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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 06th August 2025

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1) What is the materiality threshold for Related Party Transactions (RPTs) for companies with a turnover of up to ₹20,000 crore?

(a) 5% of annual consolidated turnover

(b) 7.5% of annual consolidated turnover

(c) 10% of annual consolidated turnover

(d) 12.5% of annual consolidated turnover

(e) 15% of annual consolidated turnover


2) What is the name of the FPO Mela organized by NABARD in partnership with SFAC and ONDC?

(a) KRISHI UTSAV

(b) TARANG

(c) KISAN SAMPARK

(d) FPO BAZAAR

(e) AGRI EXPO


3) Which company holds exclusive brand authorization for Alcatel in India?

(a) NxtCell India

(b) Nokia India

(c) TCL China

(d) Reliance Jio

(e) BharatPe


4) What was the total GST evasion detected from FY21 to FY25?

(a) ₹5.12 lakh crore

(b) ₹6.45 lakh crore

(c) ₹7.08 lakh crore

(d) ₹8.23 lakh crore

(e) ₹9.76 lakh crore


5) What is the amount of penalty imposed by IRDAI
(Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) on Policybazaar?

(a) ₹2 crore

(b) ₹3.5 crore

(c) ₹4.25 crore

(d) ₹5 crore

(e) ₹7.5 crore

6) What is the projected decline in India’s merchandise exports to the US in FY26?

(a) 15%

(b) 20%

(c) 25%

(d) 30%

(e) 35%


7) Recently, NITI Aayog introduced the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a pioneering tool designed to comprehensively track and benchmark the progress of all Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their electric mobility targets. How many indicators does IEMI use to evaluate states/UTs?

(a) 8

(b) 12

(c) 18

(d) 20

(e) 16


8) What is the name of the
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) project associated with the new website launch?

(a) PFRDA DIGITAL

(b) PFRDA CONNECT

(c) PFRDA PORTAL

(d) PFRDA ACCESS

(e) PFRDA TECH


9) According to the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) 2024 released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).What rank does India hold in global aviation markets in 2024?

(a) Third

(b) Fourth

(c) Seventh

(d) Sixth

(e) Fifth


10) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, has earned the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month’, with 3.53 crore registrations recorded during its 8th edition. On which platform was Pariksha Pe Charcha hosted?

(a) MyGov

(b) ePathshala

(c) DIKSHA

(d) SWAYAM

(e) UMANG


11) Which IT firm has been awarded the PAN 2.0 project by the Income Tax Department to upgrade the technology infrastructure for managing
Permanent Account Numbers (PANs)?

(a) TCS

(b) Infosys

(c) Wipro

(d) LTIMindtree

(e) HCL Technologies


12) As per the news, NITI Aayog launched the report titled ‘Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India’, offering a comprehensive and timely assessment of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem. What is India’s target for EV share in total vehicle sales by 2030?

(a) 30%

(b) 25%

(c) 20%

(d) 35%

(e) 40%


13) Where was India’s first indigenous megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant commissioned, as
praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

(a) Mumbai Port

(b) Chennai Port

(c) Kochi Port

(d) Visakhapatnam Port

(e) Kandla Port


14) Who has been appointed as Chairman of Telangana Sports Hub?\

(a) Mukesh Ambani

(b) Sanjiv Goenka

(c) Ratan Tata

(d) Gautam Adani

(e) Kumar Mangalam Birla


15) Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Jaguar Land Rover?

(a) PB Balaji

(b) Adrian Mardell

(c) Ajay Rajkumar

(d) Natarajan Chandrasekaran

(e) Guenter Butschek


16) Recently,
Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based space tech startup, will launch its first commercial satellite mission LEAP-1 by the third quarter of 2025 onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. What is the name of Dhruva Space’s indigenous satellite platform?

(a) P-30

(b) Q-40

(c) LEAP-X

(d) Falcon-S

(e) ISRO-M


17) Which organization is partnering with the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)for tissue culture conservation?

(a) CSIR

(b) IshVed-Bioplants Venture

(c) ICAR

(d) DRDO

(e) BSI


18) The Archery Association of India (AAI) has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind Archery League, where both men and women recurve and compound archers from around the world will compete in a franchise-styled tournament. Where will the tournament be held?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

(b) Yamuna Sports Complex

(c) Thyagraj Sports Complex

(d) Indira Gandhi Arena

(e) Siri Fort Sports Complex


19) Where is India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls being established?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Mumbai

(c) Bengaluru

(d) Hyderabad

(e) Kolkata


20) When was Hiroshima Day celebrated?

(a) August 2

(b) August 3

(c) August 4

(d) August 6

(e) August 5


Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed relaxations and a threshold-based framework for Related Party Transactions (RPTs), focusing on disclosure norms and materiality linked to company turnover.

