Daily Current Affairs — 20 August 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Increase of Private Sector Share in India's Defence Production
Context According to the Department of Defence Production, the private sector contributed ₹33,979 crore (22.56%) to India’s total defence production of ₹1,50,590 crore in FY 2024-25. Defence Production in India Sectoral Contribution: In FY 2024-25, defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) accounted for 57.50% of the total defence production, while Indian ordnance factories contributed 14.49%, and non-defence PSUs 5.4%. Defence Budget Growth: Increased from ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013-14 to ₹6.81
Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy
Context The Ministry of Finance released the Draft Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy which is aimed to create a unified classification system for climate-aligned investments, ensuring transparency, credibility, and alignment with national and global climate goals. Classification Approach (Three Categories) Mitigation: Projects that reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions; Adaptation: Initiatives that enhance resilience to climate impacts; Transition: Measures that enable high-emissi
U.S. Tariffs on India: Implications and Policy Options
In News In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imports from India, including a 25% penalty related to India’s oil purchases from Russia. India’s vulnerabilities in the global system.
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
In News The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, envisaged as the world’s largest tribal grassroots leadership programme. Core Philosophy Guided by Sewa (Service), Sankalp (Resolve), Samarpan (Dedication). Embodies the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, Sabka Vishwas.” Read More
India – China Special Representatives’ Dialogue
Context Recently India-China held the 24th round of India-China Special Representative talks. Way Ahead Advance Border Dialogue: Prioritise early progress on boundary delimitation and phased de-escalation at the LAC to ensure lasting peace and stability. Balanced Economic Cooperation: Trade and investment flows should be mutually beneficial, avoiding over-dependence.