Current Affairs 5 August 2026

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  • India scraps import duty on select mobile phone and electronics parts
  • India’s FY2024-25 GDP growth estimated at 6.5 percent

…and 9 more stories on ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL, DIPLOMACY.

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ECONOMY

India scraps import duty on select mobile phone and electronics parts

India removed import duties on some parts used to make mobile phones and other electronic devices. Reuters reported that the move eliminates the earlier 7.5% and 5% levies on selected inputs. The decision is expected to support electronics manufacturing and reduce production costs for companies operating in India. It may also benefit firms such as Apple and Xiaomi. The policy is important for exam preparation because it links taxation, manufacturing policy, and global supply chains.

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India removed import duties on which category of goods?

ECONOMY

India’s FY2024-25 GDP growth estimated at 6.5 percent

India’s GDP growth for financial year 2024-25 has been pegged at 6.5 percent. BBC reported that this is the slowest growth rate in four years, even though the latest figures were described as faster than expected. The number is relevant for understanding the state of the Indian economy and the broader growth slowdown. It is also important for questions on national income data and recent macroeconomic trends. Exam-oriented discussions may connect this figure with policy responses, consumption, and investment trends.

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What was India’s GDP growth estimate for FY2024-25?

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