Current Affairs — 17 August 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
PM inaugurates Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II stretch worth about ₹11,000 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II, together worth nearly ₹11,000 crore, at Rohini, Delhi on 17 August 2025.
NCDRC and 10 States record over 100% disposal of consumer cases in July 2025
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and ten States disposed of more consumer cases than were filed in July 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs said on 17 August 2025.
NDA names Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its Vice-Presidential candidate
The National Democratic Alliance named Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the Vice-Presidential election on 17 August 2025.
Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol, Gujarat; special edition with NCC
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged citizens to join the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative from his home village Hanol in Palitana, Gujarat on 17 August 2025, as a special edition was held with the NCC at 5,000 locations.