NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Infrastructure and Development
PM Modi Inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and Major Projects (August 10-12, 2025)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro from RV Road to Bommasandra
The 19.15 km stretch with 16 stations was built at a cost of approximately Rs 7,160 crore
Extended Bengaluru’s operational metro network to over 96 km, making it India’s second-largest metro system
Foundation stone laid for Phase-3 metro project worth Rs 15,610 crore covering 44.65 km with 31 elevated stations
PM also took a metro ride from RV Road to Konappana Agrahara station
India’s Longest Vande Bharat Express Launched
PM Modi virtually flagged off Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express covering 881 km in 12 hours
This became India’s longest-running Vande Bharat service with 10 stops including Wardha, Badnera, Akola, and Manmad
Average speed of 73 kmph making it the fastest train on the Nagpur-Pune route
Operates six days a week with departure from Ajni at 9:50 AM and arrival at Pune at 9:50 PM
India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank Inaugurated
Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the facility at National Institute of Animal Biotechnology in Hyderabad, Telangana
The 9,300 square feet facility was built at a cost of Rs 1.85 crore
Foundation stone also laid for new hostel block and Type-IV quarters worth Rs 19.98 crore
Financial Sector Developments
SEBI Proposes SWAGAT-FI Single Window Gateway
Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors
Aimed at simplifying compliance for low-risk foreign investors including government funds and sovereign wealth funds
Would benefit over 70% of FPI assets under custody as of June 2025
Registration periodicity increased to 10 years from current 3-5 year periods
KSFE Becomes India’s First Miscellaneous NBFC to Cross Rs 1 Lakh Crore
Kerala State Financial Enterprises achieved Rs 1 lakh crore business turnover milestone
Doubled business from Rs 50,000 crore in just four years with Rs 512 crore profit in FY25
Contributed Rs 920 crore to state government and holds Rs 8,925 crore in fixed deposits
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Acquires Stake in JM Financial Home Loans
Acquired 2.1% stake worth Rs 65.5 crore from JM Financial Credit Solutions
Transaction involves 13.65 million shares at Rs 48 per share
Expected completion by August 31, 2025
Technology and Innovation
BSNL Partners with Global Tech Giants for 5G Training
Signed MoUs with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia
Advanced training programs at BRBRAITT Jabalpur in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and cybersecurity
Expected to train over 2,000 students annually
Part of DoT plan to establish Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre
BEML Secures First Overseas Rail-Metro Contract
Won USD 1 million contract from Malaysia for Mass Rapid Transport System retrofit
Marks BEML’s international debut in rail and metro sector
Contract signed on August 9, 2025, for reconditioning work
Awards and Recognition
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Wins Global Award
Guwahati Airport’s Terminal 2 won International Architectural Award 2025 in Transport category
Recognized by Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design
Design inspired by bamboo resilience and foxtail orchids of Northeast India
Features sustainable elements including solar power and rainwater harvesting
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Diplomatic Relations
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. State Visit to India
Five-day state visit from August 4-8, 2025, marking 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Signed 14 MoUs and 18 business agreements during bilateral talks with PM Modi
Announced elevation to Strategic Partnership status
India extended free visa facility for Philippine tourists for one year
Global Security Concerns
Colombian Presidential Candidate Dies After June Attack
Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39-year-old presidential hopeful, died two months after being shot in Bogota rally
Shot twice in head during June 7 campaign event by alleged 15-year-old gunman
Six suspects arrested including mastermind Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez
Attack linked to FARC dissident groups, raising concerns about political violence return
Regional Developments
Australia to Recognize Palestine Following UK and France
Part of growing international recognition of Palestinian statehood
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
H-1B visa holders’ children at risk of losing Green Card eligibility under new US policy
SPORTS UPDATES
Athletics Excellence
India Shines at World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Meet
First-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze-level event hosted by India at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
Annu Rani won gold in women’s javelin throw with 62.01m performance
Murali Sreeshankar claimed men’s long jump title with season-best 8.13m leap
Shahnavaz Khan broke U18 national record with 8.04m, ranking world No.2 in U18 category
Rishabh Yadav Wins Bronze in World Games 2025
India’s first individual medal at World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China
Won bronze in men’s compound archery defeating compatriot Abhishek Verma 149-147
Netherlands’ Mike Schloesser won gold, USA’s Curtis Broadnax took silver
Safety Rankings
Numbeo Safety Index Mid-2025 Rankings
Mangalore ranked as India’s safest city (49th globally) with safety score of 74.3
Abu Dhabi topped global rankings with score of 88.8
Delhi ranked as most unsafe Indian city at 316th position globally
Gujarat dominated with three cities in top 10: Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat
IMPORTANT DAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Environmental Awareness
World Lion Day – August 10, 2025
Observed globally to raise awareness about lion conservation challenges
Highlights threats including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflicts, and poaching
Lions listed as “Vulnerable” on IUCN Red List with declining population of 23,000 mature individuals
Ministry of Environment celebrated at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat
World Biofuel Day – August 10, 2025
Commemorates Sir Rudolf Diesel’s first diesel engine run on peanut oil in 1893
Promotes awareness about non-fossil fuels as alternative energy sources
India is world’s third-largest oil consumer with target of 20% ethanol blending by 2030
Observed by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas since 2015
GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES
Innovation Initiatives
Maharashtra Launches ‘Garuda Drishti’ Cybercrime System
Advanced system to combat cybercrime and track social media criminal activities
Developed under Cyber Hack 2025 competition at minimal cost
Examined 30,000 social media posts and removed 650 offensive posts since launch
Rs 10 crore recovered from cyber financial crimes returned to victims
Financial Sector Reforms
Upcoming Banking Examinations 2025
IBPS Clerk applications open with exam dates in October 2025
SBI Clerk applications closing August 26, 2025
RRB Officer Scale-I exam scheduled for November 22-23, 2025
JAIIB Exam registration deadline August 21, 2025
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Infrastructure Investment
Total Metro Projects Worth Rs 22,800 Crore in Bengaluru
Combined value of Yellow Line inauguration and Phase-3 foundation stone laying
Expected to facilitate daily travel for 25 lakh passengers once fully operational
Corporate participation through CSR funding from companies like Infosys Foundation and Biocon
Market Performance
BEML Shares Surge on Multiple Contract Wins
Stock rose 4.88% to Rs 4,045.60 following overseas contract announcement
Also secured Rs 1,888 crore order for 600 LHB coaches from Integral Coach Factory
Order book stands at Rs 14,610 crore as of FY25-end with target of Rs 22,000 crore
KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
Banking and Financial Awareness
SEBI’s SWAGAT-FI initiative for foreign investors
KSFE’s milestone achievement in NBFC sector
Current banking exam schedule and important dates
Current Affairs Highlights
India’s infrastructure development through metro and rail projects
International diplomatic relations and strategic partnerships
Safety rankings and environmental observances
Static GK Points
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport location and significance
World Lion Day and World Biofuel Day importance
BEML’s role in India’s defense and infrastructure sectors
This comprehensive coverage of daily current affairs for August 12, 2025, provides essential information for banking, SSC, UPSC, and other competitive examinations, focusing on factual accuracy and exam-relevant content.
