August 2025 Current Affairs Highlights
Explore the key highlights of August 2025 Current Affairs, covering polity & governance, economy, international relations, environment, science & technology, and Assam-specific updates. Ideal for UPSC, APSC, SSC, and other competitive exam preparation.
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1. Polity & Governance
Anti-Defection Law Review: Debate reignited on reforming the 10th Schedule amid increasing cases of MLAs switching parties.
Six Years without Article 370: Discussions on the political, social, and developmental impact of Jammu & Kashmir’s changed status since 2019.
Age of Consent Debate: Law Commission revisits age of consent laws balancing child rights and misuse concerns.
2. Economy
S&P Upgrade: S&P Global upgraded India’s sovereign rating to BBB, citing strong growth momentum and fiscal discipline.
India Electric Mobility Index: NITI Aayog released index ranking states on EV adoption, charging infra, and policy support.
3. International Relations
Global Solar Alliance: India pushed for expanded membership and financing commitments at the recent summit.
India–Singapore Ties: New MoUs signed on fintech, cybersecurity, and port connectivity.
India–Fiji Cooperation: Focus on climate resilience, diaspora engagement, and renewable energy projects.
4. Environment & Climate
Arctic Sea Ice Meltdown: Record low sea-ice extent raises alarm on global warming impacts.
Lion-Tailed Macaque Concerns: IUCN reiterated the endangered status, highlighting habitat loss in Western Ghats.
5. Science & Technology
Bharat GenAI: India launched national AI platform for healthcare, agriculture, and governance.
ISRO’s LVM-3 Mission: Preparations for next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle.
Sudarshan Chakra Defence Tech: Indigenous directed-energy weapon research gains pace.
6. Assam-Specific Updates
New Districts Formed: Assam government announced reorganization, creating new districts for administrative ease.
IIM Guwahati Milestone: Institute ranked among Asia’s top 50 B-schools; new incubation hub inaugurated.
Connectivity Push: Ongoing projects for better rail and air links across the Northeast.
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