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18 August, 2025
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Fri 22 Aug, 2025
National News
₹6,982 Crore Approved for BSNL
- The Central Government has approved ₹6,982 crore for the capital expenditure of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in 2025.
- Previous packages included allocation of 4G/5G spectrum worth ₹69,000 crore in 2019, ₹1.64 lakh crore in 2022, and ₹89,000 crore in 2023
Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025
- The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 has been adjourned for a fixed period starting 21 August 2025.
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Vice Presidential Election 2025
- The Election Commission has appointed Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, and D. Anandan, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, as observers for the upcoming Vice Presidential Election 2025.
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State Specific News
‘Shramshree’ Scheme
- The West Bengal Government has launched the ‘Shramshree’ Scheme for the return and rehabilitation of migrant workers.
- Under this scheme, migrant workers will receive financial assistance of ₹5,000 per month, which will continue for a maximum of one year or until they secure a new job within the state.
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International News
“Nusuk Umrah Service”
- Saudi Arabia has launched the “Nusuk Umrah Service” to facilitate Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
- It is a digital platform introduced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia.
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Sri Lanka Inflation
- Sri Lanka's inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), rose to approximately 0.7 percent in July 2025.
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Science and Technology + Environment
Discovery of Satellite S/2025 U1
- NASA has discovered the 29th satellite of planet Uranus, provisionally named S/2025 U1.
- The size of the satellite is estimated to be between 8 and 10 kilometers.
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International Big Cat Alliance
- The Government has granted the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and its officials privileges and immunities under the UN Act, 1947
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Discovery of Interstellar Object
- Scientists have discovered a rare interstellar object coming from outside our solar system, named 3I/ATLAS.
- The object is moving rapidly towards the Sun and is expected to come closest to the Sun by the end of October 2025.
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Defense News
Missile Exercise “Sustainable Power 1404”
- Iran has launched a two-day missile exercise named “Sustainable Power 1404” in the northern Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
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Awards and Honours
Men’s Player of the Year Award: PFA
- Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has won the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year award for the third time.
- He is the first player to achieve this and had previously won the award in 2018 and 2022.
Professional Footballers' Association (PFA):
| Founded in: 1907 | Headquarters: London, England | Membership: Professional footballers from England and Wales, both male and female |
Sports News
“Bronco Test” Launched: BCCI
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced the “Bronco Test” to assess players' fitness.
- It has become a part of the mandatory fitness tests alongside the Yo-Yo Test.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI):
| The national cricket governing body of India | Founded: 1928 | Headquarters: Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium |
16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025
- The 16th Asian Shooting Championship 2025 is being held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, from 16 August to 30 August 2025.
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Person In News
Lord Swaraj Paul
- Indian-born British businessman Lord Swaraj Paul has died in London at the age of 94.
- He was the founder of Britain's Caparo Group of Industries and made many significant contributions to industry, philanthropy and public service.
Thaksin Shinawatra
- In Thailand, a Bangkok court dismissed a treason case involving controversial billionaire and former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
- The charge relates to an interview Mr Thaksin gave to a South Korean newspaper a year ago.
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Miscellaneous
Feature Film ‘Shape of Momo’
- Tribeni Rai’s debut feature film, ‘Shape of Momo’, has been selected for the Vision Section of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025.
International Film Festival (BIFF):
| Year of establishment: 1995 | Venue: Busan, South Korea |
Important Days
International Day Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
- The International Day Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed annually on 22 August.
- The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019 under Resolution No. 73/296.