Daily Current Affairs – 29 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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Japan marks a strategic boost in Indo-Japanese relations, with Japan pledging a massive $68 billion investment in India over the next decade. Meanwhile, Mayawati has appointed nephew Akash Anand as the BSP national convenor, fueling discussions about generational change in major parties.
Geopolitics
Today’s hottest buzz centers on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, where global leaders, including from India, are strategizing on regional security. Fresh India-China talks signal a diplomatic reset, aiming for greater stability as both nations prepare for cooperative economic ventures and revived border agreements.
Defence & International Relations
India is taking part in Exercise Bright Star 2025 in Egypt, joining multilateral drills with the US and regional partners to strengthen trilateral defence cooperation. On the home front, government discussions are heating up about Operation Sindoor and debates on national security policies in the ongoing Parliament session.
Economy & Environment
India’s export sector looks resilient despite global uncertainties, as new government initiatives support manufacturing and trade. The Cabinet has formally backed India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a move expected to boost economic activity and global business interest in Ahmedabad.
Science & Technology
ISRO has just launched a new platform for student innovation in space technology. The agency is also welcoming expanded international collaborations, including with JAXA (Japan), to advance India’s next lunar projects. These initiatives inspire the next generation of scientists and promote AtmaNirbhar Bharat in space research.
Sports
Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day, reaffirming India’s commitment to sports excellence. On the international stage, India secured a 2-1 football victory over Tajikistan at the CAFA Nations Cup, with star goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu making a crucial penalty save.
Awards & Recognitions
- National Sports Day Honours: Shubman Gill named India’s all-format cricket captain, recognizing leadership and consistent performance.
- Gallantry Distinctions: 6 Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras were conferred for exceptional bravery by the President of India.
- Nobel 2024 Recent Past: Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun for microRNA discovery, and John J. Hopfield, Geoffrey E. Hinton for AI advances remain highly exam-relevant.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Daily exposure to such wide-ranging current affairs strengthens core general awareness and analytical skills vital for NDA/SSB interviews and written exams. These news stories reflect topics commonly seen in NDA exam sections, so regular review is essential for scoring high and excelling in competitive exams.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Peace in 2024 for nuclear disarmament advocacy?
(A) ICRC
(B) United Nations
(C) Nihon Hidankyo
(D) World Food Programme - Which Indian scientist spearheaded protein structure prediction, earning a Nobel Prize in 2024?
(A) R. Chidambaram
(B) S. Chandrasekhar
(C) John Jumper
(D) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan - What is Exercise Bright Star and which country co-hosts it with Egypt?
(A) Military logistics drill, Japan
(B) Multilateral tri-service exercise, USA
(C) Naval simulation, Russia
(D) Cybersecurity exercise, France - Major Dhyan Chand is associated with which sport?
(A) Cricket
(B) Hockey
(C) Football
(D) Badminton - Shubman Gill was recently named captain for India in which sport?
(A) Football
(B) Hockey
(C) Cricket
(D) Tennis
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.