Current affairs One Liner: 12-August-2025

  1.  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed MoUs with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia to initiate advanced training programmes in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and cybersecurity at its BRBRAITT institute in Jabalpur.
  2. The Indian Navy will simultaneously commission two indigenous Project 17A stealth frigates, Udaygiri and Himgiri, on 26 August 2025 in Visakhapatnam, marking a milestone in India’s naval modernization and self-reliance.
  3. Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water connections to over 15.68 crore rural households, achieving 81% coverage of the total 19.36 crore rural households in India as of August 7, 2025.
  4. The Government of India continues to advance energy sector transformation through expanded hydrocarbon exploration, national green hydrogen mission, biofuel blending targets, and increased LNG infrastructure as of 2025.
  5. The Department of Fisheries organised the Seafood Exporters Meet 2025 in New Delhi to chart strategies for enhancing India’s seafood exports through value addition, market diversification, and infrastructure upgradation.
  6. VinFast Auto India has partnered with HDFC Bank to provide comprehensive auto and inventory financing for its dealership network, ahead of launching its VF7 and VF6 electric SUVs in India.
  7. Hindustan Zinc Ltd has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), committing to sustainable and responsible mining practices.
  8. Tata Group’s Nelco has signed an agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite-based connectivity services across India.
  9. The Ministry of Defence has cleared the acquisition of long-range unmanned aerial vehicles worth ₹30,000 crore to strengthen India’s ISR capabilities.
  10. Bank of Baroda has introduced global UPI payment capabilities on its BOB World app, enabling customers to make UPI transactions in multiple countries.
  11. Morgan Stanley reports that consumer loan growth in India has bottomed out, with expectations of faster recovery aided by moderating credit costs.
  12. Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) has requested a government-backed credit guarantee mechanism to encourage higher bank lending to the microfinance sector.
  13. BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, expects India to miss its FY26 fiscal deficit target due to slower-than-projected revenue growth and persistent expenditure pressures.
  14. India’s retail inflation rate eased to an eight-year low of 1.55% year-on-year in July 2025, aided by falling food and fuel prices.
  15. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹6,000 crore for the development of greenfield townships near Lucknow and Noida to support urban expansion and infrastructure growth.
  16. Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation to strengthen maritime security and safeguard common interests in the Indian Ocean region.
  17. India has lifted approximately 302 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011–12 and 2022–23, reflecting major progress in economic and social inclusion.
  18. The Union Cabinet approved four semiconductor manufacturing projects in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab totalling ₹4,594 crore investment, boosting India’s semiconductor ecosystem and chip production capacity.
  19. Minister of State for Science & Technology inaugurated the country’s first animal stem cell biobank in Hyderabad and launched new biotechnology innovations to advance medical and agricultural research.
  20. The United Nations has urged intensified global cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation ahead of key international climate summits scheduled for 2025–26.
  21. Australia has announced plans to formally recognize the State of Palestine, marking a significant shift in its Middle East diplomatic policy.
  22. The Indian women’s under-20 rugby sevens team achieved a historic third-place finish at the Asia Rugby U20 Sevens Championship.
  23. Athletes Murali Sreeshankar and Annu Rani topped the podium in their respective events at the Indian Open 2025, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour in Bhubaneswar.
  24. A book by a Chennai-based naturalist on coastal ecology has been shortlisted for an esteemed UK prize for excellence in nature and environmental writing.
  25. World Elephant Day 2025 was observed globally on August 12 to highlight efforts for elephant conservation and the challenges facing these keystone species.

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