Daily Current Affairs August 29

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August 29 | Daily Current Affairs 2025

Important Days – Daily Current Affairs August 29

1. What is the theme of National Sports Day 2025?
A) Khelo India Abhiyan
B) Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz
C) Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main
D) Play India, Fit India
E) Run for Sports
Answer: C) Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main

Event and Location:

• Event: Celebration of National Sports Day 2025
• Location: India (nationwide observance)
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched a nationwide sports and fitness movement from August 29 to 31, led by the Fit India Mission.
• Objectives: To promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging individuals to dedicate 60 minutes daily to physical activity, celebrate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, and honour Olympic and Paralympic values.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Sports Day: Celebrated annually on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India’s hockey legend, and to promote sports awareness.
• Fit India Mission: A nationwide movement initiated by the Government of India in 2019 to promote fitness as an essential part of daily life.
• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: India’s highest sporting honour, renamed in 2021 in honour of Dhyan Chand, awarded to athletes for outstanding performance in sports.
• Khelo India: A Government of India initiative launched in 2018 to strengthen the sports ecosystem and encourage youth participation through talent identification and infrastructure.

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Sports – Daily Current Affairs August 29

2. Who won the Men’s Javelin Throw event at the 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich?
A) Anderson Peters
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Keshorn Walcott
D) Julian Weber
E) Jakub Vadlejch
Answer: D) Julian Weber

Event and Location:

• Event: Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League Final 2025
• Location: Zurich, Switzerland
• Date: 28 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich was held with the top-performing athletes competing, including India’s Neeraj Chopra in the javelin throw event.
• Objectives: The objective was to determine the season’s best athletes and serve as a preparatory stage for upcoming global championships.

Final Results – Men’s Javelin Throw, Diamond League Final 2025 (Zurich)

Important Terms Explained:

• Diamond League: An annual series of elite track and field athletic competitions organized by World Athletics, culminating in the Diamond League Final.
• Personal Best (PB): The highest recorded performance by an athlete in their career in a particular event.
• Season Best (SB): The best performance by an athlete during the current season.

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Ranking – Daily Current Affairs August 29

3. Which of the following states is a top performer in its energy consumption group as per the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024?
A) Gujarat
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Rajasthan
E) Punjab
Answer: C) Maharashtra

Event and Location:

• Event: Release of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024, developed in collaboration with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), to evaluate the energy efficiency efforts of all Indian states and UTs for FY 2023–24.
• Objectives: To promote data-driven governance, encourage best practice sharing, foster healthy competition among states, and drive policy action towards India’s net-zero emissions goal by 2070 through sector-specific energy efficiency improvements.

Important Terms Explained:

• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): A statutory body under the Ministry of Power responsible for promoting energy efficiency and conservation in India.
• State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): A policy tool launched by BEE to evaluate and track progress of states/UTs across key sectors like buildings, transport, industry, and agriculture in terms of energy efficiency.
• Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): A code developed by BEE that sets minimum energy efficiency standards for new commercial buildings.
• State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs): Strategic documents developed by states/UTs for implementing targeted energy efficiency measures aligned with national goals.
• Demand Side Management (DSM): An approach to energy management aimed at reducing electricity demand by promoting efficiency on the consumer side.

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4. Which company held the largest market share in India’s solar module supply during the first half of FY 2025?
A) Adani Solar
B) Vikram Solar
C) Tata Power Solar
D) Waaree Energies
E) Renew Power
Answer: D) Waaree Energies

Event and Location:

• Event: Waaree Energies retains top position in India’s solar module supply
• Location: India (Headquartered in Mumbai)
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Waaree Energies Ltd secured a 14% market share in India’s solar module market during H1 FY 2025, according to JMK Research & Analytics’ Solar Report Q2 2025.
• Objectives: To strengthen India’s position as a global solar manufacturing hub, support the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission, and contribute to India’s 500 GW renewable energy goal by 2030 through innovation and large-scale solar capacity deployment.

