Daily Current Affairs — 28 August 2025
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India Releases 3 Joint Doctrines For Armed Forces
Context The Indian Armed Forces are moving steadily towards greater jointness, integration, and theaterisation. Joint Military Doctrines released Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations: Brings together Army’s Para (SF), Navy’s MARCOS, and IAF’s Garuds under a unified framework. Seeks common understanding, shared terminology, and standard operating procedures.
UNGA Launches Two New Initiatives to Strengthen Global Cooperation on AI Governance
Context The United Nations Secretary-General has praised a decision by the UN General Assembly to create two new institutional mechanisms to enhance global cooperation on AI governance. About These are the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The panels aim to address AIs benefits and risks, fostering international collaboration and informed policymaking.
India’s Electric Leap for Green Mobility
Context India has registered 56.75 lakh electric vehicles by February 2025, reflecting the rapid adoption of clean mobility. About Electric two-wheeler (e-2W) sales hit 11.49 lakh units, up 21% from the previous year’s 9.48 lakh. The Government of India has set a vision to achieve 30% EV penetration by 2030, aligning with the global EV30@30 initiative.
USA’s 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports and Its Implications
Context The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a wide range of Indian merchandise exports starting August 27, 2025. About The move combines the 25% tariff announced in July 2025 and an additional 25% “penalty tariff” in August 2025 linked to India’s purchases of Russian oil and defence imports. Key sectors affected include textiles, apparel, gems and jewellery, shrimp, carpets, leather, and furniture — all of which are labour-intensive and job-generating industries.
Free Market Capitalism & State Capitalism Models
Context Recently, the US decided to acquire about a 10% equity stake in Intel, using funds originally allocated under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Contemporary Global Relevance China vs. US rivalry embodies the clash between state-led and free-market approaches.