Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 22 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 Ministry of Home Affairs approved the renaming of Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh to ‘Parashurampuri’, reflecting recent local governance reforms. India also signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for starting Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), aiming to boost regional economic engagement.

Geopolitics

In a high-profile diplomatic engagement, Russian President Vladimir Putin met India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Kremlin during Jaishankar’s three-day official visit (August 19-21, 2025). The talks focused on expanding India-Russia trade and insulating it from US tariff pressures following Washington’s 50% duties on Indian goods and purchases of Russian oil. Both leaders discussed strategic partnerships in energy, defence, and logistics, emphasizing resilient cooperation in the face of global challenges, especially pressures linked to the Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar underscored that India-Russia relations are “among the steadiest since World War Two,” and both sides reviewed plans for the upcoming annual leaders’ summit and ongoing regional issues, reaffirming commitment to multipolar diplomacy.

Defence & International Relations

• India successfully test-fired the ‘Agni-5 Ballistic Missile’ from Odisha, showcasing advances in indigenous strategic defence. The government announced a new security plan with a mega defence push, further strengthening India’s military posture.

Economy & Environment

• SBI’s latest research projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8%-7.0% for Q1FY26. Countries are now empowered to take legal action for cross-border environmental harm, setting a precedent for transnational climate justice initiatives.

Science & Technology

• NASA and IBM have developed ‘Surya’, an advanced AI tool to predict solar storms, marking another step forward in global space technology collaboration. Additionally, India is promoting innovation in Aadhaar-based customer verification in partnership with Starlink.

Sports

• At the Asian Shooting Championships in Kazakhstan, India clinched the senior men’s 10m air rifle gold, affirming its rising profile in international shooting sports. Star chess players D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are competing in the Sinquefield Cup, contributing to India’s reputation in global chess tournaments.

Awards & Recognitions

• The Padma Awards 2025 honored 139 individuals for excellence in fields like art, medicine, literature, and public affairs. Notable recipients include Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy (Medicine, Telangana), Justice (Retd.) J S Khehar (Public Affairs, Chandigarh), and posthumous awards to Osamu Suzuki (Trade & Industry, Japan).

Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants

Covering diverse current affairs is crucial for NDA exam success. Questions on politics, defence, sports, and awards frequently appear in written papers and SSB interviews, promoting well-rounded knowledge. Regular reading of such daily updates makes NDA preparation more effective and keeps candidates competitive for the best NDA coaching and selection strategies.

Repeated Past Important Questions

1. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver medal?
2. Which state is primarily associated with the Didayi tribal community?
3. What is the range of the Agni-5 missile, recently test-fired by India?
4. Who received Padma Vibhushan for contributions in medicine in 2025?
5. Which Indian financial institution projected 6.8%-7.0% growth for Q1FY26?

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.

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