Important Terms Explained:

• Waaree Energies Ltd: A leading Indian clean energy company and solar module manufacturer, founded in 1990, with a global presence and strong market leadership in India’s solar sector.
• Solar Module: A photovoltaic (PV) panel that converts sunlight into electricity, forming the basic unit of solar power systems used in both rooftop and utility-scale projects.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: A self-reliance initiative launched by the Government of India to reduce dependence on imports by promoting indigenous manufacturing across key sectors.
• Renewable Energy Capacity Goal: India’s official commitment to achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, in alignment with climate goals and energy security.
• JMK Research & Analytics: A research firm providing market intelligence and performance assessments in India’s clean energy and electric mobility sectors.

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Banking and Finance – Daily Current Affairs August 29

5. What was India’s GDP growth rate in the first quarter (Q1) of FY 2025–26?
A) 6.5%
B) 7.0%
C) 7.4%
D) 7.8%
E) 8.4%
Answer: D) 7.8%

Event and Location:

• Event: India’s GDP growth data for Q1 FY2025–26 released
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Government of India released the GDP growth data for Q1 of FY 2025–26, showing a 7.8% growth rate in real terms, the highest in five quarters.
• Objectives: To assess economic momentum across sectors like manufacturing, services, agriculture, and consumption; and guide future fiscal and monetary policy decisions.

Important Terms Explained:

• GDP (Gross Domestic Product): The total value of goods and services produced in a country within a specific time frame. Real GDP is inflation-adjusted.
• GVA (Gross Value Added): A measure of the value of goods and services produced in an area, industry or sector, without taxes and subsidies.
• Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE): Household spending on goods and services; a key component of GDP.
• Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF): Investment in fixed assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment, reflecting the creation of productive capacity.
• Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE): Government spending on goods and services intended for consumption.
• Nominal vs Real GDP: Nominal GDP includes current prices, while real GDP is adjusted for inflation.

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Business and Economy – Daily Current Affairs August 29

6. How much dividend did LIC pay to the Government of India for FY 2024–25?
A) ₹5,100 crore
B) ₹6,500 crore
C) ₹7,324 crore
D) ₹8,000 crore
E) ₹9,100 crore
Answer: C) ₹7,324 crore

Event and Location:

• Event: LIC hands over ₹7,324 crore dividend to Government of India
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) presented a dividend cheque of ₹7,324.34 crore to the Union Ministry of Finance, representing the government’s share in LIC’s profits for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
• Objectives: To transfer the Government of India’s dividend share as part of its ownership in LIC post-listing, while showcasing LIC’s strong financial performance and continued dominance in India’s life insurance sector.

Important Terms Explained:

• Dividend: A portion of a company’s profits distributed to its shareholders. In this case, the Government of India, as a majority shareholder in LIC, receives a dividend approved at the company’s AGM.
• LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India): India’s largest government-owned life insurer, incorporated in 1956 and publicly listed in 2022, known for its wide customer base and strong asset portfolio.
• AGM (Annual General Meeting): A yearly meeting where a company’s shareholders approve financial statements and declarations such as dividends. LIC’s AGM was held on 26 August 2025.
• Assets Under Management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed by a financial institution. LIC’s AUM stood at ₹56.23 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025.

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7. Which Indian PSU has announced a ₹30,000 crore investment plan for a new aluminium smelter and coal power plant?
A) SAIL
B) NTPC
C) NALCO
D) Coal India
E) Hindustan Zinc
Answer: C) NALCO

Event and Location:

• Event: NALCO’s announcement of ₹30,000 crore investment in smelter and coal power plant
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 28 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: National Aluminium Company (NALCO) will invest ₹30,000 crore over five years to build a new aluminium smelter in Odisha and a coal-based power plant.
• Objectives: To enhance domestic aluminium production, secure energy resources for smelter operations, and expand into strategic mineral exploration, especially lithium, to support the EV and energy storage ecosystem.

Important Terms Explained:

• Smelter: An industrial facility that extracts pure metal—in this case, aluminium—from its ore (bauxite) using heat and electrolysis.
• Coal Power Plant: A thermal power facility that generates electricity by burning coal; required to support energy-intensive smelter operations.
• Lithium: A critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems.
• KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Ltd): A joint venture between NALCO, Hindustan Copper Ltd, and Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Ltd, aimed at securing overseas strategic mineral assets.
• Bauxite: The primary ore used to produce aluminium, mined extensively by NALCO in Odisha.

