Today Current Affairs & G.K 05/08/2025
1. Congress has decided to observe 5 August as “Black Day” in which state/UT?
Answer : Jammu & Kashmir
The political party Indian National Congress has decided to observe 5 August as a “Black Day” in Jammu & Kashmir, marking the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and the downgrading of J&K from full statehood to two Union Territories in 2019.
Specifically, the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), under its president Tariq Hameed Karra, announced the observance statewide in Jammu & Kashmir to protest the loss of political and administrative status.
2. India’s retail inflation in June 2025 fell to what percentage?
Answer : 2.1%
India’s retail inflation in June 2025, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), fell to 2.10% year-on-year, marking the lowest rate since January 2019.
This decline was largely driven by sharp deflation in food prices, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) contracting by about –1.06%. Vegetable prices alone plunged roughly 19% year-on-year, alongside notable reductions in pulses, cereals, and dairy products.
At 2.10%, inflation remained well below the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target of 4%, giving policymakers room to ease monetary conditions further. In fact, in June, the RBI cut its repo rate by 50 basis points, leveraging the low-inflation environment.
3. Who won the first Chess Esports World Cup title?
Answer : Magnus Carlsen
The first-ever Chess Esports World Cup title was won by Magnus Carlsen, representing Team Liquid. He clinched the championship by defeating Alireza Firouzja of Team Falcons in the final on August 1, 2025, at the event held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Carlsen secured the top prize of $250,000 in what marked the inaugural chess competition within the Esports World Cup series.
4. India and U.S. are expected to resume broader trade deal talks in which month of 2025?
Answer : August
India and the United States are expected to resume broader bilateral trade negotiations in mid-August 2025, with a U.S. delegation scheduled to visit New Delhi around that time. The goal is to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement by September or October.
5. BlueBird communication satellite is developed by which country?
Answer : United States
The BlueBird communication satellites are developed by AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based company headquartered in Midland, Texas. These satellites are built in the United States and designed to enable direct satellite-to-smartphone connectivity, without the need for ground-based cell towers.
6. Who was honoured with the 43rd Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2025?
Answer : Nitin Gadkari
The 43rd Lokmanya Tilak National Award for 2025 was conferred upon Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in recognition of his transformative contributions to nation‑building—most notably his leadership in developing India’s road and highway infrastructure.
The award ceremony took place in Pune on August 1, 2025, commemorating the death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The honor included a memento, citation, and a ₹1 lakh cash prize, presented by the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust.