August 17, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India Welcomes Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla; Boosts Domestic Semiconductor and Tech Manufacturing

August 17, 2025

India marked a significant milestone in its space endeavors with the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to journey into space, who landed in Delhi on Sunday. Concurrently, the nation is accelerating its drive towards technological self-reliance, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, with new projects sanctioned and production of the iPhone 17 commencing at Foxconn's Bengaluru plant.