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8. Which three countries together accounted for over 75% of total FDI inflows to India during May–June 2025?
A) US, Singapore, Japan
B) US, Cyprus, Singapore
C) UAE, UK, Singapore
D) Mauritius, Japan, US
E) Germany, Cyprus, UAE
Answer: B) US, Cyprus, Singapore

Event and Location:

• Event: RBI bulletin highlights strong gross FDI but moderate net FDI during May–June 2025
• Location: India (Nationwide Economic Coverage)
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its monthly bulletin, reported robust gross FDI inflows of $9.2 billion in June 2025, while net FDI declined due to increased outward FDI, falling by 52% year-on-year to $1 billion.
• Objectives: To provide a macroeconomic update on foreign direct investment trends and highlight the composition and sustainability of foreign inflows into India’s economy.

Important Terms Explained:

• Gross FDI: Total foreign direct investment coming into the country without accounting for outward investments by Indian entities.
• Net FDI: The difference between gross FDI inflows and outward FDI (i.e., FDI made by Indian companies abroad).
• Portfolio Flows: Investments in equity and debt markets that are considered more volatile and short-term compared to FDI.
• Foreign Exchange Reserves: Assets held by a country’s central bank, including foreign currencies, gold, and IMF-related assets, used to back liabilities and influence monetary policy.

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9. What was India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate in July 2025?
A) 4.7%
B) 5.4%
C) 2.3%
D) 3.5%
E) 1.5%
Answer: D) 3.5%

Event and Location:

• Event: India records 3.5% IIP growth in July 2025
• Location: Nationwide
• Date: 28 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Release of Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for July 2025
  • Sector-wise and use-based analysis of industrial performance
  • Revised calendar mandates publication on the 28th of every month
• Objectives:
  • To measure industrial sector performance using volume-based production data
  • To provide timely statistics for policy formulation, planning, and evaluation

Important Terms Explained:

• Index of Industrial Production (IIP):
  • A statistical measure that tracks the production volume of industrial sectors such as manufacturing, mining, and electricity over a fixed base year (currently 2011-12 = 100).
• Quick Estimates:
  • Preliminary figures released based on partial data that are subject to revision as more accurate data becomes available.
• Use-Based Classification:
  • A method of classifying industrial production based on the use of goods: Primary Goods, Capital Goods, Intermediate Goods, Infrastructure/Construction Goods, Consumer Durables, and Consumer Non-Durables.

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Appointments – Daily Current Affairs August 29

10. Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director for India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in August 2025?
A) Shaktikanta Das
B) KV Subramanian
C) Raghuram Rajan
D) Urjit Patel
E) D Subbarao
Answer: D) Urjit Patel

Event and Location:

• Event: Appointment of Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director (India)
• Location: International Monetary Fund Headquarters, Washington D.C.
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Urjit Patel, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been appointed as the new Executive Director (India) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term or until further notice.
• Objectives: To represent India at the IMF, contribute to the Fund’s policymaking processes, and advocate for India’s macroeconomic and financial priorities on a global platform.

Important Terms Explained:

• International Monetary Fund (IMF): A global financial institution that works to ensure monetary cooperation, financial stability, and economic growth among member countries.
• Executive Director (India): A key position at the IMF representing India and a few neighbouring countries on the IMF Board, influencing decisions on financial assistance, economic surveillance, and policy recommendations.
• Prompt Corrective Action (PCA): A framework by the RBI to regulate and monitor weak banks, aimed at preventing deterioration in their financial position.
• Section 7 of RBI Act, 1934: A rarely used provision allowing the Central Government to issue directions to the RBI, invoked during policy disagreements in 2018.
• Brookings Institution: A prestigious Washington D.C.-based public policy think tank where Urjit Patel served as a non-resident senior fellow.

