BPSC TRE Current Affairs — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 20 Aug 2025
Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 on removal of detained Ministers introduced in Lok Sabha and referred to Joint Committee
Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 and two related Bills in the Lok Sabha on 20 August 2025; the House referred them to a Joint Committee of both Houses.
India and Eurasian Economic Union sign Terms of Reference to launch FTA negotiations
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed the Terms of Reference to launch negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement in Moscow on 20 August 2025.
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based customer verification
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd on 20 August 2025 as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency for Aadhaar-based customer verification.
EPFO records all-time high net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) reported a net addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025 in provisional payroll data released on 20 August 2025, the highest since tracking began in April 2018.
Tue, 19 Aug 2025
24th India–China Special Representatives talks: Expert Group and Working Group under WMCC agreed
NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 24th round of Special Representatives talks on the India–China boundary question in New Delhi on 19 August 2025.
Government exempts all customs duties on raw cotton imports from 19 August to 30 September 2025
The Government exempted all customs duties on raw cotton imports with effect from 19 August 2025 until 30 September 2025, removing an effective 11% import duty to stabilise domestic cotton prices.
Stealth frigate INS Tamal arrives at Souda Bay, Greece on return passage to India
INS Tamal, the Indian Navy's latest stealth frigate, arrived at Souda Bay, Greece on 19 August 2025 during her return passage to India after commissioning in Russia.
Election Commission lists 28 initiatives taken over the past six months
The Election Commission of India on 19 August 2025 listed 28 initiatives taken over the past six months, including the ECINET platform, a cap of 1,200 voters per polling station and faster EPIC delivery.
Wang Yi calls on PM Modi; PM accepts President Xi's invitation to SCO Summit in Tianjin
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 19 August 2025 and handed over President Xi Jinping's invitation to the SCO Summit in Tianjin, which the Prime Minister accepted.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha; 288 provisions to be decriminalised
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha on 18 August 2025, proposing to decriminalise 288 provisions across 16 Central Acts.
Jaishankar–Wang Yi talks in New Delhi: 'three mutuals', de-escalation and resumption of direct flights
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on 18 August 2025, the first visit by a Chinese Minister since the leaders met in Kazan in October 2024.
PLFS: unemployment rate 5.4% in April–June 2025; first quarterly bulletin covering rural and urban areas
The PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for April–June 2025, released on 18 August 2025, put the unemployment rate (CWS, age 15+) at 5.4% and was the first in the series to cover both rural and urban areas.
12th edition of India–Sri Lanka naval exercise SLINEX-25 concludes at Colombo
The 12th edition of the India–Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercise SLINEX-25 concluded at Colombo on 18 August 2025.
Rajya Sabha passes Indian Ports Bill, 2025 replacing the Indian Ports Act, 1908
The Rajya Sabha passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 on 18 August 2025, completing parliamentary approval of the law that replaces the colonial-era Indian Ports Act, 1908.
President Putin calls PM Modi, shares assessment of Alaska meeting with President Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18 August 2025 and shared his assessment of his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana portal goes live
The Ministry of Labour and Employment said on 18 August 2025 that the portal for the ₹99,446-crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, aimed at over 3.5 crore jobs, had gone live.
Sun, 17 Aug 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.
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to India after Axiom-4 mission to the ISS
In the early hours of 17 August 2025, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to India after the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station and was received at Delhi airport by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan.
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.
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.
Tanya Hemanth wins Saipan International 2025 women's singles badminton title
On 16 August 2025, top seed Tanya Hemanth of India beat Japan's Kanae Sakai 15-10, 15-8 to win the women's singles title at the Saipan International in the Northern Mariana Islands, a BWF trial event for the experimental 3x15 scoring system.
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.
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
PM announces Mission Sudarshan Chakra: national security shield for strategic and civilian sites by 2035
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2025, saying that by 2035 important strategic and civilian places would get complete security cover through new technology platforms.
Anandkumar Velkumar wins India's first roller sports medal at the World Games, a bronze in Chengdu
On 15 August 2025, Anandkumar Velkumar won bronze in the men's 1000m sprint inline speed skating track event at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, India's first medal in roller skating at the World Games.
NHAI rolls out FASTag Annual Pass at about 1,150 toll plazas
The National Highways Authority of India implemented the FASTag Annual Pass from 15 August 2025 at about 1,150 toll plazas, offering one year or 200 crossings for a one-time fee of ₹3,000 for non-commercial vehicles.
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
S&P upgrades India's sovereign rating to 'BBB' with Stable outlook – first upgrade in 18 years
S&P Global Ratings upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-3' with a Stable outlook on 14 August 2025, its first upgrade of India in 18 years.
President approves 127 gallantry awards, including 4 Kirti Chakras and 15 Vir Chakras, on eve of I-Day 2025
President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 gallantry awards, 40 distinguished service awards and 290 Mention-in-Despatches for the Armed Forces and CAPF personnel on 14 August 2025, the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
WPI inflation at -0.58% in July 2025
India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was -0.58% (provisional) in July 2025, compared with -0.13% in June, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 August 2025.