- On August 19, 2025, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, the world’s largest tribal leadership programme. It aims to empower 1 lakh tribal villages by training 20 lakh grassroots leaders across 550 districts. Key features include Adi Sewa Kendras, Governance Labs, and the Tribal Village Vision 2030 roadmap.
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- The 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra from August 11–21, 2025. Organized by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), it hosted 300 students from 64 countries, the largest IOAA to date. India won 4 gold medals and 1 silver, with academic rounds held at The Westin Powai Lake.
- On August 21, 2025, the Assam Government approved a ₹600 crore partnership with Nelco Ltd. (Tata Group) in Guwahati. The project aims to build a statewide youth skill development network under Sarba Siksha Abhiyan (SSA). It will follow a 50 hubs + 500 spokes model, each offering vocational training in multiple trades. Nelco will provide satellite-based connectivity, with 75% funding from Tata and 25% from the state.
- TopBrand Union released the Top 500 Global Brands List 2025 on August 14 at the China Brand Festival in Shenzhen. Microsoft ranked No. 1, followed by NVIDIA and Apple, reflecting dominance in AI and tech innovation. The list highlights brand value, global influence, and market leadership across sectors. PetroChina was the highest-ranked Chinese brand at No. 14.
- On August 15, 2025, the IPC declared Famine (Phase 5) in Gaza Governorate, the first confirmed famine in the region. Over 500,000 people face catastrophic hunger due to prolonged conflict and restricted aid access. Famine is expected to spread to Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis by September.
- On August 21, 2025, the State Bank of India (SBI) inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at its State Bank Academy (SBA) in Gurugram. The CoE aims to support MSMEs through training, research, and product innovation. It will collaborate with startups, financial technology (fintech) firms, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies.
- UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) launched an Aadhaar-based authentication framework for cooperative banks on August 21, 2025. SCBs (State Cooperative Banks) will act as AUAs/KUAs, enabling DCCBs (District Central Cooperative Banks) to use their infrastructure. It supports biometric eKYC, face authentication, and Aadhaar-linked payments. The move aims to boost rural banking and digital inclusion.
- On August 22, 2025, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) invested USD 40 million in Aavishkaar Capital’s Global Supply Chain Support Fund. The fund targets SMEs across Asia and Africa, promoting climate-conscious and socially impactful supply chains. Announced at the Indian Ocean–Africa Forum during TICAD 9 in Yokohama, the move strengthens Indo–Japan development ties.
- On August 21, 2025, L&T Finance partnered with Google Pay to offer instant personal loans via the app. Eligible users can access pre-approved loans seamlessly, boosting digital credit inclusion. This move supports L&T’s strategy to expand its retail loan portfolio, which grew 41% YoY.
- On August 20, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced a 2% year-on-year growth in India’s Eight Core Industries Index for July. Growth was led by steel (+12.8%), cement (+11.7%), and fertilizers (+2%), while coal and crude oil declined.
- On August 22, 2025, Haryana and Rajasthan signed an MoU in New Delhi for inter-state Yamuna water transfer. The project aims to supply 577 MCM of surplus water from Hathnikund Barrage to Rajasthan’s dry districts. Water will flow via underground pipelines during monsoon months to reduce losses.
- On August 21, 2025, Yes Bank shareholders approved the extension of Prashant Kumar’s tenure as MD & CEO. His term now runs from October 6, 2025 to April 5, 2026, ensuring leadership continuity. Kumar was first appointed in March 2020 during the bank’s reconstruction phase.
- On August 21, 2025, the Payments Council of India (PCI) unanimously re-appointed Vishwas Patel (Joint MD, Infibeam Avenues) as Chairperson for the 2025–27 term. M. N. Srinivasu (Co-founder, BillDesk) and Nalin Bansal (Chief of Corporate Fintech Relationships, NPCI) were appointed as Co-Chairpersons. The leadership aims to strengthen policy advocacy, innovation, and regulatory coordination amid India’s global rise in digital payments.
- Ajay Singh was re-elected as the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for the third consecutive term on August 21, 2025. He defeated Olympian Jaslal Pradhan by a margin of 40–26 votes in elections held in Gurugram. Singh, also MD of SpiceJet, pledged to focus on grassroots development and Olympic preparation.
- On August 21, 2025, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR–KVK) in Wokha, Nagaland was awarded Best KVK in the North Eastern Region at ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirappalli. It was selected from over 200 nominations for excellence in agricultural innovation and farmer outreach.
- Lord Swraj Paul, Padma Bhushan awardee and NRI industrialist, passed away in London on August 21, 2025, at the age of 94. Founder of the Caparo Group, he was also a life peer in the UK House of Lords. His philanthropic work spanned education, child welfare, and Indo–UK relations.
Questions:
Q.1 The Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR–KVK) awarded as the 'Best KVK in the North Eastern Region' is located in:a) Imphal, Manipur
b) Wokha, Nagaland
c) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
d) Agartala, Tripura
Answer: b) On August 21, 2025, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR–KVK) in Wokha, Nagaland was awarded Best KVK in the North Eastern Region at ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB), Tiruchirappalli.
Q.2 Who was re-elected as the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for the third consecutive term in August 2025?
a) Ajay Singh
b) Jaslal Pradhan
c) Virender Sehwag
d) Anil Kumble
Answer: a) Ajay Singh, also the MD of SpiceJet, won the BFI elections held on August 21, 2025, and secured a third consecutive term as president.
