Current Affairs – 15 August, 2025

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📌 Quick Summary — 15 August 2025

🇮🇳 National & States
  • Infrastructure: ₹8,146.21 crore allocated for Tato-II hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • State Initiatives: Karnataka launched the “KATALYST Cell” to improve Ease of Doing Business. Madhuri Dixit appointed as brand ambassador for Odisha Handloom.
  • Geography & Indices: Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in Telangana. Mangalore topped the Numbeo Safety Index 2025.
📜 Bills & Schemes
  • Parliamentary Bills: The Income Tax Bill, 2025 replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 replaces the Indian Ports Act, 1908.
  • Government Schemes: The PM E-Drive scheme has been extended for two years. A budget of ₹4,200 crore has been set for the newly approved MERITE scheme.
🏏 Sports & Science
  • Sports: Shubman Gill won the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2025. Hockey Jharkhand emerged as champions in the 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship.
  • Science & Tech: India’s first commercial satellite constellation will be built by four private firms. E20 petrol recently in news contains 20% Ethanol.
🏆 Awards & Important Days
  • Awards: Bibi Fatima Self-Help Group (SHG) was awarded the Equator Prize 2025 by UNDP for their environmental efforts.
  • Important Days: World Organ Donation Day is observed every year on 13 August to raise awareness about organ donation.
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