Daily Current Affairs – 06-08-2025
Science and Technology News
India Approves Rs. 67,000 Crore Defense Projects
India on Tuesday approved defense procurement projects worth Rs. 67,000 crore, including drones and other military equipment. These acquisitions aim to further strengthen India’s military capabilities. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, approved these procurements. A Defense Ministry statement noted that the projects include long-range drones, suitable for mountainous regions, from a Russian manufacturer, along with Russian-made S-400 missiles, MiG-17 and MiG-130 aircraft, and precision-guided munitions for targeting. The approved projects, valued at Rs. 67,000 crore, also include new technologies for maintaining the existing drone system.
International News
PM Modi Meets Philippine President, 14 Agreements Signed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, 14 agreements were signed between India and the Philippines across various sectors, aiming to further strengthen relations. India and the Philippines jointly conducted a cooperative naval exercise in the South China Sea on May 3, 4, and 5. On May 5, Philippine President Marcos, along with Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo and other officials, arrived in India. This meeting marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines, and President Marcos also participated in the Raisina Dialogue. Upon his arrival, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with President Marcos. Prime Minister Modi thanked the Philippines for its support during the recent terrorist attacks in Poonch. Prime Minister Modi stated that India and the Philippines are committed to strengthening the bilateral relationship, and cooperation in the South China Sea will continue to grow. President Marcos participated in the 3rd India-Philippines Business Conclave. The 14 agreements signed include cooperation in defense, technology, tourism, and crime prevention, among others. Additionally, both countries commemorated 75 years of diplomatic relations.
National News
ST Reservation Bill Passed in Goa Assembly Amidst Uproar
The Bill providing reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Goa Assembly was passed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday amidst uproar by opposition parties. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill was passed by voice vote. This bill was introduced last year. This marks the first bill to be passed in the Lok Sabha session after the monsoon session. Due to the continuous uproar, no other bill was introduced or passed. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that opposition parties’ disruption prevented important discussions on various bills listed for the session, but the government would not back down and would continue to pass bills. After the passage of the Goa ST Reservation Bill, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha for the entire day. According to the 2011 census, the ST population in Goa has increased significantly, leading to the allocation of 10 constituencies for STs in Goa. One constituency has already been reserved for STs.
President’s Rule Extended in Manipur with Parliamentary Approval
A resolution to extend President’s Rule in Manipur for another 6 months was passed in the Rajya Sabha amidst severe uproar on Tuesday. The resolution had already been passed in the Lok Sabha, thus securing approval from both Houses of Parliament. Rajya Sabha Chairman Harivansh rejected all notices given under Rule 267 seeking discussions on various issues, leading to protests by opposition parties in the well of the House.
Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister, Surpassing L.K. Advani
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (60) has surpassed L.K. Advani’s tenure to become the country’s longest-serving Home Minister. Amit Shah has served 2,258 days as Union Home Minister (from May 30, 2019, to present). L.K. Advani held the position for 2,256 days (from March 19, 1998, to May 22, 2004). G.B. Pant served as Home Minister for 2,249 days (from January 10, 1955, to March 7, 1961). Major actions during Amit Shah’s tenure include the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, efforts to eliminate terrorism by March 2026, and the introduction of new criminal laws. Amit Shah became the National President of BJP in 2014 and assumed the role of Union Home Minister in May 2019.