Today’s Current Affairs – 22 August 2025
Get the latest 22 August 2025 Current Affairs with updates here in Rojgar Plus in English and Hindi. Covering National, International, Economy, Sports, Space, Science, and State news – useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and all government exam preparation.
1. National / राष्ट्रीय समाचार
- Income‑tax Act, 2025 becomes law
The revised Income‑tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 received the President’s assent on 22 August 2025, becoming the Income‑tax Act, 2025, set to come into effect from 1 April 2026 (Wikipedia). - Union Minister flags irregularities at Ajmer Dargah Committee
Minister Kiren Rijiju highlighted over ₹6 crore in administrative lapses, unaccounted donations, unpaid rent, and physical deterioration at the Ajmer Dargah; renovation and financial probes were ordered (The Times of India). - Lok Sabha passes Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill, 2025
The bill, making developers, promoters, and financial facilitators liable for real‑money online gaming, was passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha; it eliminates the distinction between games of skill and chance (Financial Times). - UPS Civil Services Mains 2025 begins
The UPSC Civil Services Mains 2025 exam commenced on 22 August and continues on 23, 24, 30, and 31 August; strict rules include a ban on electronic devices and no late entry (IASbaba).
2. International & Economic Affairs / अंतर्राष्ट्रीय एवं आर्थिक
- India approaches U.S. trade issue with “very open mind”
Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said India is handling the U.S.’s increasing tariffs—25% already effective, with an additional 25% starting 27 August—strategically; a U.S. negotiator visit planned for 25–29 August was cancelled (Reuters). - Japan expected to unveil $68 billion investment plan during PM Modi’s visit
Ahead of PM Modi’s visit from 29–31 August, Japan plans to propose a private-sector led ₹10 trillion (approx. $68 bn) over a decade, focusing on infrastructure, technology, and industrial collaboration (The Economic Times).
3. Governance & Policy / शासन एवं नीति
- TRIPS‑2025 Summit inaugurated at IIT Kanpur
The four-day Technology, Research, Innovation & Policy Summit began on 22 August at IIT‑Kanpur under the theme “Bridging Research, Innovation, and Policy for a Sustainable Future,” featuring key figures like Prof. Manmohan Sharma, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, and Dr. M. Ravichandran (IASbaba, The Times of India). - New command: Rear Admiral Vikram Menon
Rear Admiral Vikram Menon assumed command of the Karnataka Naval Area at Karwar Naval Base, bringing over 30 years of naval leadership experience, including various air command roles and the Vishisht Seva Medal (The Times of India).
4. Social & Cultural Heritage / सामाजिक एवं सांस्कृतिक
- Central government supports preservation of tribal languages in Tripura
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs funds 29 tribal research institutes across India—including one in Tripura—for infrastructure, documentation, dictionaries, primers, workshops, and cultural events. Between 2021–25, ₹13 lakh was allocated for Tripura-specific language preservation (The Times of India).
English One-Liner Summary (22 August 2025)
- Income-tax Act, 2025 receives presidential assent; replaces old law.
- Minister Rijiju exposes ₹6 crore irregularities at Ajmer Dargah Committee.
- Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill passed, tightening real-money gaming laws.
- UPSC Mains 2025 begins with strict security protocols.
- India navigates U.S. tariffs with a “very open mind”; U.S. visit cancelled.
- Japan readies $68 billion investment plan ahead of PM Modi’s visit.
- TRIPS-2025 Summit kicks off at IIT-Kanpur.
- Rear Admiral Menon appointed to Karnataka Naval Area.
- Tripura tribal languages receive ₹13 lakh support via central schemes.
हिंदी एक-लाइन सारांश (22 अगस्त 2025)
- आयकर अधिनियम, 2025 को राष्ट्रपति की मंजूरी मिली; पुरानी व्यवस्था बदली गई।
- जिरियुजी ने अजमेर दरगाह समिति में ₹6 करोड़ की अनियमितताओं का खुलासा किया।
- ऑनलाइन गेमिंग बिल पारित; रीयल-मनी गेमिंग पर सख्त नियम।
- UPSC Mains 2025 शुरू, सख्त सुरक्षा व्यवस्था लागू।
- भारत ने अमेरिकी टैरिफ पर “बहुत खुले मन” से निपटने की नीति अपनाई; अमेरिका का दौरा रद्द।
- PM मोदी की यात्रा से पहले जापान $68 अरब निवेश योजना घोषित करने को तैयार।
- IIT-कानपुर में TRIPS-2025 सम्मेलन की शुरुआत।
- केर्नाटक नौसेना क्षेत्र में रियर एडमिरल मेनन ने कमान संभाली।
- त्रिपुरा में जनजातीय भाषाओं के संरक्षण हेतु ₹13 लाख सहायता।