Daily Current Affairs – 25 August 2025 (India & J&K)
Clear, exam‑oriented, and SEO‑friendly notes covering Economy, Governance, Foreign Policy, Defence & Security, Science & Tech, Environment, and State Focus (J&K). Bookmark and revise with quick facts, why‑it‑matters, and FAQs.
Table of Contents
1) Economy & Trade
Export Promotion Mission (EPM): ₹25,000‑crore support for exporters
What: The Union Government has announced a multi‑year package under a new Export Promotion Mission to boost Indian exporters, including two flagship schemes focused on easing tariff impact and expanding market access.
Why it matters: India aims to diversify export baskets and destinations at a time of shifting global supply chains. The package signals policy continuity and support for MSME exporters.
- Duration: FY 2025–2031 (six years).
- Focus: Reducing tariff barriers, improving competitiveness, trade facilitation, and marketing support.
- Expected outcomes: Higher export resilience, better integration with global value chains, and improved logistics competitiveness.
GST reforms promised around Diwali; MSME relief on the agenda
What: The Government has indicated next‑generation GST reforms around the festive season aimed at simplification and relief for small businesses and consumers.
Why it matters: Simplified compliance and rationalized rates can spur consumption and reduce costs for MSMEs—key to job creation.
- Potential rate rationalization for essentials.
- Likely compliance simplification for small taxpayers.
Keep track of official notifications and GST Council decisions for final contours.
Quick Bytes
- Supply‑chain diversification continues to be a strategic priority to reduce over‑dependence on any single market.
- Services exports remain robust; watch IT, tourism, and financial services for momentum.
2) Foreign Policy & Strategic Affairs
"Don’t rely on a single market" – External Affairs outlook
What: India\'s foreign policy establishment underscored the need to diversify economic partnerships and supply chains, learning from recent global disruptions.
Why it matters: Diversification improves resilience to shocks (pandemic, conflicts, sanctions) and opens opportunities in new regions (Indo‑Pacific, Africa, Latin America).
- Policy thrust: Expand FTAs, build trusted tech & trade corridors, and secure critical minerals.
PM’s upcoming visits: Japan & China (late August–early September)
What: High‑level engagements include the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit and follow‑on outreach, expected to spotlight semiconductors, supply chains, green energy, and connectivity.
Why it matters: Japan is pivotal for manufacturing investment and technology partnerships; structured dialogues help accelerate India’s domestic missions (chips, batteries, mobility).
3) Governance, Law & Public Policy
Policing & public safety directives
What: Local police orders in sensitive areas aim to manage crowds, protect critical institutions, and enforce no‑drone/no‑photography zones to mitigate security risk.
Why it matters: Such directives are typically time‑bound preventive measures under local law to ensure safety around high‑footfall or high‑value locations.
Economic governance: Reform Task Forces
What: The Union Government has flagged reform task forces (tax, logistics, manufacturing) to accelerate growth and job creation over the medium term, complementing Budget‑linked missions.
Why it matters: Coordinated reforms reduce policy frictions, improve ease of doing business, and boost investor confidence.
4) Science & Technology (ISRO Focus)
Gaganyaan: Parachute system clears a key air‑drop test
What: ISRO completed an integrated air‑drop test of the crew module parachute system, a crucial step for crew safety during re‑entry and splashdown/landing scenarios.
Why it matters: Validating the parachute deployment sequence ensures redundancy and safe deceleration, bringing India’s first human‑spaceflight mission closer.
- Testing simulates aborts and nominal descent phases.
- Focus on canopy integrity, deployment timing, and load sharing.
National Space Day 2025 – “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan”
What: India marked its 2nd National Space Day on 23 August 2025 with showcases of missions, startups, and student innovations, highlighting the space‑startup ecosystem.
Why it matters: Public‑private collaboration in launch, satellite, and downstream applications is accelerating; expect new facilities, investments, and talent pipelines.
NISAR milestone: Giant radar reflector fully deployed
What: The NASA‑ISRO SAR (NISAR) mission reached a hardware milestone with full deployment of its large radar antenna reflector during testing, inching closer to launch readiness.
Why it matters: NISAR will generate high‑resolution Earth observation data for agriculture, disaster management, and climate studies.
Ed‑notes
- Remember dates: National Space Day – 23 August; Gaganyaan milestones are ongoing.
- Key terms: Abort test, integrated drop test (IDT), SAR, L‑band/S‑band radar.
5) Defence & Internal Security
India continues capability development in border management, maritime domain awareness, and counter‑terror frameworks while coordinating with states/UTs on policing modernization and technology adoption (drones, CCTNS, facial recognition with safeguards).
- Emphasis on inter‑agency coordination and public safety.
- Focus on Make in India for defence procurement and exports.
6) State Focus: Jammu & Kashmir
Development push: Budget, connectivity, and livelihoods
What: The UT\'s recent allocations and connectivity upgrades (including all‑weather links and expanded rail integration) are positioned to boost tourism, horticulture, and handicrafts.
- Rail connectivity is expected to reduce travel time and logistics costs, aiding local businesses and visitor inflows.
- Tourism revival remains a policy focus with safety protocols and infrastructure upgrades.
Governance updates
What: Deliberations on legislative and administrative streamlining for the UT are ongoing at the Union level, alongside routine recruitment processes and result notifications.
Why it matters: Predictable governance and steady recruitment cycles enhance citizen trust and economic planning.
7) Environment & Climate
Policy conversations tie climate resilience to agriculture (drought‑ & flood‑tolerant crops), urban heat mitigation (cool roofs, green corridors), and disaster early‑warning systems leveraging satellite data (including NISAR once operational).
- Agri: crop insurance penetration, precision irrigation, and cold‑chain expansion.
- Cities: EV public transport, micro‑mobility, and heat‑action plans.
8) Sports & Culture
India’s sports calendar continues with domestic leagues and international qualifiers; cultural programming includes science outreach tied to National Space Day to inspire students toward STEM careers.
9) Frequently Asked Questions
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10) Practice MCQs (with answers)
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The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) announced in FY 2025–26 primarily aims to:
- Subsidize domestic fuel prices
- Mitigate tariff impact and diversify export markets
- Privatize all major ports
- Replace GST with a new tax
Answer: B
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Which day is celebrated as India’s National Space Day?
- January 26
- August 23
- October 4
- November 14
Answer: B
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The Gaganyaan parachute air‑drop test primarily validates:
- Launch pad evacuation procedures
- In‑orbit docking capability
- Descent and safe landing systems for the crew module
- Crew training simulators
Answer: C
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NISAR is a joint mission of:
- ISRO & ESA
- NASA & ISRO
- ISRO & Roscosmos
- ISRO & JAXA
Answer: B
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India’s current foreign‑policy thrust on economic ties emphasizes:
- Dependence on a single dominant market
- Diversification of markets and supply chains
- Autarky and zero trade
- Only services exports
Answer: B
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