Daily Current Affairs — 12 August 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Landmark Study Offers New Insights into What Protects Against Dengue
Context A novel study has revealed important insights into developing strong immunity against DENV, which is otherwise quite complex. About Researchers from the US and Philippines have identified specific antibodies, known as envelope dimer epitope (EDE)-like antibodies, as the key for building broad, cross-serotype immunity following natural infection or vaccination. The findings represent a significant step forward in understanding dengue immunity and could lead to more effective therapeutics.
India Becomes World’s Third-Largest Automobile Market
Context The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has announced that India has emerged as the third-largest automobile industry globally, with a market size of about ₹22 lakh crore. About the Automobile Industry Global Scenario: The United States has the largest automobile industry in the world, valued at ₹78 lakh crore. China ranks second with an industry size of ₹49 lakh crore.
India-Sri Lanka 8th High-Level Meeting on Maritime Partnership
Context The 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) was held in New Delhi. About The discussions centered on strengthening cooperative engagements in the fields of marine pollution response, maritime search rescue, and maritime law enforcement, along with enhanced capacity building technical assistance initiatives. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work closely in addressing contemporary maritime challenges, ensuring safety, secu
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty
In News Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a historic U.S.-brokered peace agreement at the White House, ending decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Nagorno-Karabakh It is located within the international borders of Azerbaijan. It is in the South Caucasus region between eastern Europe and western Asia, spanning the southern part of the Caucasus mountains that roughly includes modern-day Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
SC Ruling On Stray Dogs
Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India directed the Delhi government and authorities of Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad to capture and relocate stray dogs to shelters, calling the situation ‘grim’. Stray Dog Problem in India India is home to over 60 million stray dogs, accounting for 37% of the global stray dog population. Dog bites occur every 10 seconds in India, totaling over 3 million annually.