Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2025

[1]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India introduced a Systematic Investment Plan and an auto-bidding facility for Treasury Bills on its Retail Direct platform to boost retail participation. What are Treasury Bills?

[A]. Long-term bonds issued by private corporations

[B]. Short-term debt instruments issued by the government

[C]. Certificates of deposit issued by commercial banks

[D]. Equity shares issued by public sector enterprises

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[2]. Recently, the Prime Minister dedicated Kartavya Bhawan to the nation, a building designed to meet GRiHA-4 green building standards. In this context, what does GRiHA stand for?

[A]. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment

[B]. Green Regulation for Infrastructure and Housing Accreditation

[C]. Global Recognition for Innovative Habitat Architecture

[D]. Green Rating for Indian Habitat Advancement

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[3]. Recently, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India in its August 2025 meeting kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, maintaining a neutral stance. Who serves as the Chairperson of the Monetary Policy Committee?

[A]. Finance Minister of India

[B]. Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

[C]. Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

[D]. Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India

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[4]. Recently, the World Meteorological Organization certified a record for the longest single lightning flash of 829 kilometres in the United States in 2017, extending from eastern Texas to near Kansas City. In meteorology, what is lightning?

[A]. A giant spark of electricity caused by large buildup of opposite charges

[B]. A sudden burst of sunlight caused by cloud dispersion

[C]. A high-pressure wind movement in the upper atmosphere

[D]. A shockwave created by volcanic eruptions

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[5]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India issued revised directions between banks and Non-bank Financial Companies under various provisions of the Banking Regulation Act (1949), Reserve Bank of India Act (1934), and National Housing Bank Act (1987) to improve risk sharing and transparency. What does CLA stand for in this context?

[A]. Credit Line Agreement

[B]. Co-lending Arrangement

[C]. Corporate Lending Association

[D]. Collateral Lending Agreement

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[6]. Recently, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted again, highlighting Indonesia's volcanic activity. Which major geological zone is Indonesia a part of?

[A]. Pacific Plate

[B]. Ring of Fire

[C]. Alpine Belt

[D]. Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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[7]. Recently, singer Justin Timberlake revealed he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. What is the bacterium that causes Lyme disease?

[A]. Escherichia coli

[B]. Borrelia burgdorferi

[C]. Salmonella typhi

[D]. Staphylococcus aureus

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[8]. Recently, India received the last of its 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from Spain. How many of the total 56 aircraft under the C-295 programme will be manufactured in India?

[A]. 16

[B]. 40

[C]. 20

[D]. 56

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[9]. Recently, Indian Railways successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai, marking a major step towards building India’s first hydrogen-powered train. Which zone of Indian Railways is leading this project?

[A]. Western Railway

[B]. Central Railway

[C]. Northern Railway

[D]. South Eastern Railway

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[10]. Recently, Global Tiger Day was observed to highlight the importance of tiger conservation. What is the theme for this year?

[A]. Protecting Tigers through Technology

[B]. Tigers and Climate Action

[C]. Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart

[D]. Habitat Restoration for Tigers

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[11]. Recently, an initiative was launched to develop a 750-acre urban forest in the Aravalli hills as part of an ecological restoration programme. What is the name of the initiative to develop a large urban forest in Gurugram’s Aravalli hills?

[A]. Van Mahotsav Abhiyan

[B]. Aravalli Jungle Mission

[C]. Green Shield Programme

[D]. Matri Van Initiative

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[12]. Recently, which two Indian states expressed willingness to resolve the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute amicably?

[A]. Odisha and Chhattisgarh

[B]. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

[C]. Odisha and Jharkhand

[D]. Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh

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[13]. Recently, ISRO inaugurated the HOPE (Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration) Analog Mission in Ladakh to simulate space-like conditions and support research for future interplanetary missions. Where has ISRO established the HOPE Analog Mission to simulate extraterrestrial environments?

[A]. Siachen Glacier

[B]. Spiti Valley

[C]. Tso Kar Valley

[D]. Nubra Valley

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[14]. Recently, India achieved a milestone by recording 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, making it one of the top countries globally in organ transplantation. What is India’s global rank in total organ transplants performed in 2024?

[A]. First

[B]. Second

[C]. Third

[D]. Fourth

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[15]. Which Indian state recently launched a comprehensive State Policy for Transgender People?

[A]. Kerala

[B]. Maharashtra

[C]. Tamil Nadu

[D]. Karnataka

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[16]. Recently, Prime Minister Modi highlighted which scheme aimed at modernizing railway stations across India during his visit to Tamil Nadu?

[A]. Smart Rail India Scheme

[B]. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

[C]. Indian Rail Upgrade Mission

[D]. Rail Vikas Yojana

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[17]. Recently, Australia and the UK signed the Geelong Treaty under AUKUS Pillar I. What is the primary focus of this treaty?

[A]. Cybersecurity cooperation

[B]. Nuclear-powered submarine collaboration

[C]. Trade and investment partnership

[D]. Climate change mitigation

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[18]. Recently, Dr. Kennedy Odede was awarded the 2025 Nelson Mandela Prize by the United Nations. What is the frequency of this prize?

[A]. Every year

[B]. Every two years

[C]. Every five years

[D]. Every ten years

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[19]. Recently, a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck which peninsula in Russia's Far East, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific?

[A]. Yamal Peninsula

[B]. Kamchatka Peninsula

[C]. Kola Peninsula

[D]. Taymyr Peninsula

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[20]. Recently, archaeologists discovered the first known Indus Valley settlement in Rajasthan’s arid region at which site in Jaisalmer district?

[A]. Kalibangan

[B]. Rakhigarhi

[C]. Ratadiya Ri Dheri

[D]. Lothal

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