Monthly Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – August 2025
Date Range: 1 August 2025 – 31 August 2025
Introduction
Reviewing monthly current affairs is an essential habit for NDA exam aspirants and SSB interview candidates, as it ensures strong awareness of contemporary events shaping India and the world. This comprehensive August 2025 roundup covers national, international, defence, economy, science, and sports highlights, helping candidates build robust general knowledge for NDA and other competitive exams.
Key Monthly Current Affairs Highlights
Politics & Governance
- MoE Released UDISE+ 2024-25: The Ministry of Education reported India’s school teacher count exceeding 1 crore, reinforcing the country’s educational infrastructure.
- NARI 2025 Report Launched: Kohima, Visakhapatnam, and Bhubaneswar ranked safest cities for women, boosting the women’s safety narrative.
- Bihar Cabinet Approved Women Employment Scheme: The ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana’ aims to promote female workforce participation in Bihar.
- Justices Appointed to Supreme Court: Alok Aradhe and Vipul Pancholi took oath as judges, impacting India’s judiciary balance.
Defence & International Relations
- India in ‘Exercise Bright Star 2025’, Egypt: India joined the multinational military drill, enhancing strategic ties amid increasing focus on interoperability.
- BSF–BGB DG-Level Border Talks in Bangladesh: India and Bangladesh held crucial consultations for border management cooperation.
- Operation Sindoor Success & Atmanirbhar Bharat: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh showcased India’s response to the Pahalgam attack and outlined that all Indian warships will be built indigenously going forward, emphasizing self-reliance and Sudarshan Chakra air-defense project.
- India-Japan Strategic Partnership Deepens: PM Modi in Tokyo, finalized multiple economic and defense agreements, with Japan pledging $68 billion investment in Indian infrastructure and manufacturing.
- Extension of ECHS Benefits: Ex-servicemen benefits now included for officer cadets invalidated during training, reflecting a focus on military personnel welfare.
Economy & Environment
- Record PMI and Price Surge: India’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) soared to record highs, marking rapid expansion in demand and exports but leading to sharp price hikes; RBI likely to continue with restrictive policies.
- India’s Economic Growth 6.5% in FY25: With Q4 growth at 7.4%, India emerged as a leader among peer nations, rebounding consumption and investment, hitting the lowest current account deficit since 2016-17.
- US-India Trade Crisis: Reciprocal tariffs reached 50% as both countries faced diplomatic and trade tensions, impacting defense and import agreements.
- UNDP Forest Rights Act Review: UNDP assessed India’s FRA implementation, highlighting environmental and tribal rights challenges.
- Uttarakhand Clears Netala Bypass: Approval for Char Dham road project sparked environmental debates about forest land use.
Science & Technology
- CG Power Unveils OSAT Facility in Gujarat: India strengthened semiconductor manufacturing capabilities with new end-to-end facility.
- Rare Dragonfly Discovered in Western Ghats: Confirmation of Crocothemis erythraea species adds to India’s biodiversity records.
- Sudarshan Chakra Defence System: India moves ahead with its iron-dome-like indigenous air defense and cyber capabilities.
Sports
- National Sports Day Celebrations: On August 29, tributes paid to Major Dhyan Chand and renewed government commitment to sports development.
- India Bids for 2030 Commonwealth Games: Union Cabinet’s approval boosts sports infrastructure and India’s international image.
- Rajeev Shukla Appointed Interim BCCI President: Ensuring continuity in cricket administration ahead of major tournaments.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Monthly current affairs revision is central for NDA and competitive exam aspirants because it strengthens both static and dynamic GK, aids in solving MCQs efficiently, and equips candidates with real-world knowledge critical for SSB interviews. This real-time awareness separates high-achievers and builds the confidence to handle questions on recent national, global, and defence topics, increasing selection chances.
Repeated Past Important Questions Section
Here are NDA/competitive exam-style MCQs on high-value topics:
- Which country hosted ‘Exercise Bright Star 2025’ with India’s participation?
a) Russia
b) Egypt
c) USA
d) France
Answer: b) Egypt - Sudarshan Chakra is related to which domain?
a) Literature
b) Defence
c) Education
d) Sports
Answer: b) Defence - India’s PMI growth in August 2025 was attributed to which sector?
a) Agriculture
b) Manufacturing and Services
c) Mining
d) Healthcare
Answer: b) Manufacturing and Services - Who became interim BCCI President in August 2025?
a) Sourav Ganguly
b) Rajeev Shukla
c) Sunil Gavaskar
d) Jay Shah
Answer: b) Rajeev Shukla - What is the main purpose of the National Small Industry Day celebrated in August?
a) Promote agricultural research
b) Support small-scale industries
c) Encourage IT sector growth
d) Commemorate sports figures
Answer: b) Support small-scale industries - Which city did the Bihar Cabinet rank high for women’s safety as per the NARI 2025 report?
a) Patna
b) Bhubaneswar
c) Lucknow
d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: b) Bhubaneswar - India’s GDP growth rate for FY25 was approximately?
a) 8%
b) 6.5%
c) 5%
d) 10%
Answer: b) 6.5% - Which state approved the Netala bypass as part of infrastructure boost in August?
a) Gujarat
b) Uttarakhand
c) West Bengal
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Uttarakhand
Closing Words
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