1) India Becomes President of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

• India has assumed the Presidency of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• The AIBD, established in 1977 under UNESCO, works for capacity building and cooperation in the field of broadcasting and media development.
• India’s leadership will strengthen its role in shaping media policies and digital broadcasting innovation in the Asia-Pacific region.

2) DRDO Conducts First Successful Test of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) on the Odisha coast.
• The system integrates long-range surveillance radars, command systems, and interceptor missiles to neutralise aerial threats.
• This milestone strengthens India’s air defence architecture against drones, aircraft, and missile attacks.

3) Indian Army Conducts Civil Integration Exercise ‘Samnvay Shakti 2025’ in Assam & Manipur

• The Indian Army organised ‘Samnvay Shakti 2025’, a large-scale civil-military integration exercise in Assam and Manipur.
• The exercise focused on counter-insurgency operations, disaster management, and civil administration coordination.
• It demonstrated the Army’s role in ensuring security, stability, and support for civil governance in sensitive border states.

4) Sunderbans Tiger Reserve Becomes India’s Second-Largest After Arewa Expansion

• The Sunderbans Tiger Reserve has become India’s second-largest tiger reserve following the expansion of the Arewa Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra.
• The reserve is home to the famous Royal Bengal Tigers and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• This development highlights India’s growing efforts in wildlife conservation and habitat protection under Project Tiger.

5) National Space Day 2025 Observed on 23rd August

• National Space Day 2025 was observed on 23rd August with the theme “Aryabhata to Gaganyaan”.
• The day commemorates India’s achievements in space exploration, from the launch of Aryabhata (India’s first satellite, 1975) to the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
• It was first celebrated in 2023, after the success of Chandrayaan-3.

6) Madhya Pradesh Tops Medal Tally at First Khelo India Water Sports in Srinagar

• Madhya Pradesh (MP) secured the top position with 18 medals at the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Games, held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
• The sports included canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and water polo, with wide participation from across India.
• This victory highlights MP’s growing investment in sports infrastructure and youth training programs.