CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Supreme Court has cited the persistent delays by Speakers in deciding anti-defection petitions and urged Parliament to reconsider whether the current system serves its democratic purpose.

National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on 7 August. This day is dedicated to honoring the rich heritage of the Indian handloom tradition and highlighting the valuable contribution of weavers.

Recently, the famous Patalpani–Kalakund heritage train has resumed operation in Madhya Pradesh.

A new blood group of the world was discovered in a 38-year-old woman of Kolar district of Karnataka, which was named 'CRIB'. This is being considered a historic achievement in hematology.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana from Varanasi.

The Centre has notified a Single Window System for the appointment of Directors General of Police (DGPs) in the states in line with the directions of the Supreme Court.

India's Legal Aid System, despite being one of the largest systems in the world, is suffering from inadequate capacity, lack of awareness and access. This emphasises the urgent need to boost institutional and grassroots capacities to ensure justice, especially for the marginalised.

The Defence Ministry has announced that the third Nilgiri class warship 'Himgiri' built under Project 17A has been formally inducted into the Indian Navy.

At the Mobile Conclave held in New Delhi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that Elon Musk's Starlink has got the license to provide satellite internet service in India.

India’s digital payments system has shown phenomenal growth in recent years, reflecting the country’s rapid progress towards a digital economy. According to the recent data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the RBI Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) reached 493.22 in March 2025, up significantly from 465.33 in September 2024.