Current Affairs

International Relations

National Current Affairs Aug 31, 2025 3 min read

August-International Relations (IR)

August 2025 tested India’s strategic autonomy amid a 50% US tariff escalation, while India reaffirmed national interest. Simultaneously, a diplomatic thaw with China reopened border trade routes. Independence Day outlined “Viksit Bharat 2047,” defense self-reliance, and BRICS ambitions. Red Sea disruptions and balanced West Asia diplomacy shaped geopolitical recalibration.

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Economy

National Current Affairs Aug 31, 2025 3 min read

Economy & Finance (August 2025)

August 2025 peaked US-India trade tensions as cumulative tariffs reached 50%, impacting exports except pharma and electronics. GST collections remained strong at ₹1.86 lakh crore. RBI maintained repo at 5.5% with a dovish pause and lower inflation forecast. AU SFB progressed toward universal bank status; UPI expanded globally.

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Culture

National Current Affairs Aug 29, 2025 3 min read

August-Places in News

August 2025 witnessed severe Himalayan multi-hazard disasters, with cloudbursts devastating Uttarakhand, J&K, Punjab, and Himachal. Globally, Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked 80 years since atomic bombings, Sudan faced a catastrophic landslide amid civil war, and Hurricane Melissa battered the Caribbean, underscoring escalating climate-linked vulnerabilities worldwide.

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National Current Affairs

National Current Affairs Aug 29, 2025 4 min read

Sports & Games (August 2025)

August 2025 featured Neeraj Chopra’s silver at Zurich, extending his podium streak, while Julian Weber set a world lead. India secured 12 medals at the FISU Games. Cricket transitioned to new leadership under Gill and Pant. Wimbledon champions Sinner and Świątek dominated discussions as the hard-court season began.

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Sci-Tech

National Current Affairs Aug 29, 2025 3 min read

Science & Technology (August 2025)

August 2025 accelerated India’s space and defence momentum: National Space Day unveiled Space Vision 2047; Gaganyaan tests advanced; Chandrayaan-4 approved. Agni-5 validated MIRV capability; stealth frigates were inducted. Bharat 6G roadmap released, AI compute expanded, and states launched sovereign AI stacks, reinforcing strategic autonomy and technological self-reliance.

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Polity

National Current Affairs Aug 29, 2025 4 min read

Government Schemes & Social Justice (August 2025)

August 2025 operationalized PM-VBRY to boost employment, expanded Lakhpati Didi and Namo Drone Didi initiatives, and advanced tribal welfare under PM-JUGA. Disability-friendly exam reforms, SMILE and NAMASTE updates, and scholarship DBT streamlining strengthened social justice. Kerala achieved full digital literacy, while heritage restoration and health security cess proposals emerged.

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National Current Affairs

National Current Affairs Aug 28, 2025 4 min read

Appointments & Obituaries(August 2025)

August 2025 featured key appointments including Sanjay Malhotra leading RBI, Urjit Patel at IMF, Sanjay Singhal as SSB DG, and Justice Surya Kant designated future CJI. The nation mourned Shibu Soren and La Ganesan, while globally tributes poured in for Apollo 13 commander James Lovell and statesman Ion Iliescu.

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Polity

National Current Affairs Aug 28, 2025 4 min read

August-Polity & Governance

August 2025 saw the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill addressing “governance from jail,” Supreme Court reaching full strength, and key rulings on Bar Council fees and district judge eligibility. Parliament passed tax, sports, maritime, and VB-G RAM G reforms, while digital governance advanced through DPI training, SAMPADA 2.0, and Bhashini integration.

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Environment

National Current Affairs Aug 26, 2025 3 min read

August-Environment & Ecology

August 2025 advanced climate and space research through ISRO’s HOPE Mars-analog mission in Ladakh. Sundarbans became India’s second-largest tiger reserve; Madhav was notified as the 58th reserve. India crossed 250 GW non-fossil capacity, launched Green Hydrogen Policy 2025, and designated Kandla, Tuticorin, and Paradip as hydrogen hubs.

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National Current Affairs

National Current Affairs Aug 22, 2025 3 min read

Books, Authors & Days (August 2025)

August 2025 emphasized Aatmanirbharta through Independence Day’s “Viksit Bharat @ 2047,” National Space Day’s Vision 2047, and Sports Day milestones. Global observances highlighted tribal inclusion and wildlife conservation. Major releases by Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar, Amitav Ghosh, and Sudha Murty reflected policy, diplomacy, and cultural themes.

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National Current Affairs

National Current Affairs Aug 22, 2025 3 min read

Reports, Indices & Rankings (August 2025)

August rankings showed India at 151st in Press Freedom, 102nd in Hunger Index, 130th in HDI, but 10th in Climate Performance. NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index ranked Odisha first, while Indore remained cleanest city. Maharashtra topped export readiness, highlighting district-led export growth and fiscal sustainability focus.

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National Current Affairs

National Current Affairs Aug 21, 2025 3 min read

Awards & Honors (August 2025)

Independence Day 2025 honored 127 gallantry awardees, including Kirti and Shaurya Chakra recipients linked to Operation Sindoor. Over 1,090 police medals were conferred. The 71st National Film Awards celebrated 12th Fail and Mohanlal’s lifetime achievement, while Educate Girls won the Ramon Magsaysay Award for transformative girls’ education.

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