Current Affairs Aug 2025

Current Affairs Aug 2025

Kerala Leads the Way: India’s First Fully Digitally Literate State

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Kerala Leads the Way: India's First Fully Digitally Literate State

Discover how Kerala has achieved a monumental milestone by becoming India’s first fully digitally literate state under the Digi Kerala project. With a 99.98% training success rate across households, this accomplishment signifies Kerala’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusive digital education. Mass Mobilisation and Inclusive Outreach Training Through Grassroots Governance Why Kerala’s … Read more

US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South, Central Asia

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US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South, Central Asia

In a strategic move, US President Donald Trump nominates Sergio Gor as the US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, amidst tense US-India relations. Overview US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, his long-time aide, as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and … Read more

Srinivasan K Swamy Re-Elected as AAAI President for 2025-26 Term

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Srinivasan K Swamy Re-Elected as AAAI President for 2025-26 Term

Srinivasan K Swamy has been re-elected as the President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for the term 2025-26, marking his fourth consecutive term. This re-election comes as the association commemorates its 80th year in the industry. Srinivasan K Swamy: A Veteran of Indian Advertising AAAI Leadership for 2025-26 Outgoing President Prasanth Kumar … Read more

Indranil Bhattacharyya Appointed to RBI Monetary Policy Committee Ahead of October Meet

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Indranil Bhattacharyya Appointed to RBI Monetary Policy Committee Ahead of October Meet

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Executive Director Indranil Bhattacharyya as an ex officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), replacing Rajiv Ranjan ahead of the October policy meeting. Indranil Bhattacharyya: A Career Rooted in Monetary Policy In a significant leadership development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya, … Read more

SASCI Scheme: ₹3,295.76 Crore Allocated for Boosting Tourism in Lesser-Known Destinations

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SASCI Scheme: ₹3,295.76 Crore Allocated for Boosting Tourism in Lesser-Known Destinations

In a significant development, India’s SASCI scheme has sanctioned ₹3,295.76 crore for 40 tourism projects aimed at promoting iconic yet lesser-known destinations. These projects receive 100% central funding support, marking a crucial step towards enhancing regional tourism infrastructure and promoting sustainable travel experiences. SASCI Scheme: Objectives and Scope Purpose of the Scheme Key Features Project … Read more

India and EAEU Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

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India and EAEU Begin Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

In a strategic move to strengthen its economic engagement with Eurasia, India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have officially signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to commence negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This development marks a significant step toward enhancing trade, investment, and institutional ties between India and the five-member bloc, which … Read more

Yamuna Water Pipeline Project: Addressing Water Scarcity in Rajasthan

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Yamuna Water Pipeline Project: Addressing Water Scarcity in Rajasthan

In a significant move to alleviate water scarcity in Rajasthan, Haryana and Rajasthan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Yamuna Water Pipeline Project. This project aims to supply 577 MCM water annually to Rajasthan districts using underground pipelines from Hathnikund in Haryana. Key Features of the Yamuna Water Pipeline Project Project Scope … Read more

CCPA Penalizes Rapido with ₹10 Lakh Fine for Misleading Advertisements

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CCPA Penalizes Rapido with ₹10 Lakh Fine for Misleading Advertisements

In a recent development, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a significant ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido, an online ride-hailing platform, for disseminating misleading advertisements and breaching consumer protection laws. The penalty was enforced following an investigation that uncovered deceptive trade practices, false claims, and inadequate grievance redressal mechanisms that misled consumers across … Read more

ISRO’s First Gaganyaan Test Flight in December 2025 Confirmed by Chairman

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ISRO's First Gaganyaan Test Flight in December 2025 Confirmed by Chairman

India is on track to achieve a historic milestone with the upcoming launch of its first human spaceflight mission – Gaganyaan. ISRO Chairman, V. Narayanan, has officially announced that the inaugural test flight for Gaganyaan is scheduled for December 2025. With 80% of essential tests already completed, India’s foray into human space exploration is gaining … Read more

India Extends Fortified Rice Scheme to 2028 with ₹17,082 Crore Government Funding

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India Extends Fortified Rice Scheme to 2028 with ₹17,082 Crore Government Funding

India has extended the Fortified Rice Scheme until 2028 with a budget of ₹17,082 crore to combat anaemia and malnutrition through PM POSHAN and nutrition programs across various sectors. National Strategy Rooted in Nutrition Reform India has significantly increased its efforts to fight anaemia and malnutrition through the rollout of fortified rice and other nutrient-enhanced … Read more

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