Daily Current Affairs – August 13, 2025 | TNPSC Exam Preparation (English)
Daily Current Affairs – August 13, 2025
Stay updated with the latest current affairs relevant for TNPSC exam preparation.
🇮🇳 National Affairs
1. ‘Anti-Tamil Nadu activities’: Congress to boycott governor RN Ravi’s Independence Day tea party; to skip event for 2nd straight year
The Tamil Nadu Congress has announced a boycott of Governor R.N. Ravi’s Independence Day tea party, citing his “anti-Tamil Nadu activities,” including the rejection of a bill to establish a university named after former chief minister M Karunanidhi. The party also protests the Election Commission’s …
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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2. ‘Evidence of crime’: Congress challenges BJP over Sonia Gandhi voter ID claim; flags PM Modi’s ‘thin victory’ in Varanasi
The Congress party is demanding that the BJP provide evidence to support claims that Sonia Gandhi possessed a voter ID before becoming an Indian citizen. Pawan Khera also requested result data from the Varanasi constituency, questioning PM Modi’s victory margin.
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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3. Resignation only option before Justice Varma to avoid removal by Parliament, rules say
Should he decide to resign, he will get a pension and other benefits entitled to a retired high court judge, but if he is removed by Parliament, he will be deprived of pension and other benefits, they noted.
| The Hindu* |
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4. Transport department employees’ union warns of Statewide stir from August 27 over pending dues, land row
Union leaders cite unpaid benefits, stalled promotions, and transfer of ₹400-cr Vijayawada land to LuLu Group; gives government deadline till Vinayaka Chaviti
| The Hindu* |
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5. Har Ghar Tiranga Certificate 2025: How to take part in India’s 79th Independence Day celebration
| The Indian Express* |
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🌏 International Affairs
1. ‘Anti-Tamil Nadu activities’: Congress to boycott governor RN Ravi’s Independence Day tea party; to skip event for 2nd straight year
The Tamil Nadu Congress has announced a boycott of Governor R.N. Ravi’s Independence Day tea party, citing his “anti-Tamil Nadu activities,” including the rejection of a bill to establish a university named after former chief minister M Karunanidhi. The party also protests the Election Commission’s …
| Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India – Times of India* |
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2. Transport department employees’ union warns of Statewide stir from August 27 over pending dues, land row
Union leaders cite unpaid benefits, stalled promotions, and transfer of ₹400-cr Vijayawada land to LuLu Group; gives government deadline till Vinayaka Chaviti
| The Hindu* |
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🏛️ Tamil Nadu Affairs
1. At The Strangers’ Choir, all you need is love for music and harmony
At Apparao Galleries in Chennai, we prepare to make our singing debut with a group of strangers as a part of Medha Sahi’s pop-up choir, The Strangers’ Choir
| The Hindu* |
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2. Rare images of Madras, music, food and more at The Hindu’s Made of Chennai
Embark on a deep dive through The Hindu’s archives, catch a movie on the sands of the Marina Beach, and gear up to enjoy the best of the city’s food and music in a celebration of the city’s 386th year
| The Hindu* |
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3. Chennai Corporation conservancy workers can protest only in authorised places: Madras High Court
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice Sunder say the protesters cannot block pavements and pathways outside Ripon Building
| The Hindu* |
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4. Chennai-based Dhobi G secures ₹1.5-crore funding from Indian Overseas Bank
Dhobi G offers laundry services, primarily focusing on colleges and universities
| The Hindu* |
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5. Madras Day series on natural history: around 20 pairs of hands needed to form a human chain encircling this Baobab in Adyar
| The Hindu* |
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💰 Economic Updates
1. Max Healthcare, M&M among 8 large-caps posting over 20% sales growth in Q1
Eight NSE large-cap companies, including Max Healthcare and M&M, reported over 20% year-on-year sales growth in Q1 FY26, led by robust demand and business expansion across sectors. Gains ranged from 20% to 70%, with Eternal posting the highest jump.
Source: Markets-Economic Times | Published: 2025-08-13 17:09
2. RBI’s MPC to gain Indranil Bhattacharyya as Rajiv Ranjan steps down: Report
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee may have a new member, with Indranil Bhattacharyya set to replace Rajiv Ranjan. Bhattacharyya has been the Executive Director of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Department since March 19, 2025.
Source: mint – economy | Published: 2025-08-13 14:30
3. Global economy at major risk if Russian oil is disrupted, India’s exposure limited to $5 billion annually: Report
Disruptions in Russian oil exports could raise India’s import costs by $5 billion annually, a manageable figure considering total imports. Russia’s share of India’s crude imports has increased significantly, affecting global oil prices and market stability.
Source: mint – economy | Published: 2025-08-13 12:54
4. Microlenders seek govt guarantee to tide over liquidity crunch
Microfinance institutions have been facing a funding squeeze after RBI flagged “usurious” rates being charged by some of the lenders and tightened rules to curb loan frenzy last year
Source: mint – economy | Published: 2025-08-12 20:12
5. Betrayal and survival
In The Collaborators, some readers may find Buruma’s permissiveness toward his subjects’ conduct and moral barometers disturbing
Source: Beyond Business | Published: 2023-03-12 22:16
🏆 Sports News
1. Goalkeeper Donnarumma announces PSG exit after being left out of UEFA Super Cup match
“We were looking for a different type of goalkeeper,” said PSG coach Luis Enrique
| The Hindu* |
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2. Magnus Carlsen had an ‘idiot test’ he used to decide opening prep for world championship, Russian GM reveals
| The Indian Express* |
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3. PSG vs Tottenham Live Streaming, UEFA Super Cup: When and where to watch match live in India?
| The Indian Express* |
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4. Cricket Australia CEO bats for fewer Test matches involving handful of teams: ‘Don’t think everyone in world needs to aspire to play test cricket’
| The Indian Express* |
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💻 Technology & Science
1. iQoo Z9 Turbo new leak reveals key specifications: All the details
iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999.
Source: Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates | Published: 2025-08-13 12:45
2. Sam Altman backs brain chip implant startup competing with Musk’s Neuralink
A new report revealed that the funds will mostly be brought in from OpenAI’s ventures team
| The Hindu* |
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3. Optiemus to make tempered glass screen protectors with Corning in India
Optiemus is looking to generate ₹2,000 crore revenue with the RhinoTech by the end of FY 2027
| The Hindu* |
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4. CoreWeave revenue beats estimates on AI boom but shares fall on bigger loss
CoreWeave posted second-quarter revenue of $1.21 billion, beating estimates of $1.08 billion
| The Hindu* |
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📚 TNPSC Exam Relevance
These current affairs are specifically curated for TNPSC exam preparation:
- Prelims: Current affairs questions appear directly in General Studies papers
- Mains: Essay and GS papers require current affairs knowledge
- Interview: Recent developments are frequently asked
💡 Study Tips
- Daily Reading: Spend 30 minutes daily on current affairs
- Note Making: Create topic-wise current affairs notes
- Weekly Revision: Review the week’s affairs every Sunday
- Practice Tests: Take current affairs quizzes regularly
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