20th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs Mumbai Flood Crisis Mumbai was hit by severe rainfall leading to critical disruptions: The IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai and a red warning for adjacent districts including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri. The downpour resulted in widespread waterlogging, causing train cancellations, delays in flights, and even the

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19th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs 1. India–China Diplomacy Heats Up PM Modi to meet China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, signaling renewed engagement to ease longstanding border tensions and possibly resume suspended trade and flights. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized a constructive, reciprocal approach to de-escalation during his discussion with Wang Yi, underlining the

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18th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs National & Economic Highlights 1. India’s Steel Safeguard Tariff Proposal The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended a three-year import tariff on certain steel items—starting at 12% and decreasing to 11% by the third year. This is intended to counter a surge in steel imports, particularly from

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17th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs National & Regional Highlights Chandigarh Civic Concerns on MHA’s RadarThe Ministry of Home Affairs has called upon the Chandigarh administration to submit feedback on pressing urban issues, including: Sale of property via shared ownership Permitting need-based modifications in Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) homes Repealing the Lal Dora regulation in

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16th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs National Events & Policy Announcements India’s Credit Rating Upgraded by S&PS&P raised India’s sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB (Stable Outlook) — marking the first upgrade in 18 years, citing robust GDP growth and improved fiscal indicators. New National Security Mission UnveiledPrime Minister Modi introduced ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’, a

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15th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs Independence Day Celebrations India celebrated its 79th Independence Day today, marking nearly eight decades of freedom from British rule. The celebrations began with PM Narendra Modi paying floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, followed by hoisting the Tricolour at the Red Fort and delivering his 12th consecutive Independence

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14th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs National Developments Maharashtra Declares Partition Horrors Remembrance DayMaharashtra has officially designated 14 August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, honoring victims of the 1947 partition. Schools will observe this with special sessions during zero period, promoting historical awareness and unity India Issues Warning Amid Rising Tensions with PakistanThe Ministry of

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13th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs 1. President’s Rule Extended in Manipur The central government has extended President’s Rule in Manipur by six months, effective from 13 August 2025. This move follows the continued absence of a stable state government amid ongoing ethnic tensions. A resolution by Home Minister Amit Shah has been tabled and

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12th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs National & Legal Affairs Lok Sabha Passes New Income Tax Bill: The updated Income Tax Bill 2025, which expands bureaucratic powers, has been passed in the Lok Sabha. Political & International Relations India–Singapore Roundtable Ahead of PM’s Visit: India is hosting the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on 13 August,

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11th August 2025 Daily Current Affairs National & Governance Parliament Clears Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025The Indian Parliament passed the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, signaling a major shift toward modernizing maritime regulations. The new framework aims to streamline processes, enhance policy efficiency, and align India’s maritime operations with global standards. New Income-tax Bill IntroducedThe Income-tax (No.

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