Author name: Ajay Gulia

Today Current Affairs PDF : Daily Updated (Hindi & English)

Daily updated – Today Current Affairs PDF in Hindi and English for free download. Prepare effectively for competitive exams in 2025 with our GK Now Daily Current Affairs PDF!

  • Date-wise PDF
  • Important News in detail
  • Daily Current Affairs MCQs

Today’s Current Affairs PDF in Hindi and English

Today Current Affairs : 29 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 28 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 27 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 26 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 25 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 23 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 22 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 21 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 20 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 18 to 19 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 16 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 14 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 12 to 13 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 11 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 09 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 08 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 07 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 06 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 05 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 04 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 02 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 01 August 2025

Today Current Affairs : 31 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 29 to 30 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 28 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 26 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 25 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 24 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 23 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 22 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 21 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 19 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 18 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 17 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 16 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 15 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 14 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 12 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 11 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 10 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 09 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 08 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 07 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 05 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 04 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 03 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 02 July 2025

Today Current Affairs : 30 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 28 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 27 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 26 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 25 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 24 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 23 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 21 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 20 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 19 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 18 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 17 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 16 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 14 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 13 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 12 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 11 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 10 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 09 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 07 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 06 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 05 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 04 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 03 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : 02 June 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 31 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 30 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 29, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 28, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 27, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 26, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 24, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 23, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 22, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 21, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 20, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 19, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 17, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 16, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 15, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 14, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 13, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 12, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 10, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 08, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 07, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 06, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 05, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 03, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 02, 2025

Today Current Affairs : May 01, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 30, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 29, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 28, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 26, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 25, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 24, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 23, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 22, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 21, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 19, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 18, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 17, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 16, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 15, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 14, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 12, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 11, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 10, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 09, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 08, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 07, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 05, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 04, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 03, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 02, 2025

Today Current Affairs : April 01, 2025

Today Current Affairs : March 31, 2025

Today Current Affairs : March 29, 2025

Today Current Affairs : March 28, 2025

Today Current Affairs : March 27, 2025

Today Current Affairs : March 26, 2025

Why Use Today’s Current Affairs PDF?

  • Competitive exams demand consistent preparation, especially in General Awareness. Cramming six months’ worth of news overnight won’t work! Build a habit of studying daily current affairs PDFs for long-term success.
  • Our PDFs cover the latest national and international events, banking awareness, and other crucial topics.
  • Accessible in your preferred language (Hindi or English), ensuring comfort and ease in understanding.

Features of Daily Current Affairs PDF 2025

  • Comprehensive coverage of the most significant happenings from the past six months, helping you stay informed and prepared.
  • Simplified content that’s easy to study, revise, and retain.
  • Ideal for scoring maximum marks in competitive exams and mastering current affairs-related questions.

Boost Your Exam Preparation

  • Don’t miss even a single day of preparation! Download today’s Current Affairs PDFs to keep up with daily updates in politics, the economy, science, technology, sports, and more.
  • Accessible for current and previous years, enabling you to catch up on events you may have missed.

Start Your Success Journey Today! With the Daily Current Affairs PDF, unlock higher scores and achieve success in competitive exams with ease. Download your free copy now!


Dinesh K Patnaik, appointed as new High Commissioner to Canada

India has appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik (IFS, 1990 batch), currently Ambassador to Spain, as the next High Commissioner to Canada.

Canada has named veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as its new High Commissioner to India.

These appointments mark a step toward restoring diplomatic ties strained in October 2024 when India recalled High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma after tensions with then-PM Justin Trudeau.

Relations began improving after Mark Carney became Canadian PM, leading to a positive Modi–Carney bilateral meeting at the G7 Outreach Summit (June 18, 2025).

Both sides agreed to reinstate High Commissioners as the first step in normalizing ties.

PM Modi’s Two-Nation Tour (Japan & China, Aug 29–Sep 1, 2025)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on two-nation tour from August 29 to September 1, 2025, visiting Japan and China to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships, enhance regional cooperation, and participate in high-level diplomatic engagements.

Japan (Aug 29–30, 2025):

  • Attending 15th India–Japan Annual Summit with PM Shigeru Ishiba.
  • Focus on defense, trade, technology, clean energy, cultural ties, and Indo-Pacific stability.
  • First summit with Ishiba, signaling a renewed phase in bilateral ties.

