Current affairs One Liner: 20-August-2025

  1.  India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) comprising Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia signed the Terms of Reference to officially begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement.
  2. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will support the Haryana government in developing a 2,988-acre Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) at Hisar, expected to create over 1.25 lakh jobs.
  3. The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 2.0% (provisional) in July 2025 compared to July 2024, with steel, cement, fertilizer, and electricity recording positive growth.
  4. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) monitors the utilisation of ten percent Gross Budgetary Support allotted by non-exempted Ministries/Departments for the development of the North Eastern Region, with an expenditure of Rs 6.11 lakh crore over the last 11 years.
  5. India’s National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) has deployed 37 supercomputers with a combined computing capacity of 40 petaflops, supporting over 10,000 researchers nationwide.
  6. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has been awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar (First Prize) for the year 2024-25 in the category of Ministries/Departments with less than 300 personnel by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs.
  7. More than 400 top national athletes will compete for 24 gold medals in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking at the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) held at Dal Lake.
  8. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the government’s goal to make India’s automobile industry the largest in the world within the next five years, enhancing its global competitiveness and economic contribution.
  9. India’s non-smartphone electronics exports reached over $14 billion in FY 2024-25, reflecting rapid growth driven by increased global demand and manufacturing capacity.
  10. NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of NTPC, commissioned 212.5 MW solar and 52.5 MW wind energy capacities, expanding India’s renewable power portfolio.
  11. India’s express logistics and courier sector is projected to grow to USD 18-22 billion by FY 2030, doubling from USD 9 billion in FY 2025, fuelled by growing e-commerce and improved infrastructure.
  12. The Finance Ministry convened a meeting with leaders of public sector banks (PSBs) to review their financial performance for Q1 2025-26, noting record profits and urging increased lending to productive sectors.
  13. A report by SBI projects that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate restructuring will boost India’s consumption by Rs 1.98 trillion over the coming fiscal year.
  14. Bank of Maharashtra has collaborated with SBI Card to introduce three new credit card variants aimed at enhancing digital payments and customer convenience.
  15.  Retail investor participation in government securities (G-Secs) trading on the RBI Retail Direct platform surged over fivefold in August 2025 compared to previous months.
  16. India’s core sector growth slowed to 2% in July due to declines in the energy sector, reflecting mixed industrial performance.
  17. The Union Cabinet approved two major infrastructure projects worth ₹9,814 crore: a greenfield airport in Kota-Bundi, Rajasthan, and a six-lane Capital Region Ring Road in Odisha, enhancing regional connectivity and industrial growth.
  18. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) projects Bihar’s economy to expand to $1.1 trillion by 2046-47, driven by rapid industrialisation and infrastructure development.
  19. Chhattisgarh will highlight its rich cultural heritage, arts, and tourism potential at the Osaka World Expo 2025, promoting the state on a global platform.
  20. India and Vietnam Coast Guards agreed to deepen cooperation on combating maritime crime, enhancing search and rescue operations, and managing marine pollution.
  21. The Indian Parliament passed a bill establishing an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) campus in Guwahati to bolster management education in Northeast India.
  22. Nepal has partnered with TikTok to boost tourism through digital campaigns aimed at attracting global travellers by showcasing its cultural and natural heritage.
  23. Renowned Indian shooter Manu Bhaker clinched the bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup 2025, underscoring her form and India’s rising stature in shooting sports.
  24. Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah won the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award for the third time, setting a new record.
  25. Parag Agrawal, former CEO of Twitter, has launched a new artificial intelligence startup focused on innovative AI solutions and technological advancement.
  26. World Mosquito Day raises awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and emphasizes preventive healthcare measures to combat global health risks.
  27. Women officers have taken leadership roles in five crucial departments of South Central Railway, reflecting progress in gender inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated sector.

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