Daily Current Affairs – 07 Aug 2025 | NDA & Other Exams
🔥 Top Flash Headlines
- US imposes additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, raising total tariff burden to 50%, mainly due to India’s crude oil imports from Russia.
- Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth ₹67,000 crore to enhance Indian Armed Forces operational capabilities.
- Supreme Court seeks Election Commission of India’s response on deletion of 65 lakh voters from Bihar’s draft electoral roll.
Exam Insight: Understanding current high-impact trade sanctions and major defence procurement highlights is crucial for grasping India’s strategic challenges and military modernization.
🏛️ Politics & Governance
- Supreme Court asks Election Commission to provide individual reasons for removing large number of voters from Bihar’s draft electoral roll.
- RBI keeps policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5%, maintaining a neutral stance amid global tariff tensions.
- President’s Rule imposed again in an unspecified Indian state in August 2025.
Exam Insight: Governance decisions involving judiciary oversight of election processes and RBI’s monetary stance influence national stability and democratic processes.
🪖 Defence & Strategic Relations
- Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approves ₹67,000 crore proposals including thermal image-based night vision devices for Indian Navy, autonomous surface crafts, BrahMos fire control system upgrades, and Barak-1 missile system enhancements.
- Indian Air Force participated in bilateral air exercises with Malaysia using Su-30MKI fighters.
- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visits Moscow amid heightened India-Russia-US geopolitical tensions over trade and defence.
Exam Insight: Defence procurement and strategic exercises underscore India’s focus on tactical superiority and strong treaties amidst global tensions.
🌍 Geopolitics
- US-India relations worsen as US raises tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, citing India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil despite Western sanctions.
- Russia officially recognizes the Taliban government in Afghanistan, signaling shifts in Central Asian geopolitics.
- Taiwan conducts largest-ever military exercises amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
- QUAD and NATO monitor increased Chinese and Russian assertiveness in Indo-Pacific and European theaters.
Exam Insight: The evolving geopolitical landscape affects India’s diplomacy and defense posture in contested regions and global alignments.
💸 Trade & Economy
- US tariffs on Indian exports increase to 50%, impacting sectors like pharmaceuticals and agricultural products.
- Indian equity markets remain cautious with marginal upticks amid global uncertainty.
- South Korea launches “Local Consumption Boost” campaign to revitalize domestic demand amid structural demographic challenges.
- JPMorgan reports that tariffs on critical US national security sectors likely to be maintained beyond Trump’s tenure.
Exam Insight: Trade conflicts and tariff policies have direct implications on India’s economy and global trade alliances.
🧪 Science & Technology
- Seven researchers awarded 2025 Future Science Prizes for breakthroughs: paleontology confirming bird-dinosaur link, topological electronic materials, and advances in non-volatile semiconductor memory technologies.
- Yamaha Motor and RIKEN institute sign joint research agreement on AI-powered cell handling technologies for next-gen automated experimentation in life sciences.
- DRDO continues indigenous missile tests (recently Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile) enhancing battlefield capability.
Exam Insight: Advances in indigenous defence technologies and cutting-edge scientific research augment India’s technological self-reliance and innovation edge.
🌿 Environment
- No major national or international environmental policy updates reported today.
🏆 Sports
- Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj jumps 12 spots to career-best Test ranking following outstanding performance in England’s Oval series.
Exam Insight: Military aspirants must keep abreast of national achievements in sports as they reflect discipline and competitive spirit.
🎖️ Awards & Appointments
- Continued recognition of military and scientific excellence; details not freshly reported today.
📝 Exam Angle MCQs
- What total tariff rate has the US imposed on Indian exports as of August 7, 2025?
a) 25%
b) 35%
c) 50%
d) 75%
Answer: c) 50% - Which council approved ₹67,000 crore defence proposals in August 2025?
a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
b) Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
c) National Security Council (NSC)
d) Election Commission of India
Answer: b) Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) - What key Indian fighter jet was involved in the bilateral air exercise with Malaysia?
a) Mirage 2000
b) Su-30MKI
c) Tejas
d) MiG-29
Answer: b) Su-30MKI - Which country did Russia officially recognize that is significant for Central Asian geopolitics?
a) Syria
b) Taliban-led Afghanistan
c) Iran
d) Kazakhstan
Answer: b) Taliban-led Afghanistan - What has the RBI’s policy interest rate been maintained at as of August 2025?
a) 4.5%
b) 5%
c) 5.5%
d) 6%
Answer: c) 5.5%
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