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Tata Electronics & Merck Sign MoU to Strengthen India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing

On 2 September 2025, Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. and Merck signed an MoU to advance India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. The collaboration focuses on semiconductor materials, fab infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution for Tata Electronics’ upcoming ₹91,000 crore (USD 11 billion) fabrication plant in Dholera, Gujarat.

Merck will provide high-purity materials, advanced gas/chemical systems, turnkey fab services, and AI-powered Material Intelligence™ solutions. The partnership also emphasizes safety, best practices, supply chain localization, warehousing, talent development, and industry standards.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s visit to India (September 2–4, 2025)

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid a three-day official visit to India (September 2–4, 2025), marking his first trip as PM and celebrating 60 years of India–Singapore diplomatic relations.

He held talks with PM Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and key Indian ministers on strengthening cooperation in digital innovation, fintech, green energy, advanced manufacturing, skill development, healthcare, and education.

TCA Kalyani Assumes Charge as 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

On 1 September 2025, TCA Kalyani, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS), assumed charge as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. She brings over three decades of experience across key ministries including Defence, Telecom, Fertilizers, Finance, Social Justice & Empowerment, Information & Broadcasting, and Home Affairs.

Kalyani, a gold medallist from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, with advanced degrees from JNU, has contributed significantly to reforms such as Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for fertilizers, digital payment reforms at MTNL, and revival of the Fertilizer Corporation of India.

India–US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Alaska from 1–14 September 2025

The 21st edition of the India–US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 is being held from 1–14 September 2025 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Indian Army’s Madras Regiment is participating alongside the US 5th Infantry Regiment (Arctic Wolves Brigade, 11th Airborne Division).

Over two weeks, both sides will practice heliborne operations, mountain warfare, UAS/Counter-UAS tactics, artillery, aviation, and electronic warfare. Experts will also conduct sessions on information warfare, communications, and logistics. The exercise will conclude with joint tactical manoeuvres, live-fire drills, and high-altitude warfare training, focusing on UN peacekeeping operations and enhancing readiness for multi-domain challenges.

PM Modi Inaugurates Semicon India 2025 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 on 2 September at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The three-day conference (2–4 September) aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, positioning the country as a global hub for chip design, manufacturing, and innovation.

Semicon India 2025 has drawn 20,750+ participants, 2,500 delegates from 48+ countries, 150+ speakers (including 50+ global leaders), and 350+ exhibitors. Highlights include country pavilions, international roundtables, workforce development, and startup innovation showcases.

Following earlier editions in Bengaluru (2022), Gandhinagar (2023), and Greater Noida (2024), the New Delhi edition marks another milestone in advancing India’s semiconductor journey.

Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 – Educate Girls (India)

The Indian NGO Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (popularly Educate Girls) has been named a 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, often called Asia’s Nobel Prize.

Founded in 2007 by Safeena Husain in Rajasthan, the organisation focuses on mobilising communities and government resources to ensure girls’ education in rural and disadvantaged areas.

Educate Girls is the first Indian organisation to win this award.

The 67th Ramon Magsaysay Award will be presented on 7 November 2025 at the Metropolitan Theatre, Manila.

SCO Summit 2025 – Tianjin, China

25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin from 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2025, the largest in history with leaders from 20+ countries and 10 international organizations.

🔹 Key Highlights

  • PM Narendra Modi attends; speaks at plenary session on India’s regional vision.
  • Modi–Xi Jinping talks: focus on border issues, trade, and connectivity.
  • Meeting with Vladimir Putin amid global tensions and trade disputes.
  • Main focus: regional security, economic frameworks, Global South’s voice.
  • China (rotating chair) hosted 100+ events before summit, driving reform & innovation.

Members

  • 10 full members: China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran (2023), Belarus (2024).
  • Also has observer states (e.g., Afghanistan, Mongolia) and dialogue partners (e.g., Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia).

India’s Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1 2025-26, Beating RBI Projections

GDP Growth: India’s economy grew 7.8% in April–June 2025, up from 6.5% in Q1 2024-25.

Key Drivers:

  • Agriculture: 3.7% (vs. 1.5% last year).
  • Manufacturing: 7.7%.
  • Construction: 7.6%.
  • Services: 9.3% (vs. 6.8% last year).

RBI Outlook:

Growth exceeded RBI’s projection of 6.5% for Q1. Full-year 2025-26 forecast remains 6.5%.

India-Japan Sign Pact on Critical Minerals During PM Modi’s Tokyo Visit

On 29 August 2025, India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to strengthen collaboration in the critical minerals and mining sector during PM Modi’s visit to Tokyo for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The pact, signed between India’s Ministry of Mines and Japan’s METI, focuses on building resilient supply chains, joint mineral projects, sustainable deep-sea mining, stockpiling strategies, and investments in India and third countries.

PM Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba also set a target of 10 trillion yen Japanese investment in India over 10 years, emphasizing cooperation in SMEs, start-ups, and eight pillars: investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, people-to-people exchanges, and state-prefecture ties. ISRO and JAXA to collaborate on Chandrayaan-5 under LUPEX programme.

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.

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).

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.

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