Starting from 79th Independence Day, the USA imposing 50% tariff rates on India, Moldova joining the International Solar Alliance, Appointment of key defence positions in our forces & many more. This month has witnessed events which are going to shape the country's future & will play a huge role in the current affairs section of competitive exams. Let’s have a sneak peek at all the major highlights of the month in our August 2025 current affairs roundup.
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2.1 79th Independence Day
Credits : News18
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This year’s theme: Naya Bharat
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Celebrated to commemorate its freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule.
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Nation from Red Fort & outlined the vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047.
DYK: ๐น Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the first great personality of the nation to sacrifice his life for the Constitution of Bharat.
๐น Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by giving the longest such speech by any Indian Prime Minister to date (i.e. 103 minutes).
2.2 India Becomes World’s 5th Biggest Aviation Market
Credits : Ahmedabad Mirror
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According to the latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), India has officially handled 241 million passengers in 2024.
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The date showed an 11.1% increase from 2023, when the figure stood at 211 million.
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Top countries (in ranking): USA ๐บ๐ธ, China ๐จ๐ณ , UK ๐ฌ๐ง, Spain ๐ช๐ธ
2.3 Trial Run of Asia’s Longest Freight Train
Credits: Newsonair
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Conducted by the Indian Railway
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Name: ‘Rudrastra’
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Length of the train: 4.5 km
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Test conducted from the Ganjkhwaja railway station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, to Garhwa in Jharkhand.
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3.1 USA doubles Tariff rates on Indian imports
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Credits: Business Standard
- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order doubling tariffs on Indian imports to 50%.
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It applies to all goods imported from India into the US customs territory.
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The tariff hike comes at a sensitive time for India–US trade, with bilateral goods trade exceeding $190 billion in 2024.
3.2 107th Member of the International Solar Alliance
Credits: Manorama Yearbook
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Country name: Moldova ๐ฒ๐ฉ
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The International Solar Alliance was launched in 2015 by India and France at the COP21 Climate Summit in Paris.
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Aim: To mobilise solar energy investments, lower technology and financing costs.
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ISA headquarters: Gurugram (Haryana)
3.3 10th country to achieve elimination status of trypanosomiasis (HAT)
Credits: WHO
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Country name: Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช
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Declared by WHO
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Human African trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by protozoa transmitted through the bite of an infected tsetse fly.
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WHO headquarters: Geneva (Switzerland)
DYK: This is the second NTD eliminated in Kenya, following its certification as Guinea worm disease-free in 2018.
4.1 First state to launch a sabbatical leave scheme for Government employees
Credits: Newsonair
- State: Sikkim
- It offers the employees a unique opportunity for personal and professional development while retaining job security.
- Applies to regular state government employees who have served at least five years continuously.
- Under the policy, employees can avail of sabbatical leave ranging from 365 days to a maximum of 1,080 days.
4.2 India’s First Legislature to Run Entirely on Solar Power
Credits: Newsonair
4.3 India’s First Fully Digitally Literate State
Credits: The Statesman
- State name: Kerala
- This milestone was achieved under the Digi Kerala project.
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5.1Commissioning of INS Udaygiri & INS Himgiri
Credits: News18
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INS Udaygiri – Second ship in the Project 17A stealth frigate series, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
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INS Himgiri – First P17A frigate constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
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The Project-17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) are a series of stealth guided-missile frigates currently being built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Navy.
5.2 Successful test-firing of Agni-5 ballistic missile
Credits: NDTV
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It’s a type of Intermediate-range Ballistic Missile
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Tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
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Range: 5000 km
5.3 Conclusion of Exercise SIMBEX 2025
Credits: Connected to India
Discover the strengths and strategies by understanding the evolution of the Indian Defence Forces. Understand their vital role in national security and how they safeguard the nation's borders.
6.1 History created in the football arena
Credits: African Soccer
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Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times.
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He represents Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ and also plays for Liverpool Football Club.
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Mariona Caldentey (from Arsenal & Spain) won the Women’s Player of the Year award.
6.2 Cincinnati Open 2025
Credits: CNN
6.3 Asia Cup 2025
Credits: IndiaToday
- Sport: Hockey
- Edition: 12th
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Host: India ๐ฎ๐ณ
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It will serve as a direct qualifier for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 to be held in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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This is the first time that Bihar (India) will be hosting an International hockey event.
Uncover the debate surrounding India's national sport! Explore the complexities of hockey's position in Indian culture and its evolving identity.
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7.1 National Film Awards 2023
- Edition: 71st
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| Category |
Winner |
| Best Actor (Leading Role) |
Shah Rukh Khan (for Jawan)
Vikrant Massey (for 12th Fail) |
| Best Actress (Leading Role) |
Rani Mukerjee (for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway) |
7.2 Miss Universe India 2025
Credits : Business Standard
- Won By Manika Vishwakarma
- She will now represent India at the 74th Miss Universe competition, which is to be held in Thailand.
DYK: Sushmita Sen became the first Indian to win Miss Universe in 1994.
7.3 PEN Translates Award
Credits : Metro Vaartha
- Awarded by English PEN (UK-based human rights and literary organisation)
- Won by renowned Hindi author Geetanjali Shree.
- Won for her book "Elephants Lived Here".
- Book translated into English by Daisy Rockwell.
8.1 Smart City Index 2025 Rankings
Credits: Switzerland Global Enterprise
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Released by the International Institute for Management Development
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Highlights how cities worldwide are leveraging technology, infrastructure, and governance to improve urban life.
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Top: Zurich (Switzerland๐จ๐ญ)
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Top Indian city in the list: Delhi (104th rank)
9.1 La Ganesan
Credits: NDTV
- Governor of Nagaland
- Served briefly as a Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh.
- In August 2021, he was appointed as the Governor of Manipur, then shifted to Nagaland.
9.2 Frank Caprio
Credits: Catholic News Agency
- Also referred to as 'Nicest Judge in the World'.
- After earning his law degree, he was appointed to the Providence Municipal Court in 1985, later becoming the court's Chief Judge.
9.3 Shibu Soren
Credits: The Hindu
- Popularly known as “Dishom Guru”
- Founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
10.1 The Conscience Network
Credits : Amazon.in
10.2 M.S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India
Credits : Amazon.in
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Author: Priyambada Jayakumar
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It takes readers through three major phases of Swaminathan’s life: his formative years, his scientific journey, and his role in shaping India’s food security.
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