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Highlights of 12 August 2025 Current Affairs
- The US brokered a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending decades of conflict and establishing diplomatic ties, with new transit and cooperation agreements.
- August 9, 2025, marked 100 years since the Kakori Train Action, where revolutionaries looted government funds to finance anti-British freedom activities.
- India’s Asiatic lion population rose to 891 in 2025, reflecting strong conservation efforts, habitat expansion, and community participation in Gujarat’s Gir and beyond.
- Dr. Urjit Patel’s paper highlighted the US’s extensive use of economic sanctions, noting low success rates and significant global and Indian economic impacts.
- The SHINE Programme engaged over 13,000 students in biomedical research exposure, inspiring careers in science, innovation, and public health through hands-on learning.
- The CATCH Grant Program was launched to fund AI-based cancer care solutions, offering mentorship, infrastructure access, and up to ₹50 lakh in support.
- The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, promoting electric mobility, was extended to 2028, with subsidies, infrastructure funding, and modernization of EV testing facilities.
- India established its first animal stem cell biobank at NIAB Hyderabad, supporting regenerative medicine, veterinary biotechnology, and advanced livestock research.
- The MERITE Scheme, with ₹4,200 crore funding, aims to improve quality, equity, and governance in technical education, benefiting 275 institutions nationwide.
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan completed five years, implementing a nationwide strategy for drug demand reduction through enforcement, awareness, and rehabilitation initiatives.
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