Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 12 August 2025
Introduction
Stay ahead in your NDA preparation with today’s comprehensive coverage of essential current affairs from multiple domains. This daily digest highlights the most significant developments across politics, defence, economy, and science that are crucial for NDA exam success and interview preparation.
Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights
Politics & Governance
The Lok Sabha has passed landmark legislations, including the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025. These bills overhaul India’s sports governance framework, promoting transparency, accountability, and high performance as India prepares for the 2036 Olympics.
Defence & International Relations
Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Chief of the Australian Army, commenced a four-day visit to India to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation. Concurrently, India’s Defence Acquisition Council approved a ₹30,000 crore deal to procure 87 indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones, bolstering reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities.
Economy & Environment
Kerala State Financial Enterprise (KSFE) became the first miscellaneous NBFC in India to cross a turnover of ₹1 lakh crore. Additionally, Indian Railways conducted a successful trial run of ‘Rudrastra,’ Asia’s longest freight train at 4.5 km length, enhancing freight logistics efficiency.
Science & Technology
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology in Hyderabad. This facility will propel research and preservation in animal biotechnology, marking a significant advancement in the field.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
These diverse current affairs topics form essential general knowledge and analytical material for NDA and SSB exams. Understanding government policies, defence developments, economic milestones, and scientific advancements equips aspirants with well-rounded current affairs knowledge for interviews and written tests.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Which bill aims to transform India’s sports administration and was passed in August 2025?
a) National Sports Governance Bill
b) Sports Promotion Act
c) Athlete Welfare Bill
d) National Anti-Doping Bill - The Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones approved by the Defence Acquisition Council are primarily used for:
a) Heavy artillery strikes
b) Reconnaissance and electronic warfare
c) Transporting troops
d) Naval surveillance - KSFE, which crossed ₹1 lakh crore turnover, is categorized as a:
a) Bank
b) Insurance company
c) Miscellaneous NBFC
d) Mutual fund - India’s first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory is located in:
a) Bengaluru
b) Hyderabad
c) Pune
d) Chennai - The Australian Army Chief’s official visit to India aimed to enhance:
a) Trade relations
b) Defence cooperation
c) Cultural exchange
d) Tourism ties
Closing Words
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