Daily Top Current Affairs of the day for 27th August 2025
1. India coordinates with the U.S. to mitigate looming penalty tariffs. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed active communications with Washington over upcoming tariffs. India seeks to protect exports and manage rising economic risks. Diplomatic outreach aims to secure relief ahead of tariff implementation.
2. India deepens ties with China and Russia amid U.S. trade tensions. Diplomatic engagements include restarting flights and resuming border dialogue with China. India reaffirms strategic bonds and oil cooperation with Russia. This hedging strategy counters escalating U.S. trade pressures.
3. Economy powers ahead: India’s Q1 GDP growth hits 7.8%. That’s a five-quarter high and exceeds both RBI (6.5%) and economists’ projections (~6.7%). The result signals robust economic resilience amid global uncertainties. Growth strengthens confidence in India’s macroeconomic trajectory.
4. RBI projects 21.5% rise in private capex to ₹2.67 lakh crore. Stimulus stems from strong fundamentals and a 100-basis-point policy rate cut. Investment targets concentrate on infrastructure and power sectors. The outlook reflects bullish sentiment on industrial expansion.
5. India mourns IIT-Ropar graduate who self-immolated in Haridwar. Mohit Kasnia disappeared on August 26, then succumbed to self-immolation. The tragedy shocked the engineering community and authorities. Police continue investigation into his personal circumstances.
6. PM unveils Mission Sudarshan Chakra – India’s AI-powered defence shield. The mission boosts surveillance, anti-cyber operations, and precise counter-strike systems. It emphasizes domestic R&D and manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat. Defence integration spans multiple platforms: land, air, sea, space, and cyber.
7. Punjab reels under worst floods in nearly four decades. Torrential rains and dam releases inundated 1,400+ villages and damaged 2.5 lakh acres. Over 3.5 million people faced displacement; 20,000 individuals were rescued. The crisis demands sustained relief and rehabilitation.
8. India leads joint military drill Maitree-XIV with Thailand. The exercise will run from September 1–14 in Meghalaya. It focuses on counter-terrorism, tactics, and interoperability. The bilateral drill strengthens strategic loyalty and readiness.
9. Amit Shah inaugurates All-India Speakers’ Conference in Delhi. The two-day event marks 100 years of Vitthalbhai Patel becoming Assembly Speaker. He opened it at the Delhi Legislative Assembly with a commemorative stamp. The program honoured India’s parliamentary heritage and legacy.
10. 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes automatic removal of detained ministers. Introduced on 20 August, it targets ministers arrested for 30 successive days. It mandates removal without a conviction if serious criminal charges persist. The bill seeks to enhance accountability and uphold constitutional morality.