2nd August 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🌐 National & International Affairs

• President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on Indian imports, along with a penalty for India’s continued energy and defence ties with Russia, came into force on August 1—further straining U.S.–India relations.

• India reaffirms its decision to continue buying Russian crude, which accounts for nearly 35% of its oil imports, despite U.S. pressure.

• Industrialist Harsh Goenka sees this as a pivot opportunity—to deepen trade engagement with Europe and ASEAN countries.

• Amid the trade standoff, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to protecting farmers, youth, and promoting swadeshi industries, emphasizing resilience in seeing global instability.

🌧 Environment & Weather

• IMD issues an orange alert across several Kerala districts, forecasting heavy rainfall and strong winds through early August. Authorities have been instructed to stay alert.

🧑‍⚖️ Governance & Policy

• Congress Party will host a national conclave focusing on perceived constitutional threats, reaffirming commitment to democratic principles amid ongoing political tensions.

• President’s rule in Manipur has been extended by six months, effective August 13, 2025, as approved by the central government.

🏛 State Affairs

• The Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly commenced in Ranchi on August 2, chaired by Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato. Parliament members began the day with obituary references, followed by a plantation drive marking Van Mahotsav. The 5‑day session will include the first supplementary budget (on August 4), budget debates (August 5), and new bill introductions on August 6.

🧪 Science & Economy

• India formally signed its first comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom—the India–UK Free Trade Agreement, concluded on July 24, 2025, opening new doors for export, investment, and strategic partnership.

• The National Green Hydrogen Mission’s pilot continues to gain momentum after the recent inauguration of India’s first indigenously-built 1 MW green hydrogen plant in Kandla, Gujarat (July 31).

🔬 UPSC-Relevant Analysis

• Insightful breakdown of India–U.S. tariff war, including structural divergences on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment (BRICS vs. U.S. alliances).

• Continued UPSC themes: Green technologies, ICJ ruling influencing the Kyoto Protocol, digital sovereignty, and evolving defence‑economy dynamics.

🏅 Sports & Events

• Haryana launches the ‘Sports Mahakumbh 2025’ on August 2, with over 15,400 athletes from 22 districts competing across 26 sports in four cities. Medals will be awarded in two phases (Aug 2–4 and later in August). The event, led by CM Nayab Singh Saini, highlights Haryana’s growing contribution to national sports.

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