE

FIDE is the international governing body for chess.

Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland

9. NSDC, Cultus and AWS Launch AI and Cloud Skilling Initiative

NSDC, Cultus और AWS ने AI एवं Cloud Skilling Initiative शुरू की

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for a nationwide cloud and Artificial Intelligence skilling programme.

NSDC, Cultus और AWS ने देशव्यापी AI तथा cloud skill development programme शुरू किया।

Targets

Approximately:

• 1,50,000 youth will receive cloud-literacy training.

• 10,000 learners will receive job-oriented AI training.

लगभग 1.5 लाख युवाओं को cloud literacy तथा 10,000 युवाओं को रोजगार-उन्मुख AI skills का प्रशिक्षण देने का लक्ष्य है।

Focus

Special priority will be given to students from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Tier-2 और Tier-3 शहरों के युवाओं पर विशेष ध्यान दिया जाएगा।

Training will largely be delivered online.

Successful participants may obtain AWS-linked certifications and participate in a National Hackathon.

NSDC

NSDC was established in 2008 as a public-private partnership aimed at promoting skills development in India.

10. Iran Discovers 7.5 Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas

ईरान में 7.5 ट्रिलियन क्यूबिक फीट गैस भंडार की खोज

Iran announced the discovery of more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the country's southern Fars Province.

ईरान ने दक्षिणी Fars Province में 7.5 ट्रिलियन क्यूबिक फीट से अधिक प्राकृतिक गैस की खोज की।

Recoverable Gas

Approximately 5.7 trillion cubic feet is considered recoverable.

लगभग 5.7 ट्रिलियन क्यूबिक फीट गैस को व्यावसायिक रूप से प्राप्त करने योग्य माना गया।

The discovery also contains valuable gas condensates.

Significance

The recoverable resource has been compared with roughly 15 years of output from one phase of the South Pars gas field.

Iran – Static GK

Capital – Tehran

राजधानी – तेहरान

Currency – Iranian Rial

मुद्रा – ईरानी रियाल

Iran possesses some of the world's largest proven natural-gas reserves.

11. Exhibition on India's Three New Criminal Laws Inaugurated in Siliguri

सिलीगुड़ी में तीन नए आपराधिक कानूनों पर प्रदर्शनी का उद्घाटन

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated an exhibition in Siliguri, West Bengal, highlighting India's three new criminal laws.

केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने पश्चिम बंगाल के सिलीगुड़ी में तीन नए आपराधिक कानूनों पर प्रदर्शनी का उद्घाटन किया।

Three Laws

1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

2. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

3. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Replaced Laws

They replaced:

• Indian Penal Code, 1860

• Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

• Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Key Features Highlighted

The new framework emphasises:

• Zero FIR

• Electronic evidence

• Victim-centric justice

• Use of forensic investigation

• Technology-enabled criminal procedure

• Time-bound investigation and trial mechanisms

12. BRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration

BRICS खेल मंत्रियों ने संयुक्त घोषणा अपनाई

India chaired the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

भारत ने आंध्र प्रदेश के विशाखापत्तनम में आयोजित 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting की अध्यक्षता की।

Declaration

Participating countries adopted a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening cooperation in:

• Sports science

• Artificial Intelligence

• Sports medicine

• Athlete development

• Technology

• Traditional sports

Upcoming Events

Udaipur will host the first BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave in November 2026.

उदयपुर नवंबर 2026 में पहला BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave आयोजित करेगा।

Ahmedabad is scheduled to host the Traditional and Indigenous Sports Games.

13. Vigyan Pragati Celebrates Platinum Jubilee

विज्ञान प्रगति पत्रिका ने प्लेटिनम जुबली मनाई

CSIR-NIScPR marked the 75th anniversary of Vigyan Pragati, its Hindi science magazine.

CSIR-NIScPR ने हिंदी विज्ञान पत्रिका विज्ञान प्रगति की 75वीं वर्षगांठ मनाई।

Vigyan Pragati

The magazine was launched in 1952.

पत्रिका की शुरुआत 1952 में हुई थी।

Its main purpose is to communicate scientific developments to the public in simple Hindi and promote scientific temper.

इसका उद्देश्य सरल हिंदी में वैज्ञानिक जानकारी उपलब्ध कराना और वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण को बढ़ावा देना है।

Jubilee Events

Activities included:

• Student programmes

• Science communication workshops

• Discussions on AI in science communication

• Release of a special August 2026 issue

• Publication of science books

NIScPR

NIScPR stands for:

National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research

It functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

14. Seven Projects Worth ₹427.80 Crore Launched at Paradip Port

पारादीप पोर्ट पर ₹427.80 करोड़ की सात परियोजनाएं शुरू

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹427.80 crore at Paradip Port.

केंद्रीय मंत्री सर्बानंद सोनोवाल ने पारादीप पोर्ट पर लगभग ₹427.80 करोड़ की सात परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन किया।

Dredging

A dredging project worth around ₹352 crore helped increase the port's navigable draft to approximately 18.5 metres.

