Daily Top Current Affairs of the day 28th August 2025
27 August
Top 10 Current Affairs – 27 August 2025
1. U.S. doubles tariffs on Indian imports to 50% from August 27.
Trump imposed punitive duties citing India’s continued Russian oil purchases.
The move targets exporters across garments, gems, and chemicals sectors.
Analysts warn jobs and small industries face serious disruption.
2. India quickly deepens ties with China and Russia amid tariff crisis.
New direct flights and border talks resumed to ease tensions and bolster diplomacy.
Strategic moves aim to offset U.S.-India trade friction impacts.
India keeps markets calm despite escalating trade war dynamics.
3. India’s GST collections rose 6.5% in August despite external shocks.
Economic indicators like GST and UPI showcased steady domestic activity.
Growth persisted amid looming U.S. trade barriers.
The data reassures continuation of economic momentum.
4. Delhi records its wettest August in over a decade.
The city logged a 72% rainfall surplus, hitting highest monthly marks.
IMD forecasts continued heavy showers into September.
The prolonged monsoon puts pressure on urban infrastructure.
5. India signs LoI with UN’s WFP to fight global hunger from Delhi.
The partnership deepens humanitarian outreach and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ philosophy.
It strengthens resource efficiency and hunger relief mechanisms.
The initiative underscores India’s role in global public welfare.
6. MoTA urges separate enumeration of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
The request aims at better resource allocation and focused welfare schemes.
It supports planning for infrastructure, healthcare, and education equity.
The move promises targeted empowerment for tribal communities.
7. PMJDY completes 11 years, expanding India’s financial inclusion footprint.
The scheme enabled nearly universal banking access across adult population.
It distributed RuPay cards, insurance, and pensions to vulnerable demographics.
PMJDY stands as the world’s largest financial inclusion initiative.
8. Mission Sudarshan Chakra envisions a modern, AI-enabled national shield.
The defence system will use quantum, AI, and cyber tech for aerial protection.
India plans full domestic R&D and production under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The project strengthens multi-domain surveillance and neutralization capacity.
9. Punjab faces worst floods in decades from heavy monsoon rains.
Over 1,400 villages flooded, 3.5 million residents impacted, and tens of thousands rescued.
Surplus dam releases and torrential rains triggered widespread devastation.
The event demands extensive humanitarian and infrastructure response.
10. India retains SAFF U-17 Women’s football title in Bhutan.
The tournament ran from August 20–31 in Thimphu, featuring four regional teams.
India clinched the championship with dominant performance and 15 points.
Anushka Kumari earned top scorer honors with eight goals.