What's this post, Magic of 1 August 2025 all about?
Every day is new in itself. Today i.e. 1 August 2025 is also something different. Today’s day teaches us every women right no matter what the religion is. It teaches us the joy get from the harvesting festival. From patriotic to exploring today’s fact, word, thought and hot and spicy news, all these things make today’s day different from the rest. So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and dive into the depths of today.
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What makes 1 August 2025 special?
Let us know about today’s special events which give us the importance of every women’s right. It teaches us how a nation Switzerland which is known for its natural landscape, banking sector etc formed. It teaches us what PLA Day is and at last it will experience us the joy the Farmers enjoy during harvesting. Excited? Let’s us unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 by understanding these events.
1. 🧕🏼 Muslim Women Rights Day (India)
1 August is celebrated every year as Muslim women’s rights day, which reminds us of a historic legal reform, especially for Muslim women. This was the day when in 2019, the Protection of Right to Marriage Act was passed in favour of Muslim women. Through this law, the practice of instant triple talaq, that is, triple talaq – giving immediate divorce by saying it together, was made illegal and punishable offence.
This day is a symbol of justice, respect and security for crores of Muslim women who faced unfair practice for years. With the coming of this act, not only a social evil was ended but a strong step of constitutional empowerment was also taken, which shows that our country’s constitution thinks about equally irrespective of their religion, cast etc.. Today, through seminars, discussions and awareness programmes, the message is given that every woman, irrespective of the religion she belongs to, has the full right to respect, security and equality just as men have.
So let us celebrate the magic of 1 August 2025 with all the Muslim women for this achievement of theirs.
2. 🇨🇭 Swiss National Day (Switzerland)
National Swiss day is celebrated with great pomp every year on 1 August across Switzerland. This is one such historic moment which reminds us of the signing of the Federal Charter in 1291. Let me tell you that this was the document which gave birth to the foundational unity of Switzerland, when three cantons formed a mutual defense pact.
Today whole Switzerland is celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, parades and traditional Swiss flags. On this day, citizens celebrate their heritage, democracy and cultural pride, whether it is a small alpine village or a big city.
This day is not just a holiday but a celebration of the unity, sovereignty and constitutional heritage of the entire Switzerland. This is such an identity that makes Swiss people distinct from the rest of the world.
Come on, everyone celebrates the National Day of our country, now let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and celebrate Swiss National Day as well. And let’s promote not just national unity but the entire global unity.
3. 🛡 PLA Day (China)
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Day is celebrated in China every year on 1 August. This day is also called Army Day. The history behind this day goes back to 1927 when PLA was established. This day reminds us of the day when China’s military force was born during the Nanchang Uprising.
On this day, grand flag-raising ceremonies, military parades, and border-level personnel meetings are held in Tiananmen Square where China displays its defense strength, military discipline, and national pride. Stories, tributes, and documentaries of heroic soldiers are also shown in media across the country so that everyone can empathize with their efforts.
PLA Day is not just a military observance but it is a symbol of the ideology of “people’s army” which works for the security and sovereignty of the country.
Whichever country the army belongs to, it is the most loyal and courageous. So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025. Salute all those armies who sacrifice their lives for us on the border so that we can remain safe and we can celebrate our favourite festival.
4. 🍞 Lughnasadh / Lammas Day (Ireland/Neopagan)
Lughnasadh (pronounced loo-nuh-sah) or Lammas Day is celebrated annually on August 1. It is an ancient Gaelic harvest festival celebrating the first grain harvest and gratitude to nature.
On this day in Irish and Neopagan traditions, people make ceremonial bread called Lammas loaves from new wheat, which is then offered in temples or ceremonies. Activities like feasts, folk dances, and nature based rituals are also held on this day where people celebrate their harvest with the nature.
This festival is a symbolic mark of the end of summer and the arrival of autumn. So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and celebrate every seed that tells a story and harvesting which is like a blessing for us.
📚 Word of the Day - 1 August 2025
✨ Word: “Lucid”
🔈 Pronunciation: /loo·suhd/
🧠 Part of Speech: Adjective
✨ Meaning:
1. Clearly expressed and easy to understand.
2. Having full use of one’s faculties; mentally sound.
✅ Synonyms: Clear, Coherent, Understandable
🚫 Antonyms: Confusing, Vague, Obscure
📝 Sentence: Even during stressful situations, she gave lucid instructions that everyone could follow.
💬 Thought of the Day - Unlock the magic of 1 August 2025
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”
This quote teaches us the meaning of discipline. It tells us that the meaning of discipline is to control your short term desires so that you can achieve your long term goals. It teaches us to choose between “what I want now” and “what I want most”. It teaches you that real discipline is to prioritize future success by rejecting instant comfort and this habit makes us extra ordinary from ordinary.
So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and let us also become disciplined by choosing “what I want most”.
🤯 Fun Fact of the Day
Do you know that during World War II a bear became a soldier in the Polish army? Yes you heard it right. This bear’s name was Wojtek. He was officially given the rank of corporal and he also lifted heavy boxes of artillery along with the soldiers in the battlefield.
