Current-affairs-24th-aug-31st-aug-2025

 

NATIONAL AFFAIRS (INDIA)

 

August 26, 2025

 

Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill Introduced

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, enabling removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, or other Ministers if detained for 30 consecutive days on charges punishable with five or more years of imprisonment. The bill has now been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

 

August 24–31, 2025

 

World Archery Youth Championships (India in Action)

At the global competition in Winnipeg (August 20–24), Indian youth archers secured 8 medals: 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. Notable achievements included team gold in U-18 men’s compound and several individual medals across categories.

 

August 31, 2025

 

SCO Heads of State Council Summit in Tianjin

Prime Minister Modi attended the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin. This follows his diplomatic tour to Japan and China aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and strategic ties.

 

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

 

August 22 to 27, 2025 (Global Context)

 

Famine Declared in Gaza

The IPC raised the food insecurity classification in Gaza City to Phase 5—official famine—impacting over 500,000 people facing starvation and related crises.

 

August 29–31, 2025

 

India–Japan & India–China Diplomatic Engagements

 

August 29–30: PM Modi’s visit to Tokyo for the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit yielded major investment pledges from Japan—over ¥10 trillion (~ billion)—focused on semiconductors, AI, and economic security cooperation.

 

August 31:

 

At the SCO summit in Tianjin, Modi and Xi Jinping committed to resolving long-standing border disputes, restoring visa operations, and reinforcing bilateral cooperation.

 

 

India’s Political Reform: A new constitutional safeguard is under consideration to maintain public trust by ensuring detained leaders cannot remain in office indefinitely.

 

Youth Sports Excellence: India’s strong performance at the World Archery Youth Championships reflects growing prowess in international sports.

 

Diplomacy in Action: Modi's key visits to Japan and China mark a significant regional pivot through economic and strategic partnerships.

 

Humanitarian Alert: The famine in Gaza underscores the worsening global food crisis and the urgent need for international response.