For UGC NET aspirants, especially those preparing for Paper 1 and general awareness, staying updated with daily current affairs is not just important—it’s a game-changer. The updates from 17th August 2025 span across multiple fields—national policies, global relations, economy, business, defense, sports, science, and culture. Here’s a well-curated roundup designed to boost your preparation and keep you exam-ready.
Maharashtra Governor and former Coimbatore MP C.P. Radhakrishnan was announced as the NDA’s Vice-Presidential candidate. The decision was endorsed by the BJP Parliamentary Board in the presence of PM Narendra Modi. Radhakrishnan, 68, is a two-time MP and ex-Tamil Nadu BJP president.
Congress leader and LoP Rahul Gandhi launched a 16-day ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram, Bihar. Targeting the Election Commission, he alleged widespread vote theft across the country.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), constructed at a cost of nearly ₹11,000 crore to ease traffic congestion in Delhi and NCR.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar announced that around 65 lakh names deleted during Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have been published on district magistrates’ websites within 56 hours of the SC’s order. The SIR was initiated due to long-standing voter roll discrepancies.
Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna told a parliamentary committee that while the simultaneous election bill may be constitutionally valid, its desirability and necessity require careful debate.
Air Canada suspended its restart operations after its 10,000 flight attendants’ union refused to follow a return-to-work order. The strike is impacting nearly 130,000 passengers daily worldwide.
Twenty tourists were stranded in Ranthambore National Park after their safari vehicle broke down and the guide abandoned them to fetch another. A probe has been ordered.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced strict measures against anti-government protests that escalated into riots, challenging his rule.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet PM Narendra Modi during his two-day visit (Aug 18–19). The meeting comes ahead of PM Modi’s planned trip to China for the SCO Summit.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a summit with Donald Trump, agreed in principle to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO’s collective defence, as part of a potential peace deal.
Live UGC NET Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. Who was announced as the NDA’s Vice-Presidential candidate?
A. C.P. Radhakrishnan
B. Rahul Gandhi
C. Gyanesh Kumar
D. Sanjiv Khanna
Q2. From which city did Rahul Gandhi launch the ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’?
A. Patna
B. Sasaram
C. Gaya
D. Muzaffarpur
Q3. What was the approximate cost of the Delhi expressways inaugurated by PM Modi?
A. ₹8,000 crore
B. ₹11,000 crore
C. ₹15,000 crore
D. ₹9,500 crore
Q4. How many names were deleted during Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?
A. 45 lakh
B. 55 lakh
C. 65 lakh
D. 75 lakh
Q5. Which former Chief Justice cautioned about the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill?
A. Sanjiv Khanna
B. N.V. Ramana
C. Sharad Bobde
D. Dipak Misra
Q6. Air Canada suspended operations due to a strike by how many flight attendants?
A. 8,000
B. 10,000
C. 12,000
D. 15,000
Q7. In which national park were tourists stranded after their safari vehicle broke down?
A. Jim Corbett National Park
B. Kaziranga National Park
C. Ranthambore National Park
D. Bandhavgarh National Park
Q8. Which country’s President announced strict measures against anti-government protests?
A. Ukraine
B. Serbia
C. Russia
D. Belarus
Q9. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India was scheduled for which dates?
A. August 16-17
B. August 18-19
C. August 20-21
D. August 22-23
Q10. Who is the U.S. envoy mentioned in relation to the Russia-Ukraine security deal?
A. John Sullivan
B. Steve Witkoff
C. William Burns
D. Antony Blinken
ANSWER KEY
Q1. A
Q2. B
Q3. B
Q4. C
Q5. A
Q6. B
Q7. C
Q8. B
Q9. B
Q10. B
The 17th August 2025 current affairs highlight India’s growing influence in trade, technology, defense, and culture, while also reflecting significant global shifts in diplomacy and the economy.
For UGC NET aspirants, mastering such diverse updates is key to building holistic knowledge and securing top scores.
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