China (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025):

  • Participating in the SCO Summit at Tianjin, hosted by President Xi Jinping.
  • Agenda: regional security, economic cooperation, and bilateral talks with Xi, Putin, and others.
  • Stress on peace along the India–China border.

National Sports Day 2025

National Sports Day is observed annually on 29 August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India’s hockey legend who won Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.

The day promotes sportsmanship, fitness, and national pride, and prestigious awards like the Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Dronacharya Awards are conferred.

The theme for 2025 is “Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main” (One Hour on the Playground), encouraging daily physical activity.

Restructuring of PM SVANidhi Scheme Approved

On 27 August 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, with an extension of the lending period until 31 March 2030.

  • Lending Period Extended: Now up to 31 March 2030 (earlier deadline: 31 Dec 2024).
  • Financial Outlay: ₹7,332 crore.
  • Loan Enhancements:
    • 1st tranche loan → ₹15,000 (earlier ₹10,000).
    • 2nd tranche loan → ₹25,000 (earlier ₹20,000).
    • 3rd tranche loan → remains ₹50,000.
  • Digital Push:
    • UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card for beneficiaries after repayment of 2nd loan.
    • Cashback incentives up to ₹1,600 for retail & wholesale digital transactions.
  • Coverage Expansion: From statutory towns → now also includes census towns & peri-urban areas.
  • Beneficiaries: To benefit 1.15 crore vendors, including 50 lakh new vendors.
  • Background: Launched on 1 June 2020 to support street vendors hit by COVID-19.
  • Progress (till July 2025): Over 96 lakh loans worth ₹13,797 crore disbursed to 68 lakh street vendors.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Completes 11 Years

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), one of the world’s largest financial inclusion programmes, completed 11 years on 28 August 2025. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2014 and launched on 28 August 2014.

PMJDY is a National Mission on Financial Inclusion, ensuring universal access to banking services. It provides:

  • Basic Savings Bank Accounts for every household
  • Need-based credit, remittances, insurance, and pension facilities
  • RuPay Debit Card to every account holder
  • Zero balance account opening at bank branches or Bank Mitra outlets
  • Mobile banking via USSD, even on basic feature phones

Appointment of Two New Supreme Court Judges

On 27 August 2025, the President of India appointed:

  • Justice Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court
  • Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court
    as Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

The appointments followed the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.

US Imposes 50% Tariffs on Indian Goods from Aug 27, 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a draft notice implementing 50% tariffs on Indian imports, effective 27 August 2025, in line with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14329.

The move follows Trump’s earlier announcement of an additional 25% tariff, citing India’s high trade barriers and close energy and defense ties with Russia.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 – Festival of New Beginnings

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity.

Celebration Dates (2025): From 27 August to 6 September, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.

Historical Significance: Though ancient in origin, it became a mass community festival in the late 19th century when Lokmanya Tilak used it to unite Indians during colonial rule.

PM Modi Inaugurates Maruti-Suzuki’s First EV “e VITARA” & Lithium-Ion Battery Plant in Gujarat

PM Modi inaugurated Maruti-Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) e VITARA and the TDSG lithium-ion battery facility at Hansalpur, Ahmedabad on 26 August 2025.

Key Points:

  • EVs made in India to be exported to 100+ countries.
  • 80% of batteries to be produced domestically → reducing import dependence.
  • Project reflects Make in India & Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.

Women’s Employment Rate in India Nearly Doubles Since 2017-18

According to Ministry of Labour and Employment, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24, Women workforce participation rate (WPR) nearly doubling from 22% (2017-18) to 40.3% (2023-24), and unemployment falling from 5.6% to 3.2%.

  • Rural female employment grew by 96%, while urban female employment rose 43%.
  • Women’s employability: 47.53% (2024) vs 42% (2013).
  • Postgraduates & higher: employment rate rose from 34.5% to 40% (2017-18 to 2023-24).
  • India Skills Report 2025: 55% graduates globally employable (vs 51.2% last year).
  • EPFO payroll: 1.56 crore women joined formal workforce in 7 years.
  • e-Shram portal: 16.69 crore women workers registered.
  • Female self-employment share: 51.9% → 67.4% (2017-18 to 2023-24).
  • Gender budgeting: ₹0.85 lakh cr (2013-14) → ₹4.49 lakh cr (2025-26).
  • PM Mudra Yojana: 68% loans to women (35.38 cr loans worth ₹14.72 lakh cr).
  • PM SVANidhi: 44% women beneficiaries.
  • Women-led MSMEs doubled to 1.92 cr, creating 89 lakh new jobs (FY21–FY23).

