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<h2 id="content-id-1757987493016-0"><strong>Retail Inflation Hits 8-Year Low at 1.55% in July 2025</strong></h2>

<p>In July 2025, India’s retail (CPI) inflation dropped to 1.55%, marking the lowest level in eight years and the second-lowest since June 2017. This sharp easing from June’s 2.10% was largely driven by a steep contraction in food prices, which fell by 1.76%. While this benign inflation provides room for potential policy easing, the Reserve Bank of India opted to maintain its neutral stance, keeping the repo rate steady. Lower inflation offers relief to consumers but may limit nominal growth metrics.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Retail Inflation Hits 8-Year Low at 1.55% in July 2025" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Retail-Inflation-Hits-8-Year-Low-at-1-55-in-July-2025.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-1"><strong>US Mediates Peace Accord Between Armenia and Azerbaijan</strong></h2>

<p>On August 8, 2025, Armenia and Azerbaijan—after nearly four decades of conflict—initiated a U.S.-mediated peace framework at the White House under President Trump. The agreement pledges mutual respect for territorial integrity, renouncing force and claims, and includes U.S. exclusive development rights for a strategic "Trump Route" transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave via Armenia for 99 years. The deal aims to normalize ties and reshape regional geopolitics but faces skepticism over unresolved issues like Nagorno-Karabakh and sovereignty concerns.</p>

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[Image Source: BBC News]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-2"><strong>Security Forces Launch ‘Operation Alert’ Along Rajasthan Border Ahead of Independence Day</strong></h2>

<p>The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a week-long Operation Alert along the Rajasthan–Pakistan frontier from August 11 to August 17, 2025, in the run-up to Independence Day. Enhancing vigilance, the operation involves round-the-clock monitoring, increased foot and camel patrols, more checkpoints, and improved drills and SOP reviews. Additional personnel have been deployed to sensitive zones like Sriganganagar and Bikaner. The initiative also includes outreach to border communities and leverages modern surveillance tools to counter infiltration, drone smuggling, and other potential threats.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Security Forces Launch ‘Operation Alert’ Along Rajasthan Border Ahead of Independence Day" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Security-Forces-Launch-Operation-Alert-Along-Rajasthan-Border-Ahead-of-Independence-Day.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-3"><strong>India Secures 27 Medals at Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships 2025</strong></h2>

<p>India concluded its campaign at the 2025 Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships in Bangkok with an impressive 27 medals—14 in the U19 category (3 gold, 7 silver, 4 bronze), and 13 in U22 (1 gold, 4 silver, 8 bronze). The U19 team secured second place overall, while the U22 contingent finished fourth. Notably, Ritika clinched the U22 gold in women’s 80+kg, Nisha and Muskan won U19 women’s gold, and Rahul Kundu triumphed in men’s U19 75kg, showcasing India’s rising youth boxing talent.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India Secures 27 Medals at Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships 2025" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-Secures-27-Medals-at-Asian-U19-and-U22-Boxing-Championships-2025.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-4"><strong>Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Address Stray Dog Concerns in NCR</strong></h2>

<p>On August 11, 2025, India’s Supreme Court ordered immediate removal of all stray dogs from public spaces across Delhi-NCR within eight weeks, citing a serious threat of rabies and dog-bite incidents. Authorities in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad must ensure shelters are built with CCTV monitoring, sterilization, immunization services, and a helpline for bite reports. The court emphasised public safety—especially for children and the elderly—and warned of legal action against individuals or organizations obstructing the effort. The ruling overrides prior “release-back” norms.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Address Stray Dog Concerns in NCR" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Supreme-Court-Issues-Guidelines-to-Address-Stray-Dog-Concerns-in-NCR.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: PIB]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-5"><strong>India Conducts First Drone-AI Assisted Artificial Rain Trial in Jaipur</strong></h2>

