1. India’s New Online Gaming Bill, 2025 Context: The Government of India introduced The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (Bill No. 110 of 2025) in the Lok Sabha, replacing the earlier Information Technology Intermediary Rules, 2023. While …
1. The Cabinet Approves the development of a greenfield Airport at Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the development of a Greenfield Airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan, marking a significant milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure and enhancing regional …
1. NTPC becomes 1st PSU to adopt the global standard for power supply continuity Context: In a significant move towards enhancing power reliability and operational excellence, NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generating company and a Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), …
1. PM Modi marks six years of Jal Jeevan Mission Context: On August 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the sixth anniversary of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a flagship initiative aimed at providing piped water connections to every …
1. Earthquake Jolts Tonga Islands: A Wake-up Call for Pacific Resilience Context: On 18th August 2025, an earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck the Tonga Islands Region in the South Pacific Ocean. While the Pacific region is no …
1. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy launches logo, brochure, and website of ‘Bharat Steel 2026’ Context: On August 13, 2025, Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, officially launched the logo, brochure, and website of Bharat Steel 2026, the …
1. Cabinet approval on Lucknow Metro Rail Project phase 1B Context: On August 12, 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. This marks a significant expansion in the city’s …
1. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Context: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, launched on 1 May 2016 in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas aimed at providing clean …
1. Union MOS Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first animal stem cell biobank in Hyderabad, Telangana Context: On August 9, 2025, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, officially inaugurated India’s first-ever Animal Stem Cell …
1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in New Delhi. Context: On August 7, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at the Pusa campus in …