Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 4 September 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, science and sports that are crucial for NDA exam success and interview preparation..
Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights
Politics & Governance
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited’, a new cooperative initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in Bihar. Additionally, the government implemented major GST regime reforms, offering significant tax cuts for businesses nationwide.
- The Centre has tightened competitive exam rules for disabled candidates and felicitated over 1,400 SC/ST toppers, enhancing inclusivity in education.
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
- The Semicon India Summit saw PM Modi meeting global CEOs, stressing rapid semiconductor industry expansion—a major step for India’s tech ambitions and international positioning.
- Ongoing global discussions focus on the Ukraine conflict and humanitarian crises, impacting diplomatic stances and international relations.
Defence & International Relations
- The Ministry of Defence announced the extension of the CAA registration deadline, allowing more time for applicants. India’s average life expectancy has reportedly decreased by 3.5 years due to rising environmental concerns.
- India maintained its stronghold by topping the medal tally at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, reflecting its growing sports prowess.
Economy & Environment
- UPI transactions surged past 20 billion in August, showcasing a digital payments boom. Heavy rains in North India have damaged crops, raising food price volatility and climate adaptation concerns.
- The 20th Global Sustainability Summit was held in New Delhi, addressing key climate action strategies for India’s future.
Science & Technology
- The ‘Kapas Kisan’ mobile app was launched to help cotton farmers, and Indian researchers at RRI developed ‘PRATUSH’, cutting-edge tech for detecting cosmic dawn signals.
- Play Station Network saw widespread outages, indicating cybersecurity and tech infrastructure challenges globally.
Sports Highlights
- Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz to enter his 53rd Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open, setting up a clash with Carlos Alcaraz.
- India’s men’s hockey team shined at the Asia Cup with Hardik Singh scoring a “wondergoal” in a match marked by tough competition.
Awards & Recognitions (Past 1–2 Days)
- R Ashwin received a call from Cricket Australia, a rare move signaling international recognition.
- The National Gopal Ratna Award 2025 was presented for excellence in dairy innovation, and the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award was conferred for contributions in telecom technology.
- Several Indian scientists received the Krishi Vigyan Puraskar for their contributions to agricultural innovation.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
A diverse grasp of these topics ensures robust preparation for the NDA exam, SSB interviews, and other competitive tests. Real-time awareness of government policies, geopolitical buzz, defence updates, economic trends, and scientific advances builds strong general knowledge and critical analysis skills—essential for NDA success.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff of India?
- (a) General Anil Chauhan
- (b) General Bipin Rawat
- (c) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari
- (d) Admiral R Hari Kumar
- Which Indian city recently hosted the G20 Summit 2023?
- (a) Mumbai
- (b) New Delhi
- (c) Bengaluru
- (d) Chennai
- What is UPI’s new transaction milestone recorded in August 2025?
- (a) 10 billion
- (b) 15 billion
- (c) 20 billion
- (d) 30 billion
- What is the main aim of the ‘Kapas Kisan’ mobile app launched by the government?
- (a) Help cotton farmers
- (b) Track grain prices
- (c) Monitor fertilizer use
- (d) Weather forecasting
- Who was recently appointed as CMD of RVNL?
- (a) Sukhmal Chand Jain
- (b) R Gandhi
- (c) Giriraj Singh
- (d) Deepak Gupta
Closing Words & Coaching Mention
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This concise update keeps NDA aspirants well-prepared with relevant and recent developments across multiple fields essential for their success.