Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 20 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, science and sports that are crucial for NDA exam success and interview preparation.
Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights
- Politics & Governance
The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana portal aimed at boosting employment. The Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, reflecting reforms to support sector growth. Additionally, PM Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects in Delhi worth Rs 11,000 crore, enhancing infrastructure development.
- Defence & International Relations
Assam Rifles signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIIT Manipur to promote drone technology, marking an important step for modernizing defence capabilities. On the global stage, the US is encouraging a trilateral meeting between Presidents Trump, Putin, and Zelenskiy in Budapest to explore peace solutions for the Ukraine conflict.
- Economy & Environment
The Bank of Maharashtra and SBI Card launched a new co-branded credit card on Rupay and Visa platforms. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extended the deadline for the new margin pledge framework to October 10, 2025. Climate initiatives continue with India maintaining focus on sustainable development through various government schemes.
- Science & Technology
IIT Madras signed a licensing agreement worth Rs 1 crore with Indrarka Quantum Technologies to commercialize India’s first silicon photonics-based quantum random number generator, a breakthrough in secure communications technology.
- Sports
India’s Asia Cup 2025 cricket squad was announced with Surya Kumar Yadav appointed captain, while Shreyas Iyer was dropped. In tennis, Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open mixed doubles event after illness, affecting tournament predictions and upcoming matches.
Awards & Recognitions
Manika Vishwakarma was crowned Miss Universe India 2025. Bhavina Patel secured top medals at the ITTF World Para Table Tennis Events, now ranked world No. 1, highlighting India’s rising prominence in para-sports.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Daily diverse current affairs across governance, defence, economy, science, and sports build a strong foundation of GK essential for NDA/SSB exams. Being well-informed helps crack the NDA exam with confidence and perform impressively in interviews, where awareness of national and global happenings is tested.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Which ministry launched the Udyam Sakhi Portal?
- What is the constitutional article under which the Chief Election Commissioner operates?
- Name the quantum technology recently patented by IIT Madras.
- Who is the current world No. 1 in para table tennis?
- Which bill was recently passed by Indian Parliament relating to mines and minerals?
Closing Words
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This concise update keeps NDA aspirants well-prepared with relevant and recent developments across multiple fields essential for their success.