Current Affairs — 16 August 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 16 Aug 2025
INS Tamal concludes port call at Naples after PASSEX with Italian LHD ITS Trieste
Stealth frigate INS Tamal departed Naples, Italy on 16 August 2025 after a port call from 13 to 16 August, which began with a passage exercise with the Italian Navy's new landing helicopter dock ITS Trieste.
DRI's 'Operation Crystal Break' busts mephedrone factory in Bhopal; 61.2 kg seized
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a clandestine mephedrone manufacturing unit at Jagdishpur (Islamnagar) in Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh on 16 August 2025, seizing 61.20 kg of liquid mephedrone worth ₹92 crore.
Trump–Putin summit in Alaska ends without a deal on the Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska on 15 August 2025 (US time; early 16 August IST) but announced no agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: 7.5 crore selfies uploaded; Tiranga Volunteer introduced
The Ministry of Culture said on 16 August 2025 that the fourth edition of Har Ghar Tiranga, held from 2 to 15 August, saw 7.50 crore selfies uploaded and more than 9 lakh Tiranga Volunteers.
34 Indian students flagged off to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme
School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar flagged off 34 Indian students to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme on 16 August 2025.
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla given additional charge of Nagaland
The President appointed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties, following the demise of Governor La. Ganesan, Rashtrapati Bhavan said on 16 August 2025.