Daily Current Affairs – 26 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
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The act encourages e-sports and social gaming while banning harmful online money gaming services and related advertisements, with penalties including imprisonment up to three years and fines reaching Rs 1 crore. This bill aims to protect youth and vulnerable groups from adverse effects associated with certain online games.
Geopolitics
India is managing a multi-alignment geopolitical strategy amid global volatility. Challenges include US tariff pressures over Russian oil purchases and China’s regional assertiveness via alliances and border infrastructure. India seeks strategic autonomy by balancing ties with global powers and strengthening partnerships with Global South nations to protect economic and security interests.
Defence & International Relations
The Indian Army began hosting a two-day military seminar, RAN SAMWAD-2025, from August 26 in Madhya Pradesh. This joint-service event focuses on sharing operational insights from current battlefields and discusses challenges like information warfare, integrated operations, and future combat technology. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the seminar, emphasizing unified warfighting preparedness.
Economy & Environment
SBI Chairman has formally requested the Reserve Bank of India to permit banks to fund mergers and acquisitions, which could enhance financing options for large corporations. Additionally, the Finance Ministry plans consultations with industry leaders to boost employment amid slowing wage growth in some sectors, signaling government focus on economic stability and job creation.
Science & Technology
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted maiden flight tests of India’s Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha’s coast. This indigenous system strengthens India’s multi-layered air-defense capability and reduces reliance on foreign technologies, aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra initiative.
Sports
Australia recorded its heaviest-ever ODI victory by defeating South Africa by 276 runs. Meanwhile, Indian Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu returned to competition at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, aiming to lead India’s medal charge. Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was appointed head coach of Pretoria Capitals for the SA20 2026 season.
Awards & Recognitions
- Anish Dayal Singh, former CRPF DG, appointed Deputy National Security Advisor.
- Nobel Prize 2024 winners include Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for microRNA research, and John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for machine learning breakthroughs.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Diverse and current topics such as governance policies, defence strategies, economic developments, scientific innovations, and sports updates are critical for NDA and SSB exam preparation. Such knowledge sharpens aspirants’ general awareness and equips them with relevant facts needed in written exams and interviews.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Which Indian act regulates online gaming and categorizes games into e-sports, social games, educational games, and online money games?
- What initiative is India’s Mission Sudarshan Chakra related to?
- When was the International Big Cat Alliance launched and which country recently joined it?
- Who was appointed as the Deputy National Security Advisor in 2025?
- What is the primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India allowing banks to fund M&As as proposed by SBI?
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.