ISRO Successfully Conducts First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan Mission

ISRO Successfully Conducts First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan Mission on 24 Aug 2025, at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.

  • Agencies Involved: ISRO, Indian Air Force, DRDO, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard.
  • Objective: End-to-end demonstration of parachute-based deceleration system for Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.

Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu clinched the gold medal in the women’s 48kg category at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad (25 Aug 2025).

  • Total Lift: 193 kg (Snatch 84kg + Clean & Jerk 109kg)
  • Records: New Commonwealth Championship records in snatch, clean & jerk, and total
  • Impact: Secured direct qualification for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Anish Dayal Singh Appointed Deputy National Security Advisor

Anish Dayal Singh, 1988-batch IPS (Manipur cadre) and former DG of CRPF & ITBP, has been appointed as Deputy NSA under Ajit Doval.

  • He brings nearly 30 years of IB experience, including as Special Director.
  • Will handle internal security affairs – J&K, Left-Wing Extremism, Northeast insurgency, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism inputs.
  • Joins NSA team with Rajinder Khanna (Addl NSA), T.V. Ravichandran (Dy NSA), and Pawan Kapoor (Dy NSA).

🔎 Significance: His appointment strengthens India’s internal security strategy with expertise in counter-insurgency, intelligence, and reforms.

India’s First Removable Solar Panel by Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW)

Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has rolled out India’s first Removable Solar Panel pilot project. The 70-metre setup includes 28 solar panels generating up to 15 KW electricity.

These panels are durable, efficient, and removable, allowing for maintenance and seasonal adaptation, and are installed between railway tracks without land acquisition.

NorthEast United FC Retains Durand Cup Title

NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) retained the Durand Cup title with a 6–1 win over debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) on 23 August 2025 at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

  • NEUFC became the first team in 34 years to defend the Durand Cup, a feat last achieved by East Bengal (1989–1991).
  • Six different NEUFC players scored, with Alaaeddine Ajaraie contributing 3 assists and a stoppage-time penalty.
  • DHFC’s lone goal came via Jobby Justin (68’, deflected header).

Weekly Current Affairs PDF

Weekly Current Affairs PDF in English for Competitive Exams in 2025 for free download. GK Now is exclusively cover all the important events, incidents and news useful for students preparing for SSC, Bank and other Government jobs examinations. The weekly edition includes the one liners, topic wise detail news and MCQ extracted from the current affairs of that week.

Weekly Current Affairs PDF 2025

17 to 23 August Current Affairs PDF

10 to 16 August Current Affairs PDF

03 to 09 August Current Affairs PDF

27 July to 02 August Current Affairs PDF

20 to 26 July Current Affairs PDF

13 to 19 July Current Affairs PDF

06 To 12 July Current Affairs PDF

29 June to 05 July Current Affairs PDF

22 to 28 June 2025 Current Affairs PDF

15 to 21 June 2025 Current Affairs PDF

8 to 14 June 2025 Current Affairs PDF

1 to 7 June 2025 Current Affairs PDF

25 to 31 May 2025 Current Affairs PDF

18 to 24 May 2025 Current Affairs PDF

11 to 17 May 2025 Current Affairs PDF

04 to 10 May 2025 Current Affairs PDF

27 April to 03 May 2025 Current Affairs PDF

20 to 26 April 2025 Current Affairs PDF

13 to 19 April 2025 Current Affairs PDF

6 to 12 April 2025 Current Affairs PDF

30 March to 5 April 2025 Current Affairs PDF

23 To 29 March 2025 Current Affairs PDF

16 To 22 March 2025 Current Affairs PDF

09 To 15 March 2025 Current Affairs PDF

02 To 8 March 2025 Current Affairs PDF

23 Feb to 01 March 2025 Current Affairs PDF

16 to 22 February 2025 Current Affairs PDF

The week wise current affairs PDF Magazine are listed below :

