The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set for a major overhaul as the Centre proposes a simplified two-slab system of 5% and 18%, along with a 40% rate for select sin goods like tobacco and pan masala. The proposal—part of the next-generation GST reforms—is expected to be taken up by the GST Council in …
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On August 15, 2025, during the 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a landmark national security initiative — ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’. This ambitious decade-long mission aims to secure India’s critical establishments using indigenous technology, marking a decisive step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence and strategic infrastructure protection. Vision …
On August 15, 2025, during his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana—a ₹1 lakh crore nationwide initiative to boost employment opportunities for India’s youth. The scheme is a flagship component of the government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, promising to create 3.5 …
On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the longest Independence Day address in India’s history—a 103-minute speech from the Red Fort—presenting a comprehensive vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. With a strong emphasis on self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), technological innovation, and citizen empowerment, PM Modi detailed strategic reforms and flagship initiatives across defence, economy, agriculture, …
In a powerful Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. With Diwali around the corner, the Prime Minister assured the nation of a “double Diwali,” hinting at a significant economic boost in the form of reduced GST …
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In a bold and timely assertion of its growing technological and administrative competence, India is set to establish global standards in data quality, according to Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran. Addressing a key meeting organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the CEA declared that India is now positioned to …
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On the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, placing Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) at the heart of this transformation. From defence to deep-tech, agriculture to clean energy, PM Modi’s address outlined a bold roadmap rooted in self-reliance, innovation, and national pride. Operation Sindoor and …
On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by delivering a 103-minute Independence Day address from the historic Red Fort, marking the longest such speech by any Indian Prime Minister to date. This speech not only surpassed his own previous records but also set new milestones in the annals of India’s Independence Day …
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In a landmark announcement ahead of Independence Day, the mascot and logo for the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) were unveiled in Srinagar on August 14, 2025. The event is scheduled to take place at the iconic Dal Lake from August 21 to 23, making it the first water games event under the …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2025 article.
