Current Affairs Summary August 2025

📅 August 2025 – Current Affairs One-Liners (Chronological)

1 August 2025

• Vietnamese automaker VinFast opened a $500 million EV factory at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, creating 3,000+ jobs.
• Cabinet approved Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-1B (11.165 km, ₹5,801 crore, 12 stations).

2 August 2025

• Uttar Pradesh launched pilot scheme to convert cow dung into biogas, compost & eco-products under “Har Gaon Urja Kendra” scheme.
• PM-Kisan scheme’s 20th installment to be released on 2 August by PM Modi in Varanasi — ₹20,500 crore to 9.7 crore farmers.

3 August 2025

• SUV accident in Gonda (UP) killed 11 after plunging into Saryu canal; ex-gratia announced.

4 August 2025

• New India Co-operative Bank merged with Saraswat Co-operative Bank (effective 4 Aug).
• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off new trains from Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

5 August 2025

• Flash floods in Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) killed 5; many missing.

6 August 2025

• US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian imports, escalating trade tensions.

7 August 2025

• National Handloom Day observed.
• PM Modi inaugurated the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference.

8 August 2025

• Parliament passed MERITE Scheme (₹4,200 crore) to strengthen education & research in technical institutions.
• Industry 4.0 workshop for CPSEs held in Guwahati, organized by Ministry of Finance.

9 August 2025

• Raksha Bandhan: Several states (UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, MP, Uttarakhand) offered free bus travel for women.

10 August 2025

• World Lion Day observed.
• PM Modi flagged off India’s longest Vande Bharat Express (Ajni–Pune, 881 km).
• Inauguration of new multi-storey flats for MPs in Delhi.
• Surya Dronathon 2025 (drone competition) begins in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh (10-24 August).

11 August 2025

• Parliament passed the Income Tax Act 2025 (effective 1 April 2026).
• Income-tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 introduced/passed in Lok Sabha (11 August) and Rajya Sabha (12 August).
• Parliament passed the National Sports Governance Act 2025.

12 August 2025

• World Elephant Day observed.
• PM launched M.S. Swaminathan Food & Peace Award (Global) – 1st winner: Nigerian scientist Dr. Arenare.
• India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank & Lab inaugurated at Hyderabad.

13 August 2025

• Supreme Court heard petitions on Bihar electoral roll revision and use of Aadhaar in voter list.

14 August 2025

• On Independence Day eve, govt announced details of Operation Sindoor for Red Fort celebrations.

15 August 2025

• 79th Independence Day of India celebrated nationwide.
• India achieved 100 GW solar PV module manufacturing capacity.
• Launch of Annual FASTag Pass for private vehicles (₹3,000, valid 1 year / 200 trips).
• Govt launched Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) with ~₹1 lakh crore outlay to create 3.5 crore jobs over 2 years; first-time private-sector job holders to get ₹15,000 incentive.
• India’s 79th Independence Day celebrated; PM unveils “Mission Sudarshan Chakra” defence policy.

16 August 2025

• Pakistan Floods: Flash floods in northern Pakistan killed over 300 people within 48 hours; toll expected to rise.
  
• U.S.–India Trade Tensions: The U.S. canceled trade talks with India (Aug 25–29) amid tariff disputes.
  
• Tariff Hike: A 50% tariff on Indian goods by the U.S. set to take effect from 27 August 2025.
  
• China–India Diplomacy: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi began a 3-day visit to India for border talks, paving the way for PM Modi’s first China trip in 7 years during the upcoming SCO Summit.

17 August 2025

• GST Reform: PM Modi announced a major tax overhaul – abolition of the 28% GST slab and reduction of many items from 12% to 5%, effective October 2025.
  
• Fiscal Target: Despite GST cuts, India remains confident of meeting the 4.4% fiscal deficit target for FY 2025–26.
  
• Vice Presidential Election: NDA named C. P. Radhakrishnan (Governor of Maharashtra) as its candidate for the Vice President election.
  

19 August 2025

• World Mosquito Day observed.
• Govt temporarily waived cotton import duty till 30 September 2025.

20 August 2025

• World Mosquito Day global awareness campaigns observed.

21 August 2025

• Parliament passed the Online Gaming Act 2025, establishing national regulatory framework.
• Last date for filing nominations for India’s Vice-Presidential election.

22 August 2025

• Govt introduced the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill giving Governors powers to remove ministers/CM/PM if under 30-day detention.

23 August 2025

• National Space Day celebrated; ISRO achievements remembered.
• EAM S. Jaishankar said India–US trade talks will protect farmer & small producer interests.

24 August 2025

• DRDO successfully test-fired the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS).
• PM Modi invited Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to visit India.
• Haryana CM launched Youth Marathon in Sirsa (theme: drug-free society & health awareness).

25 August 2025

• US–India trade talks postponed amid tariff tensions.
• Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka met PM Modi in New Delhi; visited Rajghat.

26 August 2025

• Fiji PM Rabuka delivered lecture at Sapru House (ICWA), New Delhi during India visit.

27 August 2025

• Israel–Egypt signed record $35 billion natural gas export agreement.

28 August 2025

• India–Japan signed 21 MoUs in AI, semiconductors & tech partnerships.
• PM Modi left for SCO Summit (China) after visit to Japan.

29 August 2025

• Indian athlete Annu Rani won gold at Poland Meet with 62.59m javelin throw.

30 August 2025

• India bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
• Himachal Pradesh Assembly allowed 2-year delay in municipal elections.
• Orange alert issued for Mumbai & surrounding districts due to heavy rainfall.

31 August 2025

• PM Modi invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend 2026 BRICS Summit in India.
• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced to be chief guest at “Vimukt Jati Diwas” in Lucknow.