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17 Aug 2025

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

UK Trade Envoy Resigns over Northern Cyprus Visit

  • Labour MP Afzal Khan resigned as the UK's trade envoy to Turkey following criticism of his visit last week to the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
  • The territory isn't recognised by the UK government as Turkish troops have occupied Cyprus' northern third since the 1974 invasion.
  • Khan, the MP for Manchester Rusholme, also met with Turkish-Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar - a move which the Cypriot government described as "absolutely condemnable and unacceptable".
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

India Welcomes First Sovereign Rating Upgrade in 18 Years to 'BBB'

  • India received its first sovereign credit rating upgrade in 18 years, with S&P Global Ratings raising the country's long-term rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' and the short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-3', while keeping the outlook stable.
  • This upgrade reflects India's robust economic growth, sustained fiscal consolidation, and policy stability. The stable outlook indicates that continued policy stability and high infrastructure investment will support India's long-term growth prospects.

NTPC Becomes First PSU to Adopt Global Standard for Power Supply Continuity

  • NTPC Limited, India's largest power producer, became the first public sector company in the country's power industry to implement a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aligned with ISO 22301:2019, the international benchmark for business continuity management systems (BCMS).
  • NTPC said the plan would strengthen its ability to maintain uninterrupted power generation and supply in the face of unexpected events.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ISRO Inaugurates Space Laboratory in Remote Arunachal Pradesh District

  • The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) inaugurated a state-of-the-art space laboratory at Mechuka Government Higher Secondary School in the remote Shi-Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Muskaan Foundation, was formally inaugurated by Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona in August 2025.
  • The newly established Pasang Wangchuk Sona ISRO Space Laboratory aims to:
  • Provide hands-on learning opportunities in space science and technology
  • Foster curiosity, innovation, and scientific thinking among students
  • Encourage participation of rural youth in STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • The facility is expected to bridge the gap between urban and rural educational opportunities, allowing students from remote regions to access modern scientific tools and training.
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SPORTS

Abhinav Bindra Appointed IOC Mental Health Ambassador for Athletes

  • Olympic gold medalist shooter and former athlete Abhinav Bindra was named one of nine International Olympic Committee (IOC) Mental Health Ambassadors, the IOC announced.
  • Mental Health Ambassadors like Abhinav Bindra are tasked with breaking stigma, encouraging open conversation about mental health and promoting well-being within sport and beyond.
  • Other ambassadors include British pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw, Hong Kong China's Camille Cheng, Brazilian Bruno Fratus, and American figure skater Gracie Gold.
  • Ivorian track and field star Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith, Papua New Guinea's swimming legend Ryan Pini, South African sprinter Akani Simbine and Afghan cyclist Masomah Ali Zada.
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Hosts 10th AITIGA Review Meeting in New Delhi

  • India hosted the 10th Meeting of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related sessions at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The gathering brought together delegates from all ten ASEAN member states to push forward the review of the 14-year-old trade pact.
  • The meetings, held in a hybrid format, were co-chaired by Nitin Kumar Yadav, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, Deputy Secretary General (Trade), Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry, Malaysia.
  • Representatives from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam attended.
  • At the heart of the discussions was the ongoing review of AITIGA, aimed at improving its effectiveness, accessibility, and trade facilitation capabilities. This review builds on the progress from eight previous rounds of negotiations.
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DEFENCE

Indian Naval Ships in Colombo Taking Part in Bilateral Exercise

  • Indian naval ships 'Rana' and 'Jyoti' are in Colombo participating in Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) between the two navies that aims at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation.
  • Conceptualised in 2005, Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) is a bilateral exercise that has strengthened maritime cooperation between the two nations over two decades.
  • The exercise is being conducted in two phases - the harbour phase in Colombo from August 14-16 followed by the sea phase from August 17-18.
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DAYS AND EVENTS

Indonesia Independence Day

  • On August 17, 2025, Indonesia celebrated 80 years of its independence. This is a significant national holiday was accompanied by numerous events across the country.
  • Indonesia celebrates its independence from Dutch colonial rule, declared on August 17, 1945. The declaration took place in Jakarta, in front of Sukarno's residence, marked by the first ceremonial raising of the red-and-white flag — bendera Merah Putih. This moment has become a cornerstone of national identity, and its spirit echoes through every street and schoolyard each August.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

The Centre Launches the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)

  • The central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the employment incentive scheme Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). Speaking from the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the employment scheme, offers financial support to both first-time job employees and the employers. The scheme will be operated by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). As per the government announcement, the scheme has a budget total budget outlay of Rs. 99,446 crore and aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years.
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LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

CJI B. R. Gavai Inaugurates Kolhapur Circuit Bench of Bombay High Court

  • Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai inaugurated the Bombay High Court Circuit Bench in Kolhapur, enhancing access to justice for litigants in western Maharashtra.
  • The event also saw the presence of prominent dignitaries, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe, and Justice M. S. Karnik of the Bombay High Court.
  • The division bench will hear key matters including Public Interest Litigation petitions, civil writ petitions, first appeals, family court appeals, contempt appeals, and other civil and criminal cases within its jurisdiction. The bench will cater to cases from Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg districts.
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