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National Current Affairs
September 2025 focused on literacy, nutrition, and deep-tech themes, marking National Nutrition Week, Teachers’ Day, Engineers’ Day, and global observances like Literacy and Ozone Day. The literary landscape shone with Banu Mushtaq’s International Booker win and major releases by Amitav Ghosh, Kiran Desai, Arundhati Roy, and Vir Das.
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International Relations
August 2025 tested India’s strategic autonomy amid a 50% US tariff escalation, while India reaffirmed national interest. Simultaneously, a diplomatic thaw with China reopened border trade routes. Independence Day outlined “Viksit Bharat 2047,” defense self-reliance, and BRICS ambitions. Red Sea disruptions and balanced West Asia diplomacy shaped geopolitical recalibration.
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Economy
August 2025 peaked US-India trade tensions as cumulative tariffs reached 50%, impacting exports except pharma and electronics. GST collections remained strong at ₹1.86 lakh crore. RBI maintained repo at 5.5% with a dovish pause and lower inflation forecast. AU SFB progressed toward universal bank status; UPI expanded globally.
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Culture
August 2025 witnessed severe Himalayan multi-hazard disasters, with cloudbursts devastating Uttarakhand, J&K, Punjab, and Himachal. Globally, Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked 80 years since atomic bombings, Sudan faced a catastrophic landslide amid civil war, and Hurricane Melissa battered the Caribbean, underscoring escalating climate-linked vulnerabilities worldwide.
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National Current Affairs
August 2025 featured Neeraj Chopra’s silver at Zurich, extending his podium streak, while Julian Weber set a world lead. India secured 12 medals at the FISU Games. Cricket transitioned to new leadership under Gill and Pant. Wimbledon champions Sinner and Świątek dominated discussions as the hard-court season began.
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Sci-Tech
August 2025 accelerated India’s space and defence momentum: National Space Day unveiled Space Vision 2047; Gaganyaan tests advanced; Chandrayaan-4 approved. Agni-5 validated MIRV capability; stealth frigates were inducted. Bharat 6G roadmap released, AI compute expanded, and states launched sovereign AI stacks, reinforcing strategic autonomy and technological self-reliance.
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Polity
August 2025 operationalized PM-VBRY to boost employment, expanded Lakhpati Didi and Namo Drone Didi initiatives, and advanced tribal welfare under PM-JUGA. Disability-friendly exam reforms, SMILE and NAMASTE updates, and scholarship DBT streamlining strengthened social justice. Kerala achieved full digital literacy, while heritage restoration and health security cess proposals emerged.
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National Current Affairs
August 2025 featured key appointments including Sanjay Malhotra leading RBI, Urjit Patel at IMF, Sanjay Singhal as SSB DG, and Justice Surya Kant designated future CJI. The nation mourned Shibu Soren and La Ganesan, while globally tributes poured in for Apollo 13 commander James Lovell and statesman Ion Iliescu.
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Polity
August 2025 saw the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill addressing “governance from jail,” Supreme Court reaching full strength, and key rulings on Bar Council fees and district judge eligibility. Parliament passed tax, sports, maritime, and VB-G RAM G reforms, while digital governance advanced through DPI training, SAMPADA 2.0, and Bhashini integration.
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Environment
August 2025 advanced climate and space research through ISRO’s HOPE Mars-analog mission in Ladakh. Sundarbans became India’s second-largest tiger reserve; Madhav was notified as the 58th reserve. India crossed 250 GW non-fossil capacity, launched Green Hydrogen Policy 2025, and designated Kandla, Tuticorin, and Paradip as hydrogen hubs.
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National Current Affairs
August 2025 emphasized Aatmanirbharta through Independence Day’s “Viksit Bharat @ 2047,” National Space Day’s Vision 2047, and Sports Day milestones. Global observances highlighted tribal inclusion and wildlife conservation. Major releases by Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar, Amitav Ghosh, and Sudha Murty reflected policy, diplomacy, and cultural themes.
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National Current Affairs
August rankings showed India at 151st in Press Freedom, 102nd in Hunger Index, 130th in HDI, but 10th in Climate Performance. NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index ranked Odisha first, while Indore remained cleanest city. Maharashtra topped export readiness, highlighting district-led export growth and fiscal sustainability focus.
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