For entities with turnover up to ₹20,000 crore, an RPT is material if it exceeds 10% of annual consolidated turnover.

For entities with turnover between ₹20,001 crore and ₹40,000 crore, the materiality threshold = ₹2,000 crore + 5% of turnover exceeding ₹20,000 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed relaxations and a threshold-based framework for Related Party Transactions (RPTs), focusing on disclosure norms and materiality linked to company turnover.

For entities with turnover up to ₹20,000 crore, an RPT is material if it exceeds 10% of annual consolidated turnover.

For entities with turnover between ₹20,001 crore and ₹40,000 crore, the materiality threshold = ₹2,000 crore + 5% of turnover exceeding ₹20,000 crore.

For entities with turnover above ₹40,000 crore, the threshold = ₹3,000 crore + 2.5% of turnover exceeding ₹40,000 crore, capped at ₹5,000 crore (upper ceiling).

This scale-based threshold approach aims to reduce compliance burden for larger companies while ensuring material RPTs get appropriate scrutiny.

The proposal was back tested with FY24 and FY25 RPT data of the top 100 NSE-listed companies by turnover, showing a 60% reduction in material RPTs requiring shareholder approval.

The upper ceiling of ₹5,000 crore protects minority shareholders’ interests for large companies.


2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

NABARD, in partnership with Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), conducted FPO Melas (TARANG) at 50 locations across 24 states/UTs to showcase FPO/OFPO products for marketing and branding.

Detailed Explanation:

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has promoted the formation of 6,215 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under various schemes, as informed in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Major support provided to FPOs includes:

Formation of FPOs

Capacity building

Credit facilitation

Market linkage support

Financial literacy

NABARD, in partnership with Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), conducted FPO Melas (TARANG) at 50 locations across 24 states/UTs to showcase FPO/OFPO products for marketing and branding.


3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indus Appstore, a homegrown Android app marketplace by PhonePe, has announced a strategic OEM partnership with Alcatel, a French consumer technology brand.

As part of the long-term partnership, Indus Appstore will come pre-installed on all Alcatel smartphones in India.

A catalogue of verified mobile apps and games across 45 categories.

Support for 12 Indian languages.

Voice search in 10 regional languages.

NxtCell India, holding exclusive brand authorization from TCL, is key to this partnership and aligns with the Government of India’s Make in India program.

Detailed Explanation:

Indus Appstore, a homegrown Android app marketplace by PhonePe, has announced a strategic OEM partnership with Alcatel, a French consumer technology brand.

As part of the long-term partnership, Indus Appstore will come pre-installed on all Alcatel smartphones in India.

The collaboration aims to promote localization and enhance app accessibility for Indian users.

A catalogue of verified mobile apps and games across 45 categories.

Support for 12 Indian languages.

Voice search in 10 regional languages.

A video-led app discovery feature.

The app store provides a user-centric alternative to traditional models, helping users discover localized and personalized apps.

NxtCell India, holding exclusive brand authorization from TCL, is key to this partnership and aligns with the Government of India’s Make in India program.

Indus Appstore has partnered with Alcatel soon after its India launch, being part of its journey from the beginning.

Alcatel is a French tech brand (established in 1996), operated by TCL Communication under a trademark licensing agreement with Nokia.

NxtCell India Private Limited is a 100% Indian-owned company headquartered in Gurgaon.


4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Over the last five years (FY21 to FY25), Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) field officers detected GST evasion worth approximately ₹7.08 lakh crore across 91,370 cases.

The total input tax credit (ITC) fraud detected during this period amounted to around ₹1.79 lakh crore in 44,938 cases.

In the 2024-25 fiscal year alone, GST evasion detected was more than ₹2.23 lakh crore, with 15,283 ITC fraud cases amounting to ₹58,772 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Over the last five years (FY21 to FY25), Central Goods & Services Tax (CGST) field officers detected GST evasion worth approximately ₹7.08 lakh crore across 91,370 cases.

The total input tax credit (ITC) fraud detected during this period amounted to around ₹1.79 lakh crore in 44,938 cases.

In the 2024-25 fiscal year alone, GST evasion detected was more than ₹2.23 lakh crore, with 15,283 ITC fraud cases amounting to ₹58,772 crore.

In FY24, GST evasion detected was ₹2.30 lakh crore, including ₹36,374 crore from ITC fraud.

In FY23, evasion was about ₹1.32 lakh crore, including ₹24,140 crore of fake ITC claims.

For FY22 and FY21, GST evasion stood at ₹73,238 crore and ₹49,384 crore respectively, including ITC frauds of ₹28,022 crore and ₹31,233 crore.

The government recovered over ₹1.29 lakh crore through voluntary deposits during these five years.


