Current Affairs 28 August 2025

UNGA creates two new mechanisms for global AI governance.

• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed UNGA’s decision to establish two new AI governance mechanisms.
• Mechanisms created: UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI – to bridge AI research & policymaking; Global Dialogue on AI Governance – to provide an inclusive platform for global discussions on AI issues.
• Aim: Foster international cooperation on responsible AI governance.

Suru Summer Festival 2025 begins with rare August snowfall in Ladakh.

• Suru Summer Festival 2025 began in Suru Valley, Ladakh, with a historic first-ever August snowfall, turning it into a snow festival.
• Inaugurated by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju (Chief Guest) & LG Ladakh Kavender Gupta (Guest of Honour).
• Rare August snow gave the event global attention, symbolising Ladakh’s unique charm & unpredictability.

UP govt to launch "No Helmet, No Fuel" road safety campaign Sept 1.

• UP government to launch state-wide campaign No Helmet, No Fuel from Sept 1–30, 2025.
• Aim: Promote helmet use and reduce road accident fatalities.
• Fuel stations to deny fuel to two-wheeler riders without helmets.
• Directive issued for coordinated action under District Magistrates & DRSCs (District Road Safety Committees).

US, Indonesia launch largest-ever Super Garuda Shield exercise.

• Super Garuda Shield 2025: largest edition of the US–Indonesia military exercise.
• Origin: Began in 2007 as a bilateral U.S.–Indonesian army drill.
• In 2022, expanded into Super Garuda Shield, becoming a multinational Indo-Pacific exercise.
• Troops from 12 other countries such as Japan, Australia, Singapore, the UK, France, Canada, South Korea, Thailand, Brunei, Brazil, India, and New Zealand.

Ujjain hosts Global Spiritual Conclave to boost spiritual tourism.

• Global Spiritual Conclave organised in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh by Tourism Dept. with Ministry of Tourism support.
• Inauguration by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat with CM Mohan Yadav present.
• Objectives: Promote spiritual tourism; Preserve cultural heritage; Foster dialogue on responsible hospitality.