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Awards – Daily Current Affairs August 29

11. Who conferred the SCOPE Eminence Awards to Public Sector Enterprises in August 2025?
A) Prime Minister of India
B) Finance Minister of India
C) President of India
D) Chairman of SCOPE
E) Director General of SCOPE
Answer: C) President of India

Event and Location:

• Event: Conferring of SCOPE Eminence Awards to Public Sector Enterprises
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The SCOPE Eminence Awards were presented by the President of India to recognize outstanding contributions of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) across multiple areas including sustainability, corporate governance, innovation, and social responsibility.
• Objectives: To celebrate the achievements of PSEs in nation-building, promote excellence in public enterprise governance, and acknowledge their contribution to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Important Terms Explained:

• SCOPE (Standing Conference of Public Enterprises): An apex professional organization representing Central Government-owned Public Sector Enterprises, working to promote excellence in public sector management and policy advocacy.
• CPSE (Central Public Sector Enterprise): Companies in which the direct holding of the Central Government or of other CPSEs is 51% or more, playing a key role in India’s infrastructure and industrial development.
• Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A national initiative launched in 2020 to promote self-reliance in critical sectors of the economy through indigenous production and reduced import dependence.
• Akashteer: An indigenous Air Defence Control and Reporting System, part of India’s strategic military infrastructure, highlighted for its performance during Operation Sindoor.
• Operation Sindoor: A defence initiative where Indian indigenous systems like Akashteer showcased high-performance capabilities.

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International Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 29

12. What is the target number of people to be exchanged under the India-Japan Human Resource Exchange Action Plan?
A) 100000
B) 250000
C) 500000
D) 750000
E) 1000000
Answer: C) 500000

Event and Location:

• Event: Bilateral agreements and strategic initiatives announced during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Japan
• Location: Japan
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: India and Japan signed 13 major Memorandums of Understanding and launched 8 new cooperative initiatives across critical sectors including defence, economy, digital technologies, and environment.
• Objectives: To elevate the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, promote bilateral investment, strengthen technological and cultural ties, and improve human resource exchange between India and Japan.

Important Terms Explained:

• Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM): A framework designed to promote the deployment of decarbonizing technologies and systems by enabling carbon credit transfers between partner countries.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): Interoperable and scalable digital systems like Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker that enable public service delivery and digital governance.
• Make-in-India: A national initiative launched by the Government of India in 2014 to encourage domestic manufacturing and position India as a global hub for production.
• Critical Minerals: Essential raw materials such as lithium and rare earth elements that are crucial for electronics, renewable energy, and defence manufacturing.
• Large Language Models (LLMs): Advanced AI models capable of understanding and generating human-like text, playing a key role in natural language processing applications.

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13. By which year do India and Africa aim to double their bilateral trade, as stated at the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave?
A) 2027
B) 2028
C) 2030
D) 2035
E) 2040
Answer: C) 2030

Event and Location:

• Event: Union Commerce Minister’s keynote at the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: India and Africa committed to doubling bilateral trade by 2030, expanding cooperation in value-added manufacturing, critical minerals, renewable energy, healthcare, and agriculture.
• Objectives: To strengthen economic ties, tap into the untapped potential of trade, support sustainable industrial growth, and promote mutual development through sectoral complementarities and people-centric collaboration.

Important Terms Explained:

• CII India-Africa Business Conclave: An annual platform organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry to foster economic and commercial cooperation between India and African nations.
• Critical Minerals: Rare and economically vital minerals such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earths used in clean energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing.
• Unified Payments Interface (UPI): A real-time payment system developed by NPCI that enables instant fund transfer, offering potential for low-cost financial transactions in Africa.
• Viksit Bharat 2047: Government of India’s vision to transform India into a fully developed nation by its centenary of independence in 2047.
• Affordable Electric Mobility Solutions: Cost-efficient electric vehicles designed to reduce emissions and promote sustainable urban transport, particularly for developing regions.

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14. Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the India-Japan Economic Forum in August 2025?
A) Osaka
B) Kyoto
C) New Delhi
D) Tokyo
E) Nagoya
Answer: D) Tokyo

Event and Location:

• Event: PM Narendra Modi’s address at the India-Japan Economic Forum
• Location: Tokyo, Japan
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo, promoting India’s investment potential and highlighting reforms enabling economic transformation.
• Objectives: To showcase India’s policy-driven economic progress, attract Japanese investment, strengthen bilateral economic ties, and reaffirm the Special Strategic and Global Partnership with Japan.