9 to 15 February 2025 Current Affairs PDF

2 to 8 February 2025 Current Affairs PDF

26 January to 01 February 2025 Current Affairs PDF

19 to 25 January 2025 Current Affairs PDF

12 to 18 January 2025 Current Affairs PDF

5 to 11 January 2025 Current Affairs PDF

29 Dec to 4 January 2025 Current Affairs PDF

22 To 28 December Current Affairs PDF

15 To 21 December Current Affairs PDF

8 To 14 December Current Affairs PDF

1 To 7 December Current Affairs PDF

24 To 30 November Current Affairs PDF

17 To 23 November Current Affairs PDF

10 To 16 November Current Affairs PDF

4 To 9 November Current Affairs PDF

27 October To 3 November Current Affairs PDF

20 To 26 October Current Affairs PDF

13 To 19 October Current Affairs PDF

6 To 12 October Current Affairs PDF

29 September To 5 October Current Affairs PDF

22 To 28 September Current Affairs PDF

15 To 21 September Current Affairs PDF

8 To 14 September Current Affairs PDF

1 To 7 September Current Affairs PDF

25 to 31 August Current Affairs PDF

18 to 24 August Current Affairs PDF

11 to 17 August Current Affairs PDF

4 to 10 August Current Affairs PDF

28 July to 3 August Current Affairs PDF

21 to 27 July Current Affairs PDF

14 to 20 July Current Affairs PDF

8 to 13 July Current Affairs PDF

1 to 7 July Current Affairs PDF

23 June to 30 June 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
23 June to 30 June 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 19

16 June to 22 June 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
16 June to 22 June 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 17

09 June to 15 June 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
09 June to 15 June 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 22

01 June to 08 June 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
01 June to 08 June 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

26 May to 31 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
26 May to 31 May 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 18

19 May to 25 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
19 May to 25 May 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 19

12 May to 18 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
12 May to 18 May 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 18

05 May to 11 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
05 May to 11 May 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

28 April to 04 May 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
28 April to 04 May 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 16

21 April to 27 April 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
21 April to 27 April 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 18

14 April to 20 April 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
14 April to 20 April 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

07 April to 13 April 2024

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
07 April to 13 April 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 18

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
01 April to 06 April 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 24

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
24 March to 30 March 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 19

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
17 March to 23 March 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 24

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
10 March to 16 March 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 22

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
03 March to 09 March 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 19

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
25 February to 02 March 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 18

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
18 February to 24 February 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
11 February to 17 February 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 23

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
04 February to 10 February 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 23

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
28 January to 03 February 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
21 January to 27 January 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 16

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
14 January to 20 January 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
07 January to 13 January 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 21

Weekly Current Affairs Magazine
01 January to 06 January 2024
Medium : English
Pages : 20

Supreme Court’s Modified Order on Stray Dogs

The Supreme Court modified its earlier order on 22 August 2025, that mandated the confinement of all stray dogs to shelters across Delhi-NCR.

  • Now allowed: Stray dogs can be released back to their original places after sterilisation and vaccination.
  • Exception: Dogs infected with rabies or showing aggressive behaviour must be kept in shelters.
  • Public feeding ban: Feeding of stray dogs in public is prohibited; instead, dedicated feeding spaces will be created by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in each ward.
  • Adoption: Animal lovers can apply to the MCD for adopting dogs.

National Space Day – 23 August

National Space Day 2025 Date: 23 August 2025 (Second National Space Day).

Origin: Marks Chandrayaan-3’s soft landing of Vikram Lander & deployment of Pragyan Rover on 23 Aug 2023.

Historic Firsts:

  • India became 4th country to land on Moon.
  • 1st to land near the South Pole region.
  • Landing site named Shiv Shakti Point.

Theme 2025: “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities”.

Kajal Dochak clinches gold in U-20 World Wrestling Championships

On 22 August 2025, India’s Kajal Dochak clinched gold in the 72kg category, defeating China’s Yuqi Liu 8-6. Saarika (53kg) and Shruti (50kg) earned bronze medals, while Suraj bagged bronze in the men’s Greco-Roman 60kg category.

On 21 August 2025, Reena (55kg) and Priya Malik (76kg) won silver medals after tough final losses.

India’s Medal Tally so far: 9 medals (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze).

James Webb Telescope Discovers Uranus’ 29th Moon, S/2025 U1

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered a new moon of Uranus, named S/2025 U1.

