CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Indian IT industry, which generates revenues of $280 billion and employs over 5.8 million people, is going through a transformational phase. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming jobs, business strategies and work processes. Recent announcements by TCS have created concern in the industry, reflecting the impact of AI and the need to adapt.

The Odisha government has directed all departments and public institutions in the state to completely stop using the word ‘Harijan’ in official communications, records, documents, caste certificates and publications.

The Government of India has issued an important notification through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposing a complete ban on the import of certain jute products and ropes from Bangladesh by land route. Now these products will be imported only from Nhava Sheva port in Maharashtra.

The Union Health Ministry launched SHRESTH (State Health Regulatory Excellence Index), the first national initiative to measure and improve the quality, transparency and efficiency of the drug regulatory system across states and union territories.

On 26 August 2025, the Indian Navy will commission two state-of-the-art stealth frigates – INS Udaygiri and INS Himagiri – fulfilling its ambitious goals of modernization and self-reliance.

India has started adopting advanced technologies to tackle water scarcity and promote agricultural and environmental conservation.

The National Anubhav Awards 2025 mark a significant milestone—celebrating 10 years of the Anubhav Portal, an innovative platform that documents and honours the invaluable experiences and contributions of retired government employees.

The decades-long Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the South Caucasus region led to deep mistrust, violence and political instability between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Radioactive isotopes are being injected into the horns of rhinos in Africa to prevent poaching. The project is being led by researchers from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.

A Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory will soon be established at Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad; it will be the first in-house facility of its kind in South India.