Current Affairs – 17 August 2025

🌍 International Affairs • 🏛 Government & Policy • 🏅 Sports • 🔬 Science & Technology  |  15 MCQs  |  Practice & Earn XP

🔍

📌 Quick Summary — Current Affairs 17 August 2025

🌍 International Affairs
  • Typhoon Podul: Originated in the Western Pacific Ocean, emphasizing heightened global weather monitoring.
  • Dardanelles Strait: Sea maritime traffic was temporarily closed due to a nearby forest fire in Turkey.
  • Sri Aurobindo Anniversary: The nation celebrated the 153rd birth anniversary of the renowned Indian philosopher.
🏛 Government & Policy
  • Disha Abhiyan: Maharashtra launched this inclusive program targeted at students with intellectual disabilities.
  • Operation Falcon: A major strategic operation launched in Assam to tackle internal security challenges.
  • Partition Remembrance: India observed Partition Horror Remembrance Day on August 14th to honor the resilience of affected citizens.
  • Youth Initiative: PM Modi announced the ‘PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana’ during his Independence Day address.
  • CM Thayumanavar Yojana: Tamil Nadu initiated home delivery of ration materials for the elderly and disabled.
🏅 Sports
  • 2030 CWG Proposal: Ahmedabad has been officially proposed as the host city for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
  • Khelo India Water Sports: The ‘Himalayan Kingfisher’ was unveiled as the official mascot for the 2025 festival.
  • Sports Legacy: The world mourned the passing of Dr. Vece Paes, an iconic Indian Field Hockey player, at age 80.
🔬 Science & Technology
  • Sudarshan Chakra Mission: Announced by PM Modi, aiming to build an Iron Dome-like multi-layered air and missile defence system.
  • Lunar Nuclear Reactor: NASA announced plans to establish a functional nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
  • Solar Energy Milestone: India officially achieved a remarkable 100 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity.
  • ISRO Foundation Day: The Indian Space Research Organisation proudly celebrated its 56th anniversary on August 15th.
Timer ⏳
15:00
Total XP 💎
0
Best Score 🏆
0
Streak 🔥
0
Score ⭐
0
Progress (0/15)

Click any card to flip and reveal the answer!

Smart Review: Questions you got wrong appear here for focused study.