Current Affairs Aug 2025
On July 31, 2025, the Telangana High Court bolstered its bench by appointing four new Additional Judges – Gouse Meera Mohiuddin, Chalapathi Rao Suddala, Gadi Praveen Kumar, and Vakiti Ramakrishna Reddy, who were sworn in by Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh. The Swearing-In Ceremony The ceremony, held in the Court of the Chief Justice, witnessed … Read more
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant increase in the budget for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), raising its allocation by ₹1,920 crore to a total of ₹6,520 crore. This move aims to strengthen India’s food processing sector. Boosting the Food Processing Sector Launched in 2017, the PMKSY is a crucial initiative to … Read more
Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, a highly decorated officer with over 35 years of service, will assume the role of Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) on August 1, 2025. He succeeds Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani. Lt Gen Singh, an alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, has a remarkable service history, including participation in … Read more
The Southern Naval Command recently witnessed a significant leadership transition as Commodore Varghese Mathew assumed office as the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala). The handover ceremony took place at the Southern Naval Command headquarters in Kochi, showcasing the Indian Navy’s commitment to seamless leadership changes for operational continuity. Profile of Commodore Varghese Mathew The Southern Naval Command: … Read more
On the 284th anniversary of the 1741 Battle of Colachel, the Madras Regiment of the Indian Army commemorated King Marthanda Varma’s victory against the Dutch East India Company in Kanyakumari. The Battle That Changed Indian Military History The Battle of Colachel on 31 July 1741 marked a crucial shift in India’s fight against European colonial … Read more
Senior IPS officer Shashi Bhushan Kumar (SBK) Singh has been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi, marking a significant development for the national capital. He took charge on July 31, 2025, succeeding Sanjay Arora. Appointment and First Day in Office SBK Singh officially assumed office at the Delhi Police Headquarters on Thursday evening. … Read more
In a tragic incident, the world bid farewell to Laura Dahlmeier, the German biathlon star and multiple-time world champion. She met her untimely demise at 31 while mountaineering in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. The Fatal Accident in Karakoram Sporting Achievements: A Legendary Career Life Beyond Biathlon Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams Remember Laura Dahlmeier for her … Read more
India’s space research takes a leap forward with Dr. A Rajarajan’s appointment as the new Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, effective August 1, 2025. A Veteran Space Scientist Takes Charge Dr. A Rajarajan, previously the Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), Sriharikota, brings deep expertise in … Read more
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