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Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)

Why in news? Defence analysts discussed India’s progress on the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System in August 2025 after reports of a successful t...

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Invasive Alien Species

Why in news? A global report released in 2025 estimated that invasive alien species have caused economic losses exceeding two trillion US dollars sinc...

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Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

Why in news? The functioning of the Archaeological Survey of India came under scrutiny in August 2025 after controversies over the handling of excava...

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Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)

Why in news? In August 2025 the Indian Space Research Organisation unveiled plans for the Lunar Module Launch Vehicle, a heavy‑lift rocket intended...

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Wastewater Surveillance for Disease Control

Why in news? The Indian Council of Medical Research announced in August 2025 that it will expand wastewater‑based epidemiology to 50 cities and mon...

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Fiji

Why in news? Fiji was in the spotlight in August 2025 because its Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka visited New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties. A re...

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Breaking the Colonial Steel Frame for a Deep‑Tech Future

Why in news? India’s Independence Day speech in August 2025 placed emphasis on becoming a leader in deep‑technology by 2047. Observers argued tha...

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Extreme Heat and the Future of Work

Why in news? A joint report by the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization in August 2025 warned that rising temperatures...

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Compassionate Policing and Elderly Care

Why in news? In August 2025 the Greater Chennai Police highlighted the success of its special helplines for senior citizens. The toll‑free number ...

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Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways

Why in news? The NITI Aayog and the Internet and Mobile Association of India released a report titled “Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathw...

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Expansion of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

Why in news? The National Board for Wildlife approved West Bengal’s proposal in August 2025 to add over 1,000 km² to the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve...

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UN Declares Famine in Gaza

Why in news? In August 2025 United Nations agencies announced that Gaza met the thresholds for a formal famine declaration. Years of blockade and rec...

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Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India

Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met in August 2025 amid high inflation and slowing growth. Discussions abo...

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Great Nicobar Project

Why in news? India’s environment ministry cleared the final decks in August 2025 for a multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure project on Great Nic...

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Algeria

Why in news? Algeria featured in August 2025 geography discussions because its strategic location in North Africa and its energy resources have made ...

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Constitution’s Ninth Schedule: History and Debate

Why in news? The Ninth Schedule of the Constitution has once again become a talking point. Some State governments have proposed adding more laws to th...

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Inflation Targeting: How Credibility Shapes Monetary Policy

Why in news? The Government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) were due to review the inflation target for the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for th...

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Kerala: India’s First Fully Digitally Literate State

Why in news? The Chief Minister of Kerala announced that the state has achieved full digital literacy. This means that at least one member in every ho...

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Fortified Rice Scheme Extended to 2028

Why in news? The Union Cabinet has extended the national programme to distribute fortified rice through the Public Distribution System and nutrition s...

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National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)

Why in news? Organ donation and transplantation have been in focus due to recent awareness campaigns and the rising number of people waiting for trans...

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