Important Terms Explained:

• India-Japan Economic Forum: A bilateral business platform promoting trade, investment, and economic cooperation between India and Japan.
• Reform, Perform, Transform: A governance model adopted by India that combines structural reforms with high performance and systemic transformation of the economy.
• GST (Goods and Services Tax): India’s indirect tax reform introduced in 2017 under the “One Nation, One Tax” initiative to simplify and unify the tax system.
• Ease of Doing Business: A set of reforms and policy improvements that reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, helping India climb in global business environment rankings.
• JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization): A Japanese government body promoting mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.

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Schemes – Daily Current Affairs August 29

15. Which ministry is convening the Roundtable Conference on SBM-G Progress & Brainstorming on its next phase?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
E) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Jal Shakti

Event and Location:

• Event: Roundtable Conference on SBM-G Progress and Brainstorming for Next Phase
• Location: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
• Date: 1 September 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti will convene a high-level national conference to assess achievements under SBM-G Phase II and chart the way forward.
• Objectives: To review the current status of rural sanitation, sustain ODF Plus outcomes, promote innovative models such as GOBARdhan, enhance waste management systems, and shape the future direction of SBM-G with a focus on digital innovation, climate resilience, and systemic convergence.

Important Terms Explained:

• Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G): A national flagship program launched in 2014 aimed at eliminating open defecation and improving rural sanitation infrastructure.
• ODF Plus: A status that signifies not only Open Defecation Free villages but also the management of solid and liquid waste, ensuring comprehensive sanitation standards.
• GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan): A government initiative to manage cattle dung and organic waste to convert it into biogas and bio-slurry, promoting rural circular economies.
• Faecal Sludge Management (FSM): A process of safe collection, treatment, and disposal or reuse of human waste from on-site sanitation systems like septic tanks and pit latrines.
• Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS): A department under the Ministry of Jal Shakti responsible for implementation of SBM-G and Jal Jeevan Mission.

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16. Which two initiatives were presented during the 30th National Good Governance Webinar held on 29th August 2025?
A) e-Shram and SWAYAM
B) DIGIKAKSHA and SugamyaPustakalya
C) UDAN and e-NAM
D) Karmayogi Bharat and Ayushman Bharat
E) Digital India and Samarth
Answer: B) DIGIKAKSHA and SugamyaPustakalya

Event and Location:

• Event: 30th Webinar of the National Good Governance Webinar Series 2025–26
• Location: Virtual conference hosted by Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) conducted its 30th webinar under the Good Governance Webinar Series as per directions of the Prime Minister to promote replication of award-winning governance practices.
• Objectives: To disseminate best practices recognized under the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration, promote innovation at the district level, and enable knowledge sharing and scalability of successful models across districts and states.

Important Terms Explained:

• National Good Governance Webinar Series: A series of monthly webinars organized by DARPG since April 2022 to promote the replication and institutionalization of award-winning public administration practices.
• PM’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration: An annual recognition by the Government of India to honor exemplary work in public service delivery, innovation, and administrative excellence.
• SugamyaPustakalya: A district-level initiative from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, aiming to enhance accessible and inclusive library services for differently-abled and underserved communities.
• Project DIGIKAKSHA: A digital education and remote learning initiative implemented in Kurung Kumey, Arunachal Pradesh, to improve access to quality learning for students in remote tribal areas.
• Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG): A nodal department under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, responsible for administrative reforms and public service delivery initiatives in India.

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17. Under the newly approved Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojna, how much financial assistance will be given as the first instalment to selected women?
A) ₹5,000
B) ₹15,000
C) ₹20,000
D) ₹10,000
E) ₹2,00,000
Answer: D) ₹10,000

Event and Location:

• Event: Bihar Cabinet approves Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojna for women entrepreneurship
• Location: Bihar, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Bihar Cabinet approved a new scheme to provide financial aid to one woman per family to start employment ventures.
  • ₹10,000 will be provided as the first instalment directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts starting September 2025.
  • An additional grant of up to ₹2 lakh may be given based on six-month performance evaluation.
• Objectives:
  • To promote women’s economic self-reliance by encouraging entrepreneurship.
  • To curb migration by creating sustainable employment opportunities for women within Bihar.
  • To develop haat bazaars and provide infrastructure for women to market and sell their products.

