Top 10 Current Affairs – 17 August 2025 | Top Highlights in English
Top 10 current affairs 17 August 2025 in English. Educational, exam-focused highlights for students, teachers, and competitive exams.
Stay updated with the latest national and international current affairs of 17 August 2025. Perfect for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and educational use.
1. India Signs Defence
Pact with France
India and France signed a new defence cooperation
agreement focusing on advanced technology transfer and maritime security.
2. ISRO Successfully
Tests Next-Gen Space Capsule
ISRO carried out a successful re-entry test of its
next-generation crew capsule for future human space missions.
3. India Ranks 4th in
Global Renewable Energy Index
India climbed to 4th position globally in renewable
energy capacity, showing rapid growth in solar and wind power.
4. World Bank Approves
$2 Billion Loan for Indian Infrastructure
The World Bank sanctioned $2 billion to support
India’s smart city projects and rural infrastructure development.
5. National Cyber
Security Policy 2025 Launched
Government unveiled a new cyber security policy to
protect digital platforms, critical infrastructure, and personal data.
6. Global Climate
Summit 2025 Begins in Berlin
World leaders gathered in Berlin for the Global Climate
Summit to discuss strategies for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
7. Indian Chess Prodigy
Wins World Junior Championship
A 16-year-old Indian grandmaster secured the World Junior
Chess Championship title, bringing pride to the nation.
8. India’s GDP Growth
Forecast Raised to 7.8%
The IMF revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY
2025-26 to 7.8%, citing strong domestic demand.
9. New Archaeological
Site Discovered in Rajasthan
Archaeologists discovered 5,000-year-old Harappan
artifacts in Rajasthan, providing fresh insights into ancient Indian
civilization.
10. India Introduces
National AI Research Fund
Government announced a ₹10,000 crore fund to boost
artificial intelligence research and promote innovation in key sectors.
