- On August 25, 2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) released India’s first National Guidelines for Animal Blood Transfusion and Blood Banks. The SOPs mandate blood typing, cross-matching, and donor eligibility norms for veterinary care. It promotes voluntary, non-remunerated donations and a Donor Rights Charter.
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- On August 25, 2025, OpenAI launched India’s first Learning Accelerator to support students and teachers with AI-powered tools. It includes a ₹4.5 crore grant to IIT Madras and distribution of 5 lakh free ChatGPT licenses. The initiative is backed by the Ministry of Education, AICTE, and ARISE schools.
- On August 25, 2025, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched MAR-a-THON 2025 at IIT Madras. It is India’s maritime hackathon under the Sagarmala Start-up Innovation Initiative (S2I2). The aim is to promote Research, Innovation, Start-ups, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) in the maritime sector.
- On August 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘Made in India’ battery electric vehicle (BEV) e-Vitara from Hansalpur, Gujarat, marking its global export launch. The e-Vitara is Maruti Suzuki’s first global EV, built on the 40PL electric platform co-developed with Toyota. Modi also inaugurated a hybrid battery electrodes plant under the TDSG (Toshiba–Denso–Suzuki) joint venture. These milestones boost India’s EV manufacturing under Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Hartalika Teej was celebrated on August 26, 2025, during Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada month. The festival honors Goddess Parvati’s penance to marry Lord Shiva, symbolizing devotion and marital harmony.
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 was celebrated from August 26 to August 27, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom and prosperity. Devotees performed Ganesh Sthapana, offered modaks, and held vibrant pujas and processions.
- On August 26, 2025, India and Kuwait held the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, co-chaired by Aseem R. Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), MEA, and Ambassador Sameeh Essa Johar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs, Kuwait. Both sides reviewed bilateral ties and discussed cooperation in trade, defence, energy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
- On August 25, 2025, Rajiv Anand officially took over as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndusInd Bank for a three-year term. He succeeds Sumant Kathpalia, following governance reforms after a derivatives misstatement. Anand brings over 35 years of banking experience, including his role as Deputy MD at Axis Bank.
- On August 23, 2025, Dr. Rajiv Ranjan was appointed as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the New Development Bank (NDB) for a five-year term. He previously served as Executive Director and Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Ranjan brings over 35 years of experience in macroeconomics, risk management, and global financial governance.
- On August 26, 2025, TATA AIA Life Insurance launched the Health SIP Plan, a Unit-Linked Health Insurance Plan (ULHP) combining health protection with wealth creation. It offers zero premium allocation charges, maturity boosters, and tax-free withdrawals from the 6th policy year.
- The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India, from October 30 to November 27, featuring 206 players from 90+ countries. Organized by FIDE, the event follows an eight-round knockout format with a $2 million prize pool. The top three finishers will qualify for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
- On August 26, 2025, India and South Africa held their 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Agriculture virtually. The meeting was co-chaired by Ajeet Kumar Sahu (India) and Thapsana Molepo (South Africa), focusing on climate-resilient farming, digital agri-tech, and market access. Both sides explored collaboration between ICAR and South Africa’s Agricultural Research Council for joint research and capacity building. The aim was to deepen bilateral ties in agriculture, trade, and sustainable development
- On August 27, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), hosted the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave in Ujjain, themed “रूहmantic”. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, with a keynote address by Spiritual Leader Gauranga Das Prabhu.
- The First International Pali Conference was held on August 26, 2025, at the University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka, organized by the Assistant High Commission of India in Kandy. It was chaired by senior scholars and spiritual leaders including the Deputy Prelate of the Malwatta Chapter. The theme was “Future of Pali Studies”, aiming to promote Buddhist scholarship and preserve classical language heritage.
- International Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26, founded in 2004 by animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige. The day honors the bond between humans and dogs, promoting adoption over purchase and raising awareness about canine welfare.
- August 26 marks the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa, born in 1910 in Skopje, North Macedonia. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 in Kolkata, serving the poor and destitute. Her legacy continues through thousands of homes across 139 countries.
- On August 27, 2025, Grihum Housing Finance appointed Arjun Chowdhry as its new Managing Director & CEO, succeeding Manish Jaiswal. Chowdhry brings over 30 years of experience, having held senior roles at Citi India and Axis Bank, including Country Head – Consumer Bank.
- On August 25, 2025, Sundararaman Krishnan was appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank), for a term ending March 26, 2028. His appointment is subject to final approval by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Krishnan brings over 40 years of experience in banking.
- On August 27, 2025, the President of India appointed Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as Judges of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Aradhe was serving as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, and Justice Pancholi as Chief Justice of Patna High Court. Their elevation restores the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength of 34 judges.
- On August 27, 2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to support widows, divorced women, and orphans. The module enables Aadhaar-based authentication, online applications, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of maintenance from Waqf-alal-aulad properties.
Questions:
Q.1 Rajiv Ranjan was appointed Vice President & Chief Risk Officer of which global bank on August 23, 2025?a) World Bank
b) New Development Bank (NDB)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
Answer: b) On August 23, 2025, Dr. Rajiv Ranjan was appointed as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the New Development Bank (NDB) for a five-year term.
Q.2 Which Indian state will host the FIDE World Cup 2025?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Goa
d) Gujarat
Answer: c) The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa from Oct 30–Nov 27, featuring 206 players from 90+ countries with a $2 million prize pool.
