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 Which scheme supports semiconductor chip design innovation in India? -- Design Linked Incentive
 Which alliance was granted privileges under the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947? -- International Big Cat Alliance
 On which date does India celebrate National Space Day? -- 23rd August
 Which industrialist passed away in London at the age of 94? -- Swaraj Paul
 What is the maximum imprisonment term prescribed for facilitators of banned gaming services? -- Three Years
 Which liquid did MIT scientists suggest could support life beyond water? -- Ionic
 Which city launched the “One Freezone Passport” system? -- Dubai
 Which country’s Foreign Minister recently visited India to meet NSA Ajit Doval? -- China
 What is the name of the newly launched portal simplifying newspaper registration in India? -- Press Sewa
 Which Bill passed in Parliament replaces the Indian Ports Act of 1908? -- Indian Ports Bill 2025
 Which international organisation recently raised its global oil supply growth forecast for 2025 to 2.5 million barrels per day? -- IEA
 What is the name of the AI-powered tool launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to generate structured minutes of gram sabha meetings? -- SabhaSaar
 Which regulatory authority released the first manual for rating properties on digital connectivity? -- TRAI
 Which type of card is affected by the new Ministry of Home Affairs rules on registration and cancellation for certain legal offences? -- OCI
 Which city’s stray dog population management is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court? -- Delhi
 Which disease did the World Health Organization confirm Kenya has eliminated as a public health problem in August 2025? -- Human African Trypanosomiasis
 In which year did the Kakori Train Action take place that marked its 100th anniversary this month? -- 1925
 What is the name of the index launched by the Union Health Ministry to benchmark state drug regulatory systems? -- State Health Regulatory Excellence Index
 Under which mission did the Union Cabinet recently approve four new semiconductor projects? -- India Semiconductor Mission
 Which country held the 7th round of dialogue with India on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Export Control in August 2025? -- Australia
 What is the acronym of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to improve technical education in 275 institutions? -- MERITE
 Which grant program launched by IndiaAI and NCG supports AI-driven cancer care solutions? -- CATCH
 What is the name of the novel drug candidate developed by IIT Roorkee to restore the potency of Meropenem? -- Compound 3b
 Which amendment bill passed by the Lok Sabha in August 2025 aligns Indian anti-doping rules with global standards? -- National Anti-Doping Bill
 Which state’s legislative assembly will now have reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes under the Readjustment of Representation Bill, 2025? -- Goa
 On which Indonesian island were 1.5-million-year-old stone tools recently discovered? -- Sulawesi
 Which country’s Prime Minister announced recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly? -- Australia
 What is the per-cylinder LPG subsidy amount approved for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries in FY 2025-26? -- Rs.300 per 14.2 kg cylinder
 Under which scheme will the government transfer Rs. 3,200 crore in crop insurance claims to over 30 lakh farmers? -- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
 According to the NSE report, which state leads in women’s participation in the Indian stock market? -- Maharashtra
 Which treaty did Russia withdraw from in August 2025? -- Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
 Which virus has the World Health Organization reclassified as carcinogenic to humans alongside Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? -- Hepatitis D Virus
 What is the name of the lunar lander tested by China for its manned moon mission? -- Lanyue
 Which state’s Goods and Services Tax Act was amended by a Bill passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2025? -- Manipur
 Which Act’s provisions were incorporated into the amended vegetable oil order to strengthen data collection? -- Collection of Statistics Act, 2008
 Which principle did the Supreme Court recently cite in allowing Pollution Control Boards to impose damages? -- Polluter Pays Principle
 What is the total percentage of tariffs now imposed on Indian goods entering the United States after US President order? -- Fifty Percent
 Which country signed a protocol with India on 6th August 2025 to deepen cooperation in railways, mining, and fertilizers? -- Russia
 Which initiative was launched by the Indian Council of Medical Research for school students? -- Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers
 Which electoral position’s schedule was notified by the Election Commission on 7th August 2025? -- Vice-President of India
 Which international maritime rules does the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 adopt? -- Hague-Visby Rules
 Which country signed a Strategic Partnership with India in August 2025? -- Philippines
 Which valley in Uttarakhand witnessed the devastating cloudburst in August 2025? -- Uttarkashi
 Which former Governor passed away on August 5, 2025? -- Satya Pal Malik
 Where were the sacred relics of Buddha excavated in 1898? -- Piprahwa
 Which state is under extended President’s Rule as of August 2025? -- Manipur