Current Affairs 26 August 2025

Railways, NTPC host meet on sustainable fly ash utilisation.

• The Ministry of Railways and NTPC convened a National Conference on Fly Ash Utilisation and Transportation at the Power Management Institute in Noida.
• The Ministry highlighted that in 2024-25, India generated more than 340 million tonnes of fly ash, of which 332.63 million tonnes were successfully utilized.

MNRE, IREDA sign MoU setting ₹8,200 cr revenue target for FY26.

• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) signed a performance based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
• Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) in New Delhi.
• The MoU outlines the strategic targets for the fiscal year 2025-26.
• In FY 2024-25, IREDA exceeded targets, achieving ₹6,743.32 crore revenue vs. target of ₹5,957 crore.

Mirabai Chanu wins gold at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.

• Mirabai Chanu made a winning comeback at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad, clinching gold in women’s 48kg.
• Lifted a total of 193kg (84kg snatch + 109kg clean & jerk), setting Commonwealth records in all three categories.
• Gold medal secured her direct qualification for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Strengthening Justice Delivery Through Safe AI Adoption.

• The Kerala High Court became the first in India to publish a set of guidelines on the use of AI in the district judiciary.
• AI can help in sorting, tagging, and prioritising cases, reducing administrative burden on court staff.
• The Supreme Court’s AI tool SUPACE (Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency, 2021) assists judges in quickly identifying relevant precedents.

PM Modi launches ₹5,400 cr projects in Ahmedabad

• PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation of projects worth ₹5,400 crore at Khodaldham Ground, Ahmedabad.
• Connectivity boost in Gujarat: metros, modern buses, 3,000 km new rail tracks with 100% electrification.
• Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment to become a global symbol of peace.
• New projects cover urban development, energy, roads, and railways.