Current Affairs: August 13, 2025 – Key Updates for Competitive Exams

Important Days

International Lefthanders Day & World Organ Donation Day

August 13, 2025, includes International Lefthanders Day and World Organ Donation Day. International Lefthanders Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by left-handed individuals, while World Organ Donation Day advocates for organ donation and transplantation.

National Highlights

Supreme Court Addresses Electoral Rolls & Stray Dog Issues

The Supreme Court considered petitions regarding the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and a plea concerning the vaccination and sterilization of community dogs in Delhi [4.5].

Former Cricketer Suresh Raina Appears Before ED

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning an alleged illegal betting app-linked money-laundering case [4.5].

Allegations of Multiple EPIC Numbers in Bihar

Allegations were made regarding multiple Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers held by an official in Bihar, leading to ECI action [4.5].

Animal Rights Activists Arrested Protesting Stray Dog Policy

Animal rights activists were arrested in Delhi while protesting a Supreme Court order related to stray dogs [6].

Department of Pension & Pensioner's Welfare Initiative

The Department of Pension & Pensioner's Welfare plans a Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign in November 2025 [7].

International Relations

Potential US-Russia Summit on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine [6]. This follows ongoing US-India trade tensions and Russia's withdrawal from the INF Treaty [6].

Increasing Global Tariffs

US tariffs on over 90 countries took effect after a pause [6].

Germany Halts Arms Shipments to Israel

Germany announced it would stop weapon shipments to Israel that could be used in Gaza [6].

Economy

Exploring Tweaks to Export Promotion Mission

The Indian government is considering changes to the Export Promotion Mission [8].

US National Debt Reaches Record High

The US national debt reached $37 trillion [4.5].

Science & Technology

Progress in Quantum Computing

Researchers reported advancements in quantum computing [9].

India's Renewable Energy Progress

India's total installed renewable energy capacity reached 234.24 GW as of August 12, 2025, with significant growth in solar and wind power [10]. India is on track to meet its 2030 non-fossil fuel target [10].

Disasters

Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe

Wildfires continued across southern Europe, with fatalities reported in Spain, Turkiye, and Albania [4.5].

Sports

IOA Formally Approves India's 2030 Commonwealth Games Bid

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formally approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games [4.5].

Wrestler Sushil Kumar's Bail Canceled

The Supreme Court canceled wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail [4.5].