Explanation: ADB revised FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%, down from earlier estimates, due to US tariff impact

Explanation: The INDIA bloc raised transparency concerns regarding voter turnout and EVMs amid the EC's roll revision process

Explanation: India and the UK finalized a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) that includes tariff reductions, services liberalization, and worker welfare measures

Explanation: Sundar recorded his first Test hundred, while Gill and Jadeja also scored centuries in the tense draw

Explanation: Assam celebrated the first anniversary of Charaideo Moidam’s UNESCO inscription, with rituals and increased tourism focus

Explanation: Hariyali Teej, marking married women's ritual fasting and celebration in green attire, fell on 27 July 2025

Explanation: ESAIAS officer Anuradha Thakur, Secretary DEA since 1 July 2025, was appointed as a government nominee on RBI’s Central Board effective 24 July 2025

Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is cutting about 2% of its middle and senior manager workforce in FY2026

Explanation: Recently, Indian Railways successfully tested India’s first hydrogen-powered coach at Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. This marks a major step in India’s shift towards clean and green transportation. The tested coach is a 1,200 Horse Power (HP) hydrogen train under development. It is part of the Hydrogen for Heritage initiative to run 35 hydrogen-powered trains on heritage and hill routes. Each train will cost ₹80 crore, with ₹70 crore for supporting ground infrastructure per route. Hydrogen fuel offers zero carbon emissions, supporting India’s clean energy transition.

Explanation: Recently, Nashik rural police exposed a major black-marketing racket involving darshan passes at the famous Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple. The Trimbakeshwar Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Trimbak town, 28 km from Nashik city, Maharashtra. It is situated near Brahamagiri mountain, the origin point of the river Godavari. The temple was built by the third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao on the site of an older shrine. It is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in India, making it a significant pilgrimage site.