  • The discovery was made by a team led by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) on On 2 February 2025.
  • This raises the total number of Uranian moons to 29.
  • The moon is estimated to be just 10 km in diameter.
  • It orbits Uranus at a distance of 56,000 km.
  • Lead scientist Maryame El Moutamid called it a “small but significant discovery.”

ISRO to Conduct Gaganyaan’s First Test Flight in December 2025

On 21 August 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan announced that India’s maiden manned space mission – Gaganyaan will have its first test flight in December 2025.

  • Progress: Around 7,700 tests (80%) completed; remaining 2,300 tests to finish by March 2026.
  • Other Achievements (2025): 196 milestones, including GLEX-2025, a high-thrust electric propulsion system, and plans to launch a 6,500 kg US communication satellite from India.
  • Aditya L1 Mission: Delivered 13 terabits of scientific data this year.
  • Axiom-4 Mission: ISRO corrected a LOX leakage in Falcon-9’s first stage, ensuring a safe launch.

Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill 2025: Real-Money Games Banned

On 21 August 2025, Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, creating a national framework for India’s gaming sector.

Objectives: Promote skill-based gaming & esports, regulate the industry, ban real-money betting/wagering games, and protect users from addiction & financial harm.

  • Prohibitions: Ban on money games, their advertisements, and related financial transactions.
  • Penalties: Up to 5 years jail, fines up to ₹2 crore for repeat offences.
  • Impact: Real-money platforms like Dream11, MPL, PokerBaazi face bans; esports & social gaming expected to grow.

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 IRBM with MIRV Capability

On 20 August 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (Chandipur, Odisha).

  • Technology: Equipped with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) capability, enabling deployment of multiple warheads.
  • Range: Over 5,000 km, covering Asia, parts of Europe, and beyond.
  • Conducted by: Strategic Forces Command, validating all parameters.
  • Developer: DRDO, marking it as the most advanced missile in the Agni series.

UIDAI–Starlink Tie-Up for Aadhaar-Based Customer Verification in India

On 10 August 2025, UIDAI partnered with Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd (owned by Elon Musk) to enable Aadhaar-based customer verification for Starlink’s satellite internet services in India.

  • Aadhaar e-KYC will allow paperless, secure onboarding.
  • Authentication is voluntary, as per regulations.
  • Starlink is now a Sub-Authentication User Agency (AUA) and Sub-eKYC User Agency (KUA).
  • Face authentication is being promoted for ease of use.

This move supports Digital India, helping provide high-speed satellite internet to rural and remote regions.

India–China to Resume Direct Flights

On 19 August 2025, India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India and to finalise an updated Air Services Agreement.

The decision came after talks in New Delhi between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Direct flights, suspended since the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier tensions after the Doklam standoff and 2020 Galwan Valley clash, will now be restored.

INDIA Bloc Names Justice B. Sudershan Reddy as Vice Presidential Candidate

The INDIA bloc on 19 August 2025 named Justice B. Sudershan Reddy (former Supreme Court Judge) as its candidate for the Vice Presidential election on September 9.

The announcement was made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi. Justice Reddy will file his nomination on August 21. All opposition parties, including TMC and AAP, are supporting him.

He will contest against NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan. The VP post fell vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned (21 July).

BCCI announces India’s Squad for Asia Cup T20 (UAE, 2025)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup T20 on 19 August 2025. The tournament will be played in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from September 9 to 28, 2025.

India, the defending champions, will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain, marking his return to the T20 format.

India to Establish Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035; Crewed Moon Mission by 2040

On 16 August 2025, Science & Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced India’s plan to set up an operational Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and send an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040.

The announcement was made during a special Lok Sabha discussion on India’s first astronaut aboard the ISS. The Minister lauded IAF Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla for his historic mission to the International Space Station.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s India Visit (August 18–19, 2025)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Indi from August 18–19, 2025. First visit by Wang Yi since Galwan Valley clashes (2020) and LAC disengagement (2024).

  • Meetings with EAM S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and PM Modi.
  • SR-level boundary talks (24th round) with Ajit Doval on LAC peace.
  • China pledged support in fertilisers, rare earths, and tunnel boring machines.
  • Visit precedes PM Modi’s likely trip to SCO Summit, Tianjin (China).
  • Symbolic goodwill: resumption of Indian pilgrimages to Mount Kailash (Gang Renpoche) & Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yun Tso).
Scroll to Top