Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 8 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 is scheduled to visit Punjab on 9 September to review the ongoing flood situation, ensuring maximum assistance and relief to affected regions. The government also launched the ‘Angikaar 2025’ campaign, focusing on inclusive urban development under the PMAY-U 2.0 scheme.
Geopolitics
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming BRICS virtual meeting, where the bloc will address economic responses to recent US tariffs. Meanwhile, India emphasized resilient supply chains and open trade at the recent SCO Trade Ministers’ Meeting.
Defence & International Relations
- The Indian Navy will soon issue a ₹70,000 crore RFP to build seven next-generation stealth frigates under Project-17B, with orders expected to be split between GRSE and MDL. India’s upgraded VHF radar system is now capable of detecting stealth aircraft up to 500 km, further strengthening national air defence.
Economy & Environment
- MFIs in India reported a 24% YoY drop in disbursals to ₹22,805 crore in Q1 FY26, reflecting changing lending patterns. On the environment front, NGEL signed an MoU with VOC Port to launch a green hydrogen fuelling station in Tuticorin, boosting India’s clean energy push.
Science & Technology
- At SEMICON India 2025, PM Modi unveiled the “Vikram-32” microprocessor developed indigenously, enhancing India’s capability in the semiconductor sector. Karnataka advanced its quantum technology goals by allocating land for a new “Q-City” with a $20 billion quantum economy vision by 2035.
Sports Section
- India clinched a 4-1 victory over South Korea in the Asia Cup Hockey final, securing a direct berth for the 2026 FIH World Cup. In tennis, India’s Rohan Bopanna reached the mixed doubles quarterfinals at the 2025 US Open after a thrilling comeback win.
Awards & Recognitions (Recent 1–2 Days)
- Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy won “Best Director” (Orizzonti) at the Venice Film Festival for “Songs of Forgotten Trees.”
- Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled mascot ‘Jalveer’ for the 2025 Asian Aquatics Championship.
- NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT-Madras achieved top rank in the ‘Overall Category’ for the seventh consecutive year.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Such diverse current affairs form the backbone of NDA preparation and SSB interviews. Knowing updated facts about policy, global diplomacy, science, and sports equips aspirants with a strong General Knowledge (GK) foundation. Mastery in these topics boosts both written answers and candidate confidence for the NDA exam and similar competitive tests.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Which Indian institution topped the NIRF Overall Ranking in 2025?
- Who won the Orizzonti Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival 2025?
- What is the aim of the Angikaar 2025 campaign?
- Name the microprocessor unveiled at SEMICON India 2025.
- India won direct qualification to which major international sports event after defeating South Korea in hockey?
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.