Current affairs One Liner: 26-August-2025

  1. The Union Cabinet approved restructuring and extension of the PM SVANidhi Scheme’s lending period until March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of ₹7,332 crore.
  2. The Union Cabinet approved rail infrastructure projects worth ₹12,328 crore, enhancing connectivity and capacity across five states.
  3. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) results for 2023-24, highlighting steady growth across manufacturing sectors.
  4. The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is organising a Data User’s Conference on PLFS on 28th August 2025 in New Delhi to discuss innovations and high-frequency labour market indicators.
  5. The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, is organising a Data User’s Conference on PLFS on 28th August 2025 in New Delhi to discuss innovations and high-frequency labour market indicators.
  6. India’s bioeconomy has rapidly grown to $165.7 billion in 2024 and is targeted to reach $300 billion by 2030, driven by government initiatives under the BioE3 Policy.
  7. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a Joint Venture Agreement to develop a city gas distribution network in Arunachal Pradesh.
  8. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) supplied approximately 8,000 tonnes of critical-grade steel for India’s new frontline stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri.
  9. SpaceX successfully launched satellites developed by Indian startups Pixxel and Dhruva Space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from California, advancing India’s private space sector.
  10. India’s hospitality industry recorded a 12.9% increase in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) during the second quarter of 2025, reflecting strong recovery.
  11. India’s credit card industry is witnessing aggressive growth and rising competition, with players adopting riskier strategies to expand their customer base.
  12. National Asset Build Fund Infrastructure Ltd (NABFID), promoted by NABARD, plans to enter international markets by the end of FY26 to raise global funds for India’s infrastructure.
  13. Indian banks anticipate a 10-12% credit growth in the second half of FY26, driven by festive season demand and improving economic outlook.
  14. India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) saw major reforms in 2025 aimed at simplifying compliance, increasing revenues, and enhancing digital integration.
  15. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) surpassed 8.11 crore total subscribers with 1.17 crore new additions in 2024-25, marking robust growth and inclusion.
  16. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust, launched ‘Project Aarohan’ to fund education and mentorship for toll plaza employees’ children.
  17. Mizoram has attracted ₹16,720 crore in business projects over the past five years (2021-25), reflecting investment growth and economic development.
  18. Bihar Chief Minister announced plans to offer free land packages and ₹40 crore in incentives to attract new investments and industries.
  19. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh will gain from reforms and budgetary allocations under the Post-Covid Special Capital Investment Scheme (SASCI).
  20. The UN General Assembly announced two new initiatives to strengthen international cooperation on the governance and ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  21. The US and Indonesia commenced the multinational military exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield 2025’ aimed at enhancing regional security and interoperability.
  22. Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) effective August 27, 2025.
  23. A new book and commentaries emphasize the vital role and challenges faced by civil society in modern governance.
  24. National Dog Day is observed annually on August 26 to celebrate the companionship and joy dogs bring to human lives.
  25. GrihUam Housing Finance is set to appoint a former Citi banker as its new Managing Director and CEO to strengthen leadership.
  26. President Droupadi Murmu honoured 45 exceptional school teachers from across India with the National Teachers Award 2025.

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