- On August 22, 2025, PM Narendra Modi visited Bihar and West Bengal to launch key infrastructure projects. In Bihar, he inaugurated the ₹13,000 crore Aunta–Simaria Bridge and Buxar Thermal Power Plant. He also flagged off Amrit Bharat Express and Buddhist Circuit Train from Gaya. In Kolkata, he launched ₹5,200 crore metro projects and rode the Jessore Road–Jai Hind Bimanbandar metro.
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- On August 21, 2025, the Government of India formed two panels led by Rajiv Gauba in New Delhi. The aim is to accelerate next-gen reforms and achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 goals. One panel focuses on inclusive growth and governance; the other on regulatory simplification.
- On August 22, 2025, Universal Sompo General Insurance Company (USGIC) received ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). This affirms USGIC’s commitment to data protection, operational resilience, and global best practices.
- On August 22, 2025, Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha unveiled the vision document “Viksit Tripura-2047” in Agartala. It aims to build a $124 billion economy with 100% literacy and full renewable energy adoption by 2047. Focus areas include women empowerment, digital governance, and Panchayat-level reforms.
- On August 15, 2025, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) launched India’s first removable solar panel project in Varanasi. It features 28 bifacial panels installed between railway tracks, generating 15 kWp of clean energy. Panels are mounted on concrete sleepers using rubber pads and epoxy, allowing easy removal.
- On August 23, 2025, the Tamil Nadu Government launched a reform-based punishment system introducing 16 types of community service. Offenders may be assigned tasks like cleaning hospital wards, assisting in outpatient care, or maintaining public spaces. The initiative aligns with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, promoting socially useful, non-custodial penalties for minor offences.
- South Indian Bank launched ‘SIB Gold Xpress’ on August 22, 2025, offering loans up to 90% of gold value. Loan amounts range from ₹25,000 to ₹25 lakh with a tenure of up to 3 years. It targets MSMEs, small businesses, and new-to-credit customers, supporting working capital and expansion.
- On August 22, 2025, the Department of Posts (DoP) and the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) signed an MoU in New Delhi. The aim is to distribute mutual funds via 1.64 lakh post offices, boosting financial inclusion in rural and semi-urban areas. Over 1 lakh postmen will be trained as certified mutual fund distributors. Initial rollout begins in Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Meghalaya.
- On August 22, 2025, Maharashtra signed an MoU with the Global India Business Corridor (GIBC) in Mumbai. The aim is to boost India–UK trade, investment, and innovation through strategic collaboration. GIBC will represent Maharashtra’s Industries Department across the UK and Europe.
- According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report released on August 22, 2025, 12 out of 30 Chief Ministers (40%) have declared criminal cases in their election affidavits. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy tops the list with 89 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu’s M.K. Stalin (47) and Andhra Pradesh’s Chandrababu Naidu (19).
- Cheteshwar Pujara retired from all forms of Indian cricket on August 24, 2025, at age 37. He played 103 Tests, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries, earning the title “India’s Modern Wall.” His standout performance came in the 2018–19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 521 runs. Post-retirement, he’s exploring commentary and mentoring roles to support young talent.
- On August 23, 2025, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, NorthEast United FC won the Durand Cup 2025 football title with a 6–1 victory over Diamond Harbour FC. It was the oldest football tournament in Asia, and NEUFC became the first team in 25 years to defend the title.
- On August 23, 2025, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) unveiled a bronze statue of Sunil Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium, celebrating his 10,000 Test runs. MCA also inaugurated the Sharad Pawar Cricket Museum, honoring the former BCCI and ICC president. Gavaskar called MCA his “mother” for nurturing his cricket journey.
- The All-India Speakers’ Conference 2025 was held on August 24–25 at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, organised by the Delhi Assembly and chaired by Speaker Vijender Gupta. It marked 100 years since Vitthalbhai Patel became India’s first elected Speaker. The theme was India as the Mother of Democracy, aiming to strengthen legislative dignity and tech integration.
- The National Summit on Technical Textiles and Viksit Bharat was held on August 22–23, 2025 at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, Bihar. It was organised by the Ministry of Textiles and MATEXIL to boost innovation and investment in technical textiles. Union Minister Giriraj Singh chaired the summit, joined by Pabitra Margherita and Shrawan Kumar.
- India was elected as the Chairman of the Executive Board of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) during its 23rd General Conference held in Phuket, Thailand, from 19 to 21 August 2025. Represented by Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO of Prasar Bharati and President of the AIBD General Conference, India secured the highest number of votes, reaffirming its leadership in regional media cooperation. Under the theme “Media for People, Peace & Prosperity,” the conference emphasized inclusive and development-oriented broadcasting.
- On August 24, 2025, Anish Dayal Singh, former Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), was appointed Deputy National Security Advisor (Deputy NSA) to the Prime Minister (PM). A 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Manipur cadre, he brings over three decades of experience in internal security and intelligence.
- Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his posting in the rank and pay of Secretary to the Government of India.
- Veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader and former Member of Parliament (MP) Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy passed away on August 22, 2025, aged 83. He served as General Secretary of CPI from 2012 to 2019 and represented Nalgonda constituency in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament).
Questions:
Q.1 Which state government introduced community service punishments under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in August 2025?a) Kerala
b) Gujarat
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Rajasthan
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu launched 16 types of reform-based community service punishments such as hospital cleaning and public space maintenance to replace custodial sentences for minor offences.
Q.2 Who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
a) Rajit Punhani
b) Gaurav Dwivedi
c) Arvind Subramanian
d) Alok Sharma
Answer: a) Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was appointed as the CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Q.2 Who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
a) Rajit Punhani
b) Gaurav Dwivedi
c) Arvind Subramanian
d) Alok Sharma
Answer: a) Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, was appointed as the CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