He was not just a mascot but a soldier who was respected and loved by his friends. When the war ended, Wojtek spent his retirement in Edinburgh Zoo of Scotland where people kept on coming to salute him. So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and salute this bear’s courage.
🗞 Top 5 Headlines (as on 31 July)
Here are the top 5 news articles as on 31 July 2025, to make you more Productive.
1. 💳 Major Changes to UPI Rules Begin August 1
What happened?
From 1st August, NPCI (National Payment Corporation of India) has implemented some new rules for UPI whose aim is to improve system performance, reduce overload, and provide protection from fraud. Let’s understand these rules one by one and see which rules will change.
1. Balance Inquiry Limit – Now not more than 50 times daily.
Now you can inquire your bank balance only 50 times per day through UPI. Earlier people used to check balance repeatedly through bots which used to put unnecessary load on the server but now with the implementation of this new rule, the pressure on the system will be reduced a bit.
2. Auto-Pay Transaction only during Off-Peak Hours
From now on UPI used for Recurring payments made through auto pay like Netflix, EMI, insurance etc. will now be processed only from 12:00 am to 5:00 pm. This will reduce congestion during peak hours like morning office hours.
3. New Restrictions on Bank APIs
Now new limits have been imposed on the Bank’s Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Now all API calls and status check requests will be within limits. This has been done to reduce fraudulent activities and technical glitches.
4. Cap on Transaction Status Request
When UPI gets delayed or stuck, its status is checked again and again, but now a cap has been imposed on transactions on status inquiry requests as well. For the system, this means more stability and less downtime.
So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 with the new rules of UPI.
2. 🏛 India Reacts Firmly to “Dead Economy” Remarks by Trump
What happened?
Former US President Donald Trump made a sharp statement in which he called India and Russia “Dead Economies”. He also announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports. But India immediately responded diplomatically and confidently. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that India is one of the fastest growing major economies in the world and we will aggressively defend our trade interests, especially for agriculture, MSMEs and domestic manufacturing sectors.
Why did this get so much reaction?
Calling any country a dead economy is not just considered economic criticism but an attack on the country’s image. India has made it clear that now we are not among those who bow down before any global power. Goyal also highlighted that India’s GDP export and digital adoption are strong indicators of economic vitality at the global level.
Why does it matter?
The statement left by him will now make trade talks even more tense. Tariff threats could make India-US negotiations even more challenging. India will focus more on becoming self-reliant and work more on its self-reliability and make in India policy. At the same time, India has told globally that now we are equal partners and not pushovers.
So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and tell the world that underestimating us can be costly. India is no longer the India of 1991. Now we negotiate between both growth and pride.
3. 🚨 Trump Issues Warning to Russia Amid Rising Tensions
What happened?
Former US President Donald Trump gave a direct warning to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
“Watch Your Words”
This warning came after Medvedev’s nuclear hint in which he referred to Russia’s dead hand system, a cold war nuclear retaliation system that can launch an automatic nuclear attack in case of extreme threat whether the leadership is alive or not.
Why is this tension dangerous?
Russia has taken military strikes and nuclear sabre-rattling on Ukraine to an aggressive level. On the other hand, Trump’s public reaction in this manner from the US side deviates from diplomatic language and shows a blunt posture. When both superpowers use nuclear capability and provocative language, the situation becomes even more serious.
Why does it matter?
Such statements are making relations between the US and Russia even more unstable. When nuclear capable nations use aggressive rhetoric, concern increases across the world, especially in NATO and European countries. This type of public confrontation can weaken backchannel diplomacy, which is usually done for crisis control.
Let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and keep hope that everything will be right.
4. 📉 Global Markets React to Trade Frictions and Earnings
What happened?
Through the end of July, major global stock markets like the S&P 500, Nasdaq and FTSE 100 traded near record highs. This rally was driven by a dazzling quarterly performance by some tags and industrial joints, with players like Meta (Facebook), Microsoft and Rolls Royce giving a solid push to the market. But amid this bullish momentum, rising inflation fears and trade tensions dampened investor enthusiasm.
Why does it matter?
When companies like Meta or Microsoft report record earnings, investor confidence is boosted again. People’s jobs seem to be stable and the economy feels healthy. But this is just on the surface. Donald Trump’s tariff threat has started to thwart global trade. There will be an impact on import export whose effect will ultimately be felt by consumers like us, whether it is electronics or daily use things. If inflation rises again, then the Central Bank can increase the interest rate; in simple words, loans will become expensive, people will spend more money on EMIs and investment will start becoming risky.
Let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and solve the puzzle of global trade.
5. 🛒 Tamil Nadu to Enable UPI Payments at All Ration Shops
What happened?
The Tamil Nadu government announced that by 2025, all 37,328 ration shops in the state will be equipped with UPI enabled POS machines. What does it mean? It means that 2.5 crore beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) will now be able to get their ration using digital payment, that too without any cash and confusion.
Why does it matter?
Just think, a mother who goes to get ration in a remote area of Tamilnadu does not have cash, but now she can make the payment directly through UPI. No cash hassle, no useless queues. Cashless transaction means less corruption, less cut in the middle and more trust. So that people know that their right is really reaching them.
So let’s unlock the magic of 1 August 2025 and let us also play an important role in making India a digital India.
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