<p>On August 12, 2025, Rajasthan launched India’s first drone-AI assisted artificial rain trial at Jaipur’s Ramgarh Dam. Agriculture Minister Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena flagged off 60 drones managed by GenX AI to release rain-inducing chemicals like sodium chloride into moisture-rich clouds. The pilot, long awaited for drought-stricken Ramgarh, has been prepared under scientific supervision by IMD and DGCA, and conducted in collaboration with an American tech partner. If successful, this venture could revolutionise climate-resilient water management in arid regions.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="India Conducts First Drone-AI Assisted Artificial Rain Trial in Jaipur" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/India-Conducts-First-Drone-AI-Assisted-Artificial-Rain-Trial-in-Jaipur.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-6"><strong>Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill 2025 Tabled in Lok Sabha</strong></h2>

<p>On August 11, 2025, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, and by August 12, it was passed amid Opposition protests. The legislation expands the National Mineral Exploration Trust—renamed the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust—to include offshore and international mining development and raises lessee contributions from 2% to 3% of royalty. It also facilitates lease extensions for deep-seated minerals, allows surplus and dump sales, and paves the way for regulated mineral exchanges.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Bill 2025 Tabled in Lok Sabha" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Mines-and-Minerals-Amendment-Bill-2025-Tabled-in-Lok-Sabha.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: India Today]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-7"><strong>Zomato Signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador</strong></h2>

<p>On August 8, 2025, Zomato announced Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador, following his appearance in the “Fuel Your Hustle” campaign celebrating hard work and perseverance. Zomato’s marketing head highlighted how Khan’s journey—from humble beginnings to global icon—mirrors the brand’s ethos. Khan echoed this view, saying Zomato’s innovation and passion for food deeply resonates with him. He will appear across Zomato’s multi-platform promotions, including television, digital, print, and outdoor activations.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="Zomato Signs Shah Rukh Khan as Brand Ambassador" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Zomato-Signs-Shah-Rukh-Khan-as-Brand-Ambassador.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-8"><strong>RBI Eases Rules for Setting Up Special Vostro Rupee Accounts</strong></h2>

<p>On August 5, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India significantly eased guidelines for Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) by permitting Category-I Authorised Dealer (AD) banks to open these accounts for foreign correspondent banks without prior RBI approval. Introduced in July 2022 to enable trade settlements in INR, SRVAs now benefit from faster onboarding, helping streamline rupee-based cross-border trade. The RBI emphasized that all existing regulatory norms—like FEMA, KYC, and AML—remain in force. This move aligns with India’s broader strategy to internationalise the rupee.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="RBI Eases Rules for Setting Up Special Vostro Rupee Accounts" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/RBI-Eases-Rules-for-Setting-Up-Special-Vostro-Rupee-Accounts.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

<h2 id="content-id-1757987493021-9"><strong> Net Direct Tax Collection Falls 3.9% to Rupees 6.64 Lakh Crore in FY26 Due to Higher Refunds</strong></h2>

<p>Between April 1 and August 11, 2025, India’s net direct tax collections fell approximately 4% year-on-year, amounting to 6.64 trillion rupees, largely due to a surge in refunds reaching rupees 1.35 trillion—a 10% increase from last year. On a gross basis, direct tax receipts (covering corporate and personal taxes) dipped nearly 2% to 7.99 trillion Rupees. Experts attribute the decline to personal income tax cuts and extension of the filing deadline. With the projected full-year direct tax target set at rupees 25.2 trillion, a recovery in collections is expected in the latter half of the fiscal year.</p>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt=" Net Direct Tax Collection Falls 3.9% to Rupees 6.64 Lakh Crore in FY26 Due to Higher Refunds" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Net-Direct-Tax-Collection-Falls-3-9-to-Rupees-6-64-Lakh-Crore-in-FY26-Due-to-Higher-Refunds.webp" style="height:200px; width:400px"><br>
[Image Source: Mint]</p>

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