Current Affairs — 31 August 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin; both call India and China partners, not rivals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin on 31 August 2025, their first meeting since Kazan in October 2024.
IUCAA-led study uses Mira variable stars to measure the Hubble constant with 3.7% precision
A study led by Prof. Anupam Bhardwaj of IUCAA, Pune, with Nobel laureate Adam Riess as co-author, used 40 oxygen-rich Mira variable stars to measure the Hubble constant with 3.7% precision.
Department of Posts completely suspends booking of all categories of mail to the USA
The Department of Posts announced on 31 August 2025 that it had completely suspended booking of all categories of mail to the United States, including letters, documents and gifts up to USD 100.
Mann Ki Baat 125th episode: PM highlights Pratibha Setu, first Khelo India Water Sports Festival and 'Solar Didi'
In the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 31 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the UPSC 'Pratibha Setu' portal, the first Khelo India Water Sports Festival on Dal Lake and Bihar's 'Solar Didi'.
Bihar SIR: one day left for claims and objections on draft roll of 7.24 crore electors
The Election Commission's Bihar SIR bulletin of 31 August 2025 said one day was left for filing claims and objections on the draft electoral roll of 7.24 crore electors.
MHA constitutes Inter-Ministerial Central Teams for flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and J&K
The Ministry of Home Affairs on 31 August 2025 constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams to assess damage from heavy rain, floods, cloudbursts and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
NeGD integrates nearly 2,000 e-Government services on DigiLocker and e-District across all 36 States/UTs
The National e-Governance Division announced on 31 August 2025 that 1,938 e-Government services are now available on DigiLocker and e-District platforms across all 36 States and UTs, with Maharashtra offering the most.
PM Modi meets Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on SCO sidelines in Tianjin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of Myanmar's State Security and Peace Commission, in Tianjin on 31 August 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates '112 Janrakshak' emergency response project in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the '112 Janrakshak' projects under Dial 112 in Ahmedabad on 31 August 2025, launching a fleet of 1,000 police vehicles in Gujarat.
38th 'Sundays on Cycle' held at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, as part of National Sports Day celebrations
The Sports Authority of India's Mumbai centre hosted the 38th edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, on 31 August 2025 with over 500 cyclists.