Daily current affairs for the Day 25th August 2025
1. India and the U.S. continue trade talks amid looming tariffs. FM Jaishankar affirmed that negotiations remain active despite U.S. threats. Washington plans to raise duties up to 50% over India’s Russian oil imports. India vowed to protect farmers’ and small producers’ interests.
2. India suspends most international postal services to the U.S. effective August 25.
The Department of Posts enacted the suspension due to U.S. customs changes. Certain categories remain exempt despite the ban. The halt may impact cross-border mail for individuals and businesses.
3.Haryana records its wettest August in 20 years. Gurgaon exceeds averages. August rainfall reached 194.5 mm—32% above normal. Gurgaon surpassed its average by 24%. The record rainfall marks a significant anomaly for the state.
4.India continues planning Mission Sudarshan Chakra for defence modernization. The AI-powered national shield gets prioritized for multi-domain threat readiness. It emphasizes domestic R&D and manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat. The system integrates land, air, sea, cyber, and space platforms.
5. World Archery Youth Championships. India wins eight medals in Winnipeg. The tally includes four gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Indian youth deliver strong performances across recurve and compound categories. They rank third overall in the medal stastanding.
6.130th Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes removal of detained ministers. The bill mandates that PMs, CMs, and ministers detained for 30 consecutive days lose office. Detention must be on charges punishable with five-year imprisonment or above. The move aims to ensure constitutional morality and public accountability.
7.Civil defence mock drills enhance national emergency response capability. Across Delhi, Hyderabad, Kerala, and Maharashtra, authorities simulated sirens, blackouts, and evacuations. Thousands of volunteers, police, and responders participated alongside public citizens. The drills tested coordination, readiness, and public awareness nationwide.
8. MoE’s report indicates India surpasses one crore school teachers. UDISE+ 2024-25 data tallied record-high educator enrollment. The dashboard provides comprehensive stats on schools, infrastructure, and teacher distribution. The report reflects significant progress in school education resources.