Important Terms Explained:

• Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojna:
  • A financial assistance scheme launched by the Bihar Government to support women in starting self-employment ventures.
  • Includes both upfront grants and performance-linked support.
• Haat Bazaars:
  • Traditional local markets developed at the village or town level to provide platforms for rural entrepreneurship and product sales.
• Self-Help Groups (SHGs):
  • Community-based groups of women, especially in rural areas, aimed at financial empowerment through savings, microloans, and collective enterprise.
• Jeevika Scheme:
  • A World Bank-supported initiative started in 2006 to empower rural women through SHGs. It supports economic and livelihood activities.

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18. What is the name of the Haryana government’s new welfare scheme for women that has intensified political pressure on the Punjab Government?
A) Mukhyamantri Nari Samman Yojana
B) Lado Lakshmi Yojana
C) Mahila Pragati Scheme
D) Kanya Kalyan Yojana
E) Shakti Sahayata Scheme
Answer: B) Lado Lakshmi Yojana

Event and Location:

• Event: Haryana launches Lado Lakshmi Yojana, intensifying pressure on Punjab to fulfil its women’s benefit scheme
• Location: Punjab and Haryana, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Haryana announced a direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme under Lado Lakshmi Yojana offering ₹2,100 per month to women from 25 September 2025.
  • Punjab AAP government had promised ₹1,000 per month to women ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections but has not implemented it yet.
• Objectives:
  • To ensure economic support for women, particularly in election-sensitive regions.
  • To counter political pressure and secure voter support ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
  • To provide fiscal alternatives for fulfilling previously announced welfare schemes.

Important Terms Explained:

• Lado Lakshmi Yojana:
  • A welfare scheme announced by the Haryana government providing ₹2,100/month to eligible women. Scheduled to begin from September 25, 2025.
  • Aims to empower women economically through unconditional cash transfers.
• Power Subsidy Scheme (Punjab):
  • Under this scheme, the Punjab Government provides 300 units of free electricity to every household per month.
  • Has resulted in a subsidy burden of over ₹20,000 crore annually.
• OUVGL (Optimum Utilisation of Vacant Government Land):
  • A scheme aimed at selling unused government land to generate revenue.
  • Being reconsidered in Punjab after rollback of the Land Pooling Policy.

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National Affairs – Daily Current Affairs August 29

19. Which digital platform is being developed to offer Single Window Clearance for India’s live events industry?
A) Bharat Film Portal
B) Media Facilitation Hub
C) India Cine Hub
D) Creative India Gateway
E) Events India Portal
Answer: C) India Cine Hub

Event and Location:

• Event: First Meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Live Events Industry
• Location: National Media Centre, New Delhi
• Date: 26 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting convened the inaugural meeting of the JWG to promote India’s live events and concert economy with participation from central ministries, state governments, industry bodies, and rights associations.
• Objectives: To create a policy and regulatory ecosystem that enables job creation, infrastructure growth, and international recognition of India’s live entertainment sector by 2030 through streamlined clearances, licensing reforms, financial support, and skills integration.

Important Terms Explained:

• Joint Working Group (JWG): A multi-stakeholder group established under the Ministry of I&B in July 2025 to drive policy formulation and growth of the live events industry.
• India Cine Hub: A digital platform being developed to serve as a Single Window Clearance Mechanism for the live events sector, enhancing ease of doing business.
• National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF): A structured framework for aligning vocational and professional qualifications with industry demands, into which live event skills will be integrated.
• GST Rebate: A financial relief mechanism through tax refunds or exemptions, under consideration to promote the affordability and scale of live events.
• Music Licensing Registry: A proposed central digital registry to streamline intellectual property rights and music licensing in collaboration with rights societies.

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20. Which historic Sikh figure’s 350th Martyrdom Day will be commemorated by Indian Railways in 2025?
A) Guru Nanak Dev Ji
B) Guru Gobind Singh Ji
C) Guru Angad Dev Ji
D) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
E) Guru Harkrishan Ji
Answer: D) Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Event and Location:

• Event: High-level meeting to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
• Location: Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Railways, will carry out nationwide commemorative activities for the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, incorporating recommendations from leading Sikh institutions.
• Objectives: To raise awareness among the younger generation about the teachings and sacrifices of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and to improve pilgrimage infrastructure and services for Sikh devotees across India.

