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DAILY DOSE 18^th AUG – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

National News

1. FASTag Annual Pass
   • Launched by NHAIacross 1,150 toll plazas (15 Aug 2025).
   • First day: 4 lakh users, 1.4 lakh transactions.
   • Cost: ₹3,000(valid 1 year / 200 crossings).
   • Applicable only for non-commercial vehicles.
2. Indian Tricolour at Seattle Space Needle
   • First-ever foreign flaghoisted at Seattle Space Needle (605 ft) on India’s 79th Independence Day.
   • Event: Organized by Consulate General of India in Seattle.
3. Highway Projects in Delhi(Launched by PM Modi, 17 Aug 2025)
   • Total cost: ~₹11,000 crore.
   • Projects: Dwarka Expressway (10.1 km, ₹5,300 crore)and UER-II (Alipur–Dichaon Kalan, ₹5,580 crore).
   • Aim: Reduce congestion on Inner/Outer Ring Roads, Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, NH-9.

Personality in News

1. La Ganesan Iyer (1945–2025)
   • Governor of Nagaland(Feb 2023–2025).
   • Earlier: Governor of Manipur, additional charge of West Bengal, Ex-Rajya Sabha MP (Madhya Pradesh).
2. Kabak Yano (Mountaineer, Arunachal Pradesh)
   • Summited Mount Elbrus (18,510 ft, Russia/Europe)on 16 Aug 2025.
   • Part of her Seven Summits expedition.

Indian Economy

1. Merchandise Trade (July 2025)
   • Exports: $37.24 bn(+7.3% YoY).
   • Imports: $64.59 bn(+8.6% YoY).
   • Trade Deficit: $27.35 bn (highest in 8 months).
   • Key drivers: Engineering, Jewellery, Electronics, Pharma, Chemicals.
   • Electronic goods exports:$3.77 bn (+34%).
   • Apr–Jul 2025: Exports $149.20 bn, Imports $244.01 bn.
2. Wholesale Price Inflation (July 2025)
   • WPI: -0.58%(2nd consecutive month of decline).
   • Food inflation: -2.15%.
   • Primary articles: -4.95%.
   • Fuel & power: -2.43%.
   • Manufactured goods inflation: +2.05%.
   • Retail Inflation (CPI): 1.55% (8-year low).

Art & Culture

• Ganeshotsav recognized as official state festivalof Maharashtra.
• Bhajani Mandals: Financial support up to ₹5 crore.
• New initiatives: Drone shows, theatre, lectures, live streaming portals.
• Awards for top-performing Mandals.

Sports

1. Devika Sihag (Badminton)
   • Won 2025 Malaysia International Challenge (Ipoh)– Women’s Singles.
   • Defeated Isharani Baruah (Scores: 15-7, 15-12).
   • Used BWF’s trial 3×15 scoring system.
   • Earlier titles: Swedish Open, Portugal International (2024)+ Senior Nationals (2024, Bengaluru).
2. Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025
   • Host: India (first time)– 20–23 Aug 2025.
   • Venue: Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun.
   • Participation: 11 Asian nations(incl. China, Japan, Singapore, etc.).
   • 9 events(222m sprint to 5000m relay).

✅ Quick Memory Hooks for Exams

• FASTag Annual Pass → ₹3,000 / 1 year or 200 uses.
• La Ganesan → Nagaland Governor, passed away.
• Seattle Space Needle → First foreign flag = Indian Tricolour.
• Trade deficit → $27.35 bn (July 2025, 8-month high).
• WPI → -0.58%, CPI → 1.55% (8-year low).
• Kabak Yano → Mount Elbrus (Seven Summits).
• Devika Sihag → Malaysia International Challenge winner.
• Ganeshotsav → Official festival of Maharashtra.
• Asian Open Skating → Dehradun, Aug 2025.

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