लगभग ₹352 करोड़ की dredging project के माध्यम से बंदरगाह की draft क्षमता लगभग 18.5 मीटर तक बढ़ाई गई।

Mechanisation

Three agreements worth approximately ₹1,580 crore were also signed to increase mechanised cargo handling.

Other Developments

A modern vessel-traffic-management system was inaugurated.

The port also marked the planting of its one-millionth tree.

Paradip Port

Location – Odisha

It is one of India's major ports on the eastern coast.

15. Nishanth Dongari Wins Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award

निशांत डोंगरी ने Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award जीता

Dr. Nishanth Dongari received the Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award from IIT Kharagpur.

डॉ. निशांत डोंगरी को IIT Kharagpur का Nina Saxena Excellence in Technology Award प्रदान किया गया।

Why Awarded?

He was recognised for PuREPower, described as India's first integrated battery-storage system of its kind.

उन्हें PuREPower के लिए सम्मानित किया गया, जो solar charging और lithium battery storage को एकीकृत करता है।

Technology

PuREPower uses AI-driven control mechanisms to combine:

• Solar charging

• Lithium-energy storage

• Backup-power management

About Nishanth Dongari

He is associated with IIT Hyderabad and is also the founder of the energy-technology startup PURE Energy.

16. India to Establish Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035

भारत 2035 तक भारतीय अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन स्थापित करेगा

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan reiterated India's plan to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035.

ISRO अध्यक्ष वी. नारायणन ने बताया कि भारत 2035 तक Bharatiya Antariksha Station स्थापित करने की दिशा में कार्य कर रहा है।

First Module

The first module of the proposed station has received approval.

प्रस्तावित अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन के पहले मॉड्यूल को मंजूरी दी जा चुकी है।

Connection with Gaganyaan

The Gaganyaan programme is crucial for developing technologies needed for long-duration Indian human-spaceflight activities.

गगनयान कार्यक्रम भारत की मानव अंतरिक्ष उड़ान क्षमता विकसित करने की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण है।

Long-Term Space Goals

India's broader objectives include:

• Human spaceflight

• Bharatiya Antariksha Station

• Advanced lunar exploration

• Sending an Indian astronaut to the Moon

National Space Day

India observes National Space Day on 23 August to commemorate Chandrayaan-3's successful lunar landing.

17. Mahanagar Gas Makes Ashiv Maharashtra's First 100% PNG Village

Ashiv महाराष्ट्र का पहला 100% PNG गांव बना

Ashiv village in Latur district became Maharashtra's first village to achieve complete household transition to Piped Natural Gas (PNG).

लातूर जिले का Ashiv गांव महाराष्ट्र का पहला 100% PNG गांव बना।

Households Covered

Approximately 1,050 households were provided PNG connections by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL).

लगभग 1,050 घरों को PNG कनेक्शन दिया गया।

Significance

Ashiv has effectively become an LPG-free village for domestic cooking fuel.

यह गांव घरेलू खाना पकाने में LPG पर निर्भरता से लगभग पूरी तरह मुक्त हो गया।

PNG Advantages

PNG offers:

• Continuous fuel supply

• No cylinder replacement

• Lower storage risk

• Cleaner combustion

• Convenient metered billing

18. Himachal Pradesh and ISB Partner to Strengthen Forest Economy

हिमाचल प्रदेश और ISB ने वन अर्थव्यवस्था मजबूत करने के लिए समझौता किया

The Himachal Pradesh government and the Indian School of Business (ISB) entered into a five-year partnership to strengthen the state's forest-based economy.

हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार और Indian School of Business (ISB) ने राज्य की वन आधारित अर्थव्यवस्था के विकास के लिए पांच वर्षीय समझौता किया।

Economic Potential

An assessment estimated roughly ₹22,600 crore of untapped economic value across forest and bio-resource activities.

वन एवं जैव संसाधनों में लगभग ₹22,600 करोड़ की अप्रयुक्त आर्थिक क्षमता का अनुमान लगाया गया।

Major Components

The partnership includes:

• Forest Intelligence Platform

• Digital grazing portal

• Bio-resource mapping

• Better market linkages

• Technology-assisted planning

Women-Led Enterprises

Special attention will be given to women-led producer organisations and forest-based businesses.

महिला-नेतृत्व वाले उद्यमों को बाजार से जोड़ने पर भी ध्यान दिया जाएगा।

19. ICAR Registers 16 New Indigenous Animal Breeds

ICAR ने 16 नई स्वदेशी पशु नस्लों का पंजीकरण किया

The ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) registered 16 new indigenous animal breeds.

ICAR-NBAGR ने 16 नई स्वदेशी पशु नस्लों को पंजीकृत किया।

National Total

With the new additions, India's total number of officially recognised indigenous livestock and poultry breeds increased to 262.

नई नस्लों के साथ मान्यता प्राप्त स्वदेशी पशु एवं पोल्ट्री नस्लों की कुल संख्या बढ़कर 262 हो गई।

New Breeds Include

The additions include:

• Four cattle breeds

• Four sheep breeds

• Kashmiri horse

• Sikkimese yak

• Other locally adapted breeds

Coverage

The newly registered genetic resources are spread across 13 states and Jammu & Kashmir.

