HOPE Mission
News-ISRO Launches HOPE Mission in Ladakh to Simulate Astronaut Life for Gaganyaan.
- Event – ISRO launched a 10-day high-altitude isolation experiment.
- Date – August 1, 2025.
- Location – HOPE facility, Ladakh, at 14,000 feet altitude.
- Purpose – To simulate Moon and Mars-like conditions.
- Objective – To study human endurance in extreme environments for long-duration space missions.
- Part of – Preparations for the Gaganyaan mission and future interplanetary exploration.
- About ISRO:
- Full Name – Indian Space Research Organisation.
- Established – August 15, 1969.
- Founder – Dr. Vikram Sarabhai (regarded as the father of India’s space programme).
- Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Parent Body – Department of Space, Government of India.
GI-Tagged Indian Textiles
News- Promotion of GI-Tagged Indian Textiles: Safeguarding Heritage and Empowering Artisans.
- Initiative – Government of India promotes GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products.
- Objective – To ensure artisan empowerment and cultural preservation.
- Implementing Body – Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
- Legal Framework – Under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999.
- Purpose –
– Safeguard traditional products from misuse and counterfeiting.
– Prevent unauthorized marketing.
– Promote authenticity and economic upliftment of artisans. - About GI Tag:
- Full Form – Geographical Indication.
- Purpose – Identifies goods with specific origin and unique qualities.
- Indian Law – GI Act, 1999.
- First GI in India – Darjeeling Tea (2004).
- Validity – 10 years, renewable.
- Authority – GI Registry, Chennai.
Krasheninnikov Volcano
News-This Volcano Erupts After 600 Years, Ash Rises 4 km High.
- Eruption – Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted after 600 years.
- Date & Time – Erupted at 2:50 AM local time (today).
- Location – Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia.
- Ash Plume – Rose up to 4 km above sea level.
- Last Eruption – The Krasheninnikov Volcano had remained dormant since around 1463.
- Warning Issued – Orange aviation warning due to risk to aircraft.
- Significance – A rare and dramatic natural event after centuries of dormancy.
Rajiv Anand
News- IndusInd Bank Appoints Rajiv Anand as New Managing Director and CEO.
- Appointment – IndusInd Bank appoints Rajiv Anand as MD & CEO.
- Previous Role – Former Deputy MD of Axis Bank.
- Tenure – From August 25, 2025, to August 24, 2028.
- Status – Appointment subject to shareholder approval.
- Board Decision – Appointed as Additional Director in the category of MD & CEO.
- Bank – IndusInd Bank – a leading private sector lender in India.
India’s First FIFA Talent Academy
News- FIFA and AIFF Launch India’s First FIFA Talent Academy for Girls in This City.
- Event – India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls launched.
- Location – Gachibowli Stadium Complex, Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Launched By – AIFF, FIFA, and Telangana Government.
- Scheme – Under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS).
- MoU Signed At – Telangana Sports Conclave in Hyderabad.
- Attendees – Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey.
- Aim – To develop women’s football with world-class training and infrastructure.
- Facilities – Residential training, education, medical care, nutrition, and mental wellness.
- About AIFF:
- Full Form – All India Football Federation.
- Founded – 1937.
- Affiliation to FIFA – Since 1948.
- Headquarters – New Delhi, India.
- Governing Body – Governs football in India.
- About FIFA:
- Full Form – Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
- Founded – May 21, 1904.
- Headquarters – Zurich, Switzerland.
- President (2025) – Gianni Infantino.
- Primary Role – Governs international football and organizes major tournaments.
- Members – 211 national football associations.
MCQs
Q1. Where was the 10-day high-altitude isolation experiment conducted by ISRO?
A) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
B) Sikkim Space Facility
C) HOPE facility, Ladakh
D) Leh Space Station
Q2. Where was India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls launched?
A) Pune, Maharashtra
B) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
C) Gachibowli Stadium Complex, Hyderabad
D) Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
Q3. Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank?
A) Amitabh Chaudhry
B) Rajiv Anand
C) Sandeep Bakhshi
D) Shyam Srinivasan
Q4. Which volcano erupted after 600 years in Russia?
A) Klyuchevskaya Sopka
B) Shiveluch
C) Krasheninnikov Volcano
D) Tolbachik
Q5. Which ministry is responsible for promoting GI-tagged textiles in India?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of MSME
D) Ministry of Textiles