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GST rejig: focus on a simpler two-rate structure; consumer durables may turn cheaper
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 10:12 PM
The government has outlined the contours of a major GST rationalisation that compresses slabs toward a simpler two-rate structure. Several items presently taxed in the mid-tier could shift lower, improving compliance and potentially boosting consumption.
NISAR deploys its giant radar antenna in orbit; full science operations next
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 10:03 PM
NASA and ISRO’s joint Earth-observation mission, NISAR, has successfully deployed its large radar reflector in orbit—an engineering milestone that clears the way for calibration and the start of full-fledged science operations.
Lok Sabha to hold a special discussion on India’s human-spaceflight strides
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 9:37 PM
The Lok Sabha has scheduled a special discussion to recognise India’s recent human-spaceflight achievements and to spotlight the role of space technology in the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, including education, jobs and private-sector innovation.
Chandrayaan-3: भारत का पहला सफल सॉफ्ट-लैंडिंग (23 Aug 2023) — Key Facts + MCQ
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 9:04 PM
ISRO ने 23 अगस्त 2023 को Chandrayaan-3 के Vikram lander से चंद्रमा के दक्षिणी ध्रुव क्षेत्र के पास सफल सॉफ्ट-लैंडिंग की। Pragyan rover ने सतह पर exploration शुरू किया। यह उपलब्धि भारत को इस क्षेत्र में उतरने वाले देशों की अग्रिम पंक्ति में लाती है — परीक्षाओं के लिए high-yield facts यहाँ हैं।
RBI MPC (Aug 2025): Repo rate 5.50% par unchanged, stance Neutral
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 8:28 PM
RBI ne 6 August 2025 ko policy repo rate 5.50% par hi rakha. SDF 5.25%, MSF/Bank Rate 5.75%; policy stance Neutral. FY26 GDP growth forecast 6.5%. Kuch banks ne MCLR kam kiya, isliye kuch borrowers ki EMI thodi ghat sakti hai.