Important Terms Explained:

• Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: The ninth Sikh Guru, martyred in 1675 for defending religious freedom, remembered for his teachings of tolerance, sacrifice, and spiritual courage.
• Langar: A community kitchen or free meal service traditionally offered in Gurdwaras, which will be extended to trains during the commemorative period.
• Five Takhts: The five authoritative seats of Sikhism—Akal Takht, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, and Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib—which may be connected by a special commemorative train.
• Sachkhand Express: A key pilgrimage train connecting major Sikh destinations, identified for improved hygiene and service upgrades.
• Vande Bharat Express: India’s semi-high-speed train, proposed for enhanced access to Sikh pilgrimage centres like Patna Sahib and Hazoor Sahib.

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21. Which two institutions recently signed an MoU to collaborate on knowledge sharing and reforms in the power sector?
A) NITI Aayog and NTPC
B) IIT Delhi and PGCIL
C) ASCI and Power Foundation of India
D) Ministry of Power and SECI
E) TERI and PFC
Answer: C) ASCI and Power Foundation of India

Event and Location:

• Event: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for power sector collaboration
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) and the Power Foundation of India (PFI) signed an MoU to jointly conduct policy research, capacity building, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to support power sector reforms in India.
• Objectives: To promote high-impact training and workshops, facilitate policy development, encourage public-private partnership frameworks, and publish sectoral insights through white papers, policy briefs, and technical publications.

Important Terms Explained:

• ASCI (Administrative Staff College of India): A premier policy think tank and training institution based in Hyderabad that offers administrative, management, and governance capacity building across public and private sectors.
• Power Foundation of India (PFI): An institution under the Ministry of Power, New Delhi, focused on stakeholder engagement, knowledge dissemination, and policy advisory in the energy and power sectors.
• Public-Private Partnership (PPP): A cooperative arrangement between government and private entities for the delivery of public infrastructure, services, or policy objectives.
• White Paper: An authoritative report that informs stakeholders and policymakers about a complex issue, often used to propose solutions or policy options in a sector.
• Infrastructure Finance: The study and practice of financing mechanisms and policies to support development of public utilities and energy infrastructure projects.

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22. By which year does the Government of India aim to increase the number of CNG stations to 18,000 under the “One Nation, One Gas Grid” initiative?
A) 2026
B) 2028
C) 2029
D) 2030
E) 2032
Answer: D) 2030

Event and Location:

• Event: Announcement on expansion of CNG network under “One Nation, One Gas Grid”
• Location: New Delhi, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that India will increase the number of CNG stations from the current 8,150 to 18,000 by 2030 as part of the One Nation, One Gas Grid initiative.
• Objectives: To promote clean, affordable fuel alternatives across India, strengthen city gas distribution networks, ensure seamless energy connectivity through a national gas grid, and contribute toward India’s energy transition and climate commitments under COP26.

Important Terms Explained:

• One Nation, One Gas Grid: A national initiative to connect India’s entire natural gas infrastructure through a unified pipeline network to improve fuel accessibility and affordability.
• CNG (Compressed Natural Gas): A clean alternative fuel used mainly in transport; less polluting and more economical than petrol or diesel.
• PNG (Piped Natural Gas): A clean and safe fuel supplied directly to households for cooking, reducing LPG dependency.
• Compressed Biogas (CBG): A renewable gas derived from agricultural waste and biomass; part of India’s strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence and promote waste-to-energy.
• City Gas Distribution (CGD): Infrastructure that delivers CNG and PNG to urban and semi-urban areas; key to expanding clean energy access in India.
• COP26 Commitments: India’s pledge at the 2021 UN Climate Summit to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.

