1. Monsoon Session of Parliament Concludes
Subject: Polity
- The Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting July 21, 2025, adjourned sine die on August 21, 2025, after productive legislative discussions.
- A total of 14 bills were introduced in the Lok Sabha, with 12 passed, including key amendments to electoral and regional governance laws.
- The Rajya Sabha passed 15 bills, with the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, referred to a Joint Committee for further scrutiny.
- Concepts: Article 107 (legislative procedure), parliamentary democracy, and cooperative federalism.
- The session addressed national priorities like electoral transparency and state reorganization.
- Tamil Nadu MPs actively participated, raising issues related to state infrastructure and flood management.
- The adjournment sets the stage for the Winter Session, with focus on pending bills.
2. IIM Guwahati Bill Passed in Lok Sabha
Subject: Polity and National Issues
- The Lok Sabha passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, on August 21, 2025, to establish the 22nd IIM in Guwahati, Assam.
- The bill, with a ₹555 crore allocation, amends the IIM Act, 2017, to boost management education in the Northeast.
- It aims to enhance skill development and economic growth through professional training.
- Concepts: Article 21A (right to education), Centre-State educational collaboration.
- The initiative supports India’s goal of equitable access to higher education.
- Tamil Nadu’s educational institutions, like IIT Madras, may see collaborative opportunities with the new IIM.
- The bill awaits Rajya Sabha approval, reflecting national focus on educational infrastructure.
3. India’s Manufacturing and Services PMI Peaks
Subject: Economy
- India’s Flash PMI reached 65.2 in August 2025, driven by robust growth in manufacturing and services sectors.
- Strong business confidence and rising export orders fueled job creation and economic expansion.
- Tamil Nadu’s IT and manufacturing hubs, like Chennai and Coimbatore, significantly contributed to this growth.
- Concepts: Economic indicators, private sector-led growth, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- The PMI surge signals reduced logistics costs and improved trade efficiency.
- Challenges include managing inflation and global supply chain disruptions.
- The data strengthens India’s position as a global economic powerhouse.
4. Agni-5 Missile Test Enhances Defence Strategy
Subject: Defence
- India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on August 21, 2025, from Chandipur, Odisha.
- Developed by DRDO, the missile’s 5,000+ km range bolsters India’s nuclear deterrence capabilities.
- The test validated advanced guidance and operational systems, enhancing strategic readiness.
- Concepts: Strategic deterrence, indigenous defence innovation, and national security.
- Tamil Nadu’s ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri supports related defence technology development.
- The test reinforces India’s defence posture amid regional geopolitical tensions.
- It underscores the government’s focus on self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
5. Online Gaming Regulation Bill Advances
Subject: Polity and National Issues
- The Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, on August 21, 2025, to regulate real money gaming.
- The bill bans addictive gaming platforms while promoting e-sports as a creative industry.
- A statutory authority will oversee compliance, addressing issues like financial fraud and youth addiction.
- Concepts: Article 246 (Parliament’s legislative powers), Article 21 (protection of life and liberty).
- Tamil Nadu, with its high digital penetration, will see impacts on gaming startups and youth engagement.
- The bill’s passage reflects growing concerns over digital governance and social welfare.
- It awaits Rajya Sabha approval, sparking debates on regulatory balance.
