Current Affairs — 12 August 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
Retail inflation falls to 1.55% in July 2025, lowest since June 2017
India's year-on-year CPI inflation for July 2025 came in at 1.55% (provisional), 55 basis points below June and the lowest since June 2017, data released by MoSPI on 12 August 2025 showed.
Lok Sabha Speaker admits motion to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, sets up three-member inquiry committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 12 August 2025 admitted a motion signed by 146 MPs seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe the charges.
Cabinet approves four semiconductor units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh worth about ₹4,600 crore
The Union Cabinet on 12 August 2025 approved four more semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission — SiCSem, CDIL, 3D Glass Solutions and ASIP — with a combined outlay of about ₹4,600 crore.
Parliament passes National Sports Governance Bill and National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Parliament passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on 12 August 2025, when the Rajya Sabha approved both bills a day after the Lok Sabha.
UPSC to begin centenary year celebrations from 1 October 2025
The Union Public Service Commission announced on 12 August 2025 that it will celebrate its centenary year from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026, marking 100 years since the Public Service Commission was set up on 1 October 1926.
Cabinet approves Lucknow Metro Phase-1B of 11.165 km with 12 stations
The Union Cabinet on 12 August 2025 approved Phase-1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project, an 11.165 km corridor with 12 stations, at a cost of ₹5,801 crore.
World Elephant Day 2025: national event held at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change marked World Elephant Day on 12 August 2025 with a national event at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, highlighting that India is home to about 60% of the world's wild elephants.
CCEA approves ₹8,146 crore 700 MW Tato-II hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 12 August 2025 approved an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh, with a completion period of 72 months.
Health Ministry launches SHRESTH index to benchmark state drug regulators
The Union Health Ministry on 12 August 2025 launched SHRESTH, the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index, a first-of-its-kind national initiative to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems.
Pixxel-led consortium wins IN-SPACe bid to build India's first PPP Earth observation constellation
IN-SPACe on 12 August 2025 selected a consortium led by Pixxel, with Piersight Space, SatSure and Dhruva Space, to build and operate India's first fully indigenous commercial Earth Observation constellation of 12 satellites under a public–private partnership.
Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev calls PM Modi, conveys Independence Day greetings
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 August 2025 to convey Independence Day greetings, and the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation.
18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics opens in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai through a video message on 12 August 2025; the olympiad, organised by HBCSE-TIFR, runs from 11 to 21 August.