Current Affairs Aug 2025
The Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, witnessed a significant leadership change on August 1, 2025. Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM took charge as the new Commandant, succeeding Vice Admiral CR Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM. Explore the pivotal role of INA in shaping future Indian Navy leadership. A Veteran with 34 Years of Distinguished Service … Read more
In a landmark move on August 1, 2025, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) named Khalid Jamil as the new head coach for the Senior Men’s Indian National Team, setting a new direction for Indian football. Strategic Decision with Strong Support The AIFF’s decision, backed by the Technical Committee chaired by IM Vijayan, favored Khalid … Read more
In a historic move to enhance railway safety, Indian Railways has introduced Kavach 4.0, an innovative indigenous safety system, on the Mathura-Kota section of the high-density Delhi-Mumbai corridor. The announcement was made on July 30, 2025, by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, marking a significant milestone in India’s quest for safer and smarter rail … Read more
In a groundbreaking event, SpaceX accomplished the launch of NASA’s Crew-11 mission on August 1, 2025, propelling a diverse crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The Launch from Kennedy Space Center Meet the Crew of NASA’s Crew-11 The team will engage in research experiments, station maintenance, and critical scientific projects pivotal … Read more
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
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