Importance

Indigenous breeds often possess valuable characteristics such as:

• Climate resilience

• Heat tolerance

• Disease resistance

• Adaptation to local feed conditions

• Low-input survivability

NBAGR

Location – Karnal, Haryana

It functions under ICAR.

20. Veteran Actor Sowcar Janaki Passes Away at 94

दिग्गज अभिनेत्री Sowcar Janaki का 94 वर्ष की आयु में निधन

Veteran South Indian actor Sowcar Janaki passed away in Chennai at the age of 94.

दक्षिण भारतीय सिनेमा की वरिष्ठ अभिनेत्री Sowcar Janaki का चेन्नई में 94 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हुआ।

Career

She appeared in more than 400 films across languages including:

• Tamil

• Telugu

• Kannada

• Malayalam

Debut

She made her film debut in the Telugu movie Shavukaru in 1950.

Awards

She received several honours including:

• Padma Shri – 2022

• Kalaimamani

• Nandi Awards

21. India and ADB Sign $230 Million Loan for Chennai Water Infrastructure

भारत और ADB ने चेन्नई जल अवसंरचना के लिए $230 मिलियन ऋण समझौता किया

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $230 million loan agreement for improving Chennai's water and urban infrastructure.

भारत सरकार और Asian Development Bank (ADB) ने चेन्नई के जल एवं शहरी बुनियादी ढांचे के लिए $230 मिलियन का ऋण समझौता किया।

Major Objective

The project will strengthen:

• Water security

• Urban health

• Climate resilience

• Sewer infrastructure

Ring-Main System

Chennai is expected to become the first Indian city to implement a ring-main water-distribution system on this scale.

चेन्नई इस प्रकार की ring-main water system लागू करने वाला भारत का पहला शहर बनेगा।

Infrastructure

Approximately 170 km of pipelines will be developed.

लगभग 170 किलोमीटर पाइपलाइन तैयार की जाएगी।

Water and sewer pumping stations will also be modernised.

AMRUT 2.0

The project complements India's AMRUT 2.0 urban water-security objectives.

ADB

Established – 1966

Headquarters – Manila, Philippines

22. Quick Revision – 25 August 2026

त्वरित पुनरावृत्ति – 25 अगस्त 2026

1. 100% indigenous AK-203 Sher rifle – Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
   100% स्वदेशी AK-203 Sher – अमेठी

2. AK-203 supply contract – 6,01,427 rifles
   AK-203 आपूर्ति – 6,01,427 राइफलें

3. 14th India-Nepal JWG – Dehradun
   14वीं भारत-नेपाल JWG – देहरादून

4. NCSK – 33rd Foundation Day
   NCSK – 33वां स्थापना दिवस

5. NAMASTE – National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem

6. Razorpay – Multi-Currency EEFC Account

7. Dutch GP 2026 winner – Lando Norris
   Dutch GP विजेता – लैंडो नॉरिस

8. INR export invoicing reforms – DGFT
   रुपये में निर्यात बिलिंग – DGFT

9. India-Mauritius fuel agreement – Five years
   भारत-मॉरीशस ईंधन समझौता – पांच वर्ष

10. Mauritius fuel supplier – Indian Oil Corporation
    मॉरीशस ईंधन आपूर्तिकर्ता – IOC

11. Kanizsa Open 2026 – Pranesh M
    Kanizsa Open विजेता – प्रणेश एम

12. Cloud-skilling target – 1.5 lakh youth
    Cloud skilling लक्ष्य – 1.5 लाख युवा

13. AI job-skilling target – 10,000 youth
    AI प्रशिक्षण लक्ष्य – 10,000 युवा

14. Iran gas discovery – Over 7.5 trillion cubic feet
    ईरान गैस खोज – 7.5 ट्रिलियन cubic feet से अधिक

15. New criminal laws exhibition – Siliguri

16. BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting – Visakhapatnam

17. BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave – Udaipur

18. Vigyan Pragati – 75 years
    विज्ञान प्रगति – 75 वर्ष

19. Vigyan Pragati launched – 1952

20. Paradip Port projects – ₹427.80 crore

21. Paradip deep draft – Approx. 18.5 metres

22. Nina Saxena Technology Award – Nishanth Dongari

23. PuREPower – Integrated battery-storage technology

24. Bharatiya Antariksha Station target – 2035
    भारतीय अंतरिक्ष स्टेशन लक्ष्य – 2035

25. National Space Day – 23 August

26. Maharashtra's first 100% PNG village – Ashiv, Latur
    महाराष्ट्र का पहला 100% PNG गांव – Ashiv

27. HP-ISB Forest Economy MoU – Five years

28. Estimated forest-economy potential – ₹22,600 crore

29. New indigenous animal breeds registered – 16

30. Total recognised breeds – 262

31. ICAR-NBAGR headquarters – Karnal

32. Sowcar Janaki – Passed away at 94

33. Sowcar Janaki Padma Shri – 2022

34. India-ADB Chennai loan – $230 million

35. Chennai pipelines – Approx. 170 km

36. ADB headquarters – Manila, Philippines