Daily Current Affairs & Key Questions for NDA & Competitive Exams – 5 August 2025
Introduction
Welcome to your daily dose of the latest current affairs — expertly curated to enhance your NDA preparation and boost your competitive exam scores. Today’s update covers important news from politics, defence, economy, and science, keeping NDA exam aspirants ahead in their knowledge of current events.
Key Recent Current Affairs Highlights
Politics & Governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Varanasi, inaugurating multiple infrastructure projects and disbursing ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. Further, new policies to support Ayurveda and Anganwadis were announced, with Maharashtra’s CM launching India’s first AI-powered Anganwadi in Nagpur. National development and welfare remain a key focus of the government.
Defence & International Relations
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi addressed future warfare readiness, emphasizing the integration of advanced technologies and inaugurating the ‘Agnishodh’ research cell at IIT Madras. This marks a significant boost to military innovation and readiness for 5th-generation conflicts. Additionally, India’s defence diplomacy is in the spotlight with the Philippines seeking more Indian weaponry and ongoing upgrades of the Su-30MKI fleet. India’s counter-terrorism operations and technological advancements are shaping international defence ties.
Economy & Environment
The Indian economy remains resilient with key corporate earnings being released today, and the government increasing the farm loan limit under the Kisan Credit Card scheme to ₹5 lakh. Current budget discussions highlight support for industrial sectors and environment-friendly policies. However, an IB warning on cross-border infiltrations indicates ongoing challenges in border regions.
Science & Technology
On 5 August 2025, Earth is predicted to have one of the shortest days ever due to accelerated rotation, a phenomenon under scientific scrutiny. NASA confirmed that asteroid 2025 OT7 will safely pass Earth today. Meanwhile, Indian researchers have identified the bacteria responsible for the mass die-off of Pacific sea stars, and a new study highlights toxin presence in Himalayan clouds, sparking climate discussions.
Importance for NDA and Other Aspirants
Mastering such diverse current affairs is critical for the NDA exam and SSB interviews. Questions often test depth and breadth of General Knowledge, including national policies, defence advancements, key economic data, and global scientific developments. Staying updated ensures you have real examples and current facts at your fingertips, enhancing confidence and performance in all stages of NDA selection.
Repeated Past Important Questions
- Which Indian river is associated with the National Clean Ganga Mission?
- a) Yamuna
- b) Godavari
- c) Ganges
- d) Brahmaputra
- The headquarters of the International Solar Alliance is located in:
- a) Paris
- b) Gurugram
- c) New Delhi
- d) Geneva
- Operation Sankalp is related to:
- a) India’s anti-piracy naval mission
- b) Counter-terrorism in J&K
- c) COVID-19 vaccination
- d) Flood management
- The ‘Rafale’ aircraft were acquired by India from which country?
- a) USA
- b) Israel
- c) France
- d) Russia
- Article 370, abrogated in 2019, was related to special status of:
- a) Sikkim
- b) Jammu & Kashmir
- c) Arunachal Pradesh
- d) Mizoram
Closing Words
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