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23. Which Indian state has become the first to issue comprehensive rules for managing stray dogs under the ABC Rules, 2023?
A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Maharashtra
D) Rajasthan
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: D) Rajasthan

Event and Location:

• Event: Rajasthan issues India’s first comprehensive rules for stray dog management
• Location: Rajasthan, India
• Date: 28 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Implementation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023 across all municipal bodies
  • Establishment of feeding points for stray dogs in every ward
  • Mandated humane catching, sterilisation, and vaccination of stray dogs
  • Deployment of CCTV in operating theatres and record-keeping for transparency
  • Compensation to recognised NGOs for sterilisation and care
• Objectives:
  • To ensure public safety and animal welfare by regulating the stray dog population
  • To implement humane and systematic management of stray animals
  • To comply with the Supreme Court’s directive on stray animal management
  • To prevent cruelty and maintain ecological balance in local dog populations

Important Terms Explained:

• Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023:
  • A set of rules issued to regulate the sterilisation and vaccination of stray animals in India. They aim to humanely reduce stray dog populations and prevent the spread of rabies.
• Feeding Points:
  • Designated areas in each ward where stray dogs are allowed access to food and water. These are determined in collaboration with local residents and animal welfare organisations.
• Humane Catching Methods:
  • Methods like using nets or hand-catching by trained personnel only. Prohibited tools include tongs, wires, and forceful instruments to avoid cruelty.

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24. Which Indian state recently relaunched U-Special electric buses for university students?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Delhi
D) Karnataka
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Delhi

Event and Location:

• Event: Relaunch of U-Special electric buses for university students
• Location: Delhi
• Date: 28 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Launch of 25 electric U-Special buses to serve major university campuses and residential areas
  • Routes planned based on student demand; buses equipped with AC, CCTV, panic buttons, live radio, and music systems
  • Integration with metro stations and college timings for maximum convenience
• Objectives:
  • To offer safe, eco-friendly, and affordable transport for college students
  • To reduce private vehicle dependency and promote clean mobility
  • To revive student-friendly transport culture and enhance public transit access

Important Terms Explained:

• U-Special Buses:
  • A dedicated public bus service for university students, historically popular in Delhi, now relaunched as an electric fleet with modern safety features.
• Electric Buses:
  • Zero-emission vehicles powered by batteries, aimed at reducing urban air pollution and fuel dependency.
• DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation):
  • The government-run public bus service provider in Delhi, overseeing operations of both regular and special bus services.

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25. Which portal’s new module allows widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties?
A) UMANG
B) UMEED
C) SWAYAM
D) PRAGATI
E) ASHA
Answer: B) UMEED

Event and Location:

• Event: Launch of a new support module on the UMEED Portal
• Location: India (Applicable across all States/UTs via Waqf Boards)
• Date: 27 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Enable online applications by widows, divorced women, and orphans for financial support from Waqf-alal-aulad endowments
  • Implement Aadhaar-based verification and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via State/UT Waqf Boards
• Objectives:
  • Ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable delivery of maintenance support
  • Digitally empower vulnerable sections of minority communities
  • Enhance inclusive welfare mechanisms through modernization of Waqf property management

Important Terms Explained:

• UMEED Portal:
  • A digital platform under the Ministry of Minority Affairs aimed at efficient management and empowerment through Waqf-related services and schemes.
• Waqf-alal-aulad:
  • A type of Islamic charitable endowment where the benefits are specifically reserved for family members or designated individuals such as widows and orphans.
• Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025:
  • Legal framework under which administrative and financial management of Waqf properties is conducted, ensuring structured and people-centric operation.

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26. Which Indian state recently approved ₹53,922 crore worth of investment projects through its State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB)?
A) Karnataka
B) Gujarat
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh

Event and Location:

• Event: SIPB clears ₹53,922 crore investment proposals
• Location: Andhra Pradesh, India
• Date: 29 August 2025

Mandates and Objectives:

• Mandates:
  • Approval of 30 major investment projects by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB)
  • Monthly monitoring of project implementation by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
  • Fast-track clearances under “speed of doing business” policy
• Objectives:
  • Attract industrial investments across key sectors like EVs, IT, tourism, mining, and food processing
  • Create 83,437 jobs across Andhra Pradesh
  • Develop MSME parks in all Assembly constituencies
  • Promote value-added agriculture and innovation-driven industries

Important Terms Explained:

• SIPB (State Investment Promotion Board):
  • A high-level body in Andhra Pradesh responsible for approving and facilitating major investment proposals across sectors.
• Mahindra Electric Vehicle Plant:
  • A proposed major EV manufacturing unit aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as an electric mobility hub.
• Ratan Tata Innovation Hub:
  • An innovation centre promoting advanced product development, now proposed to collaborate with MSMEs in AP to enhance competitiveness.

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