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August 2025 Current Affairs (With FREE PDF)

August 2025 was packed with important events and updates that you can’t afford to miss! In this monthly digest, we bring you the August 2025 Current Affairs in a structured and easy-to-read format. From national and international events to legal, economic, and environmental updates, we cover everything relevant to your exams. 

Each update in the Current Affairs of August 2025 is curated by experts to help you score better in competitive exams. Stay ahead of the competition with our monthly roundup – your trusted resource for exam-ready current affairs!

Quick New Updates

1. U.S. Imposes Tariff on Indian Exports

The U.S. placed a 25% tariff on Indian exports from August 1, 2025, intensifying trade tensions and challenging sectors like pharmaceuticals against global competitors.

2. NISAR Satellite Launched for Earth Monitoring

India and the U.S. jointly launched the NISAR satellite to track climate change, disasters, and agriculture patterns with 12-day global coverage for data analysis.

3. UN Urges Overhaul of Food Systems

At UNFSS+4, the UN called for urgent reforms in global food systems, citing high emissions, widespread hunger, and inefficiencies in food production and distribution.

4. India’s Wetlands Resolution Gains Global Support

India’s wetlands resolution promoting sustainable lifestyles was adopted at Ramsar CoP15 by 172 countries, marking a major step in global climate conservation efforts.

5. GDP, CPI, IIP Base Years Revised

MoSPI revised base years for GDP, CPI, and IIP to reflect economic changes more accurately using advanced real-time digital data sources and methodologies.

6. Supreme Court Declares Roads Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court ruled that safe and motorable roads are a fundamental right under Article 21, holding states responsible for infrastructure maintenance standards.

7. Loans Empower Rural Women Entrepreneurs

Loans worth over ₹11 lakh crore have been disbursed to women SHGs under DAY-NRLM, boosting rural women’s financial independence and entrepreneurship opportunities nationwide.

8. Green Hydrogen Plant at Kandla Port

Kandla Port commissioned a 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant under the National Mission, producing 140 tonnes annually to promote clean energy in industry and transport.

9. Starlink Approved for Satellite Broadband in India

Starlink received approval to offer satellite broadband services in India, aiming to improve rural connectivity, disaster resilience, and defense capabilities despite cost challenges.

10. Rare Cromer Blood Group Found in India

India discovered CRIB, a rare Cromer blood group antigen, in Bengaluru; only 0.1% of the global population is believed to have this blood type.

11. Parliament Modernises Maritime Shipping Laws

Parliament passed the Merchant Shipping Bill and Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, aligning Indian maritime rules with global conventions, boosting ease of doing business.

12. ASEAN Faces Challenges Amid Rivalries

ASEAN’s centrality is strained by U.S.-China tensions, tariff wars, and weakening multilateral forums, pushing for stronger unity and diversified global partnerships.

13. Japan Marks Hiroshima Bombing Anniversary

Japan commemorated 80 years of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, recalling its devastation, origins of the nuclear arms race, and ongoing global disarmament initiatives.

14. WMO Certifies World’s Longest Lightning

WMO confirmed an 829 km lightning strike across the U.S., highlighting climate change, pollution, and urbanization as factors increasing lightning-related risks worldwide.

15. RBI Revises Co-Lending Norms

RBI mandated 10% loan retention, uniform asset classification, and interest rate transparency in co-lending, enhancing risk management between banks and NBFCs.

16. PM Inaugurates Kartavya Bhawan

The Prime Minister inaugurated Kartavya Bhawan, a GRIHA-4 compliant green building under Central Vista, featuring solar power, rainwater harvesting, and sustainable architecture.

17. India Reaffirms ASEAN Centrality Support

India reaffirmed its support for ASEAN, stressing cooperation in maritime security, digital connectivity, and trade diversification to strengthen Indo-Pacific regional stability.

18. MS Swaminathan Centenary Celebrated

The PM inaugurated MS Swaminathan Centenary Conference, themed “Evergreen Revolution – Pathway to Biohappiness,” honoring his Green Revolution legacy and sustainable farming vision.

19. CDS Releases Joint Defence Doctrines

India’s CDS released doctrines on Cyberspace and Amphibious Operations, strengthening integration, interoperability, and rapid responses for evolving security and humanitarian challenges.

20. India Extends PM E-DRIVE Scheme

Government extended the PM E-DRIVE Scheme till 2028, supporting EV adoption through subsidies, infrastructure funding, and modernization of electric vehicle testing facilities.

 

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