5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has imposed a ₹5 crore penalty on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers for violations of insurance norms.

Detailed Explanation:

IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has imposed a ₹5 crore penalty on Policybazaar Insurance Brokers for violations of insurance norms.

The penalty was levied on M/s Policybazaar Web Aggregator Pvt Ltd, which is now renamed as M/s Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd.

The action was taken due to lapses and violations under the Insurance Act, 1938 and related Rules and Regulations.

Along with the penalty, IRDAI issued directions, advisory, and caution to the company.

Policybazaar, founded in 2008, has sold over 42 million policies since its inception.


6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s merchandise exports to the US are expected to contract by 30% to $60.6 billion in FY26 due to additional 25% tariffs imposed by the US under President Donald Trump.

India faces a 25% country-specific tariff plus an extra unspecified penalty, one of the highest among Asian exporters, second only to China’s 30% tariff.

Competitors like Vietnam (20%), Bangladesh (18%), Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines (19%), and Japan, South Korea (15%) have lower tariffs, putting Indian goods at a disadvantage.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s merchandise exports to the US are expected to contract by 30% to $60.6 billion in FY26 due to additional 25% tariffs imposed by the US under President Donald Trump.

India faces a 25% country-specific tariff plus an extra unspecified penalty, one of the highest among Asian exporters, second only to China’s 30% tariff.

Competitors like Vietnam (20%), Bangladesh (18%), Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines (19%), and Japan, South Korea (15%) have lower tariffs, putting Indian goods at a disadvantage.

Tariffs exclude pharmaceuticals, energy products, critical minerals, and semiconductors, but most other sectors are affected.

Garment exports (knitted and woven worth $2.7 billion each) face very high tariffs of 38.9% and 35.3%, higher than competitors like Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Made-up textiles (e.g., towels, bedsheets), earning $3 billion with half exported to the US, face a 34% duty, benefiting competitors like Pakistan and Vietnam.

Shrimp exports worth $2 billion (32% of global supply) now face a 25% tariff, losing price advantage over Canada and Chile.


7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

NITI Aayog introduced the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a pioneering tool designed to comprehensively track and benchmark the progress of all Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their electric mobility targets.

Three Core Themes of IEMI: The Index scores States and UTs (out of 100) across 16 indicators under these themes:

Transport Electrification Progress – measuring demand-side adoption of electric vehicles.

Charging Infrastructure Readiness – tracking development of allied charging infrastructure.

EV Research and Innovation Status – assessing supply-side R&D efforts within the EV ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

NITI Aayog introduced the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a pioneering tool designed to comprehensively track and benchmark the progress of all Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) in achieving their electric mobility targets.

The launch event was graced by Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, along with other dignitaries including Shri B. V. R. Subrahmanyam (CEO, NITI Aayog), Shri Kamran Rizvi (Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries), and senior NITI Aayog officials.

Role of States in India’s EV Ambition: States and UTs are critical in driving India’s goal to reduce transport sector emissions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 through localized policies, infrastructure development, and equitable access to e-mobility benefits.

Three Core Themes of IEMI: The Index scores States and UTs (out of 100) across 16 indicators under these themes:

Transport Electrification Progress – measuring demand-side adoption of electric vehicles.

Charging Infrastructure Readiness – tracking development of allied charging infrastructure.

EV Research and Innovation Status – assessing supply-side R&D efforts within the EV ecosystem.


8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched its new and upgraded website as part of the PFRDA CONNECT project.

The launch was conducted by Shri S. Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA, in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has launched its new and upgraded website as part of the PFRDA CONNECT project.

The launch was conducted by Shri S. Ramann, Chairperson, PFRDA, in New Delhi.

This initiative marks a transformative digital milestone that aligns with PFRDA’s vision to promote transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the governance of the pension sector by leveraging cutting-edge technology.

Compliance with Government Guidelines: The website has been designed and developed following the Government of India’s guidelines and is fully compliant with GIGW (Guidelines for Indian Government Websites) and WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), ensuring accessibility and inclusiveness for all stakeholders.

Enhanced User Experience: The upgraded website offers a streamlined content structure with dynamic and responsive layouts, providing an intuitive and smooth navigation experience for subscribers, intermediaries, and the public.

Centralized Access to Information: Users can easily access regulatory updates, circulars, and pension schemes through a centralized portal.


9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India has emerged as the fifth largest aviation market globally in 2024, handling 241 million passengers, according to the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) 2024 released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Detailed Explanation:

India has emerged as the fifth largest aviation market globally in 2024, handling 241 million passengers, according to the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) 2024 released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The Mumbai-Delhi route was also recognized among the world’s busiest airport pairs.

India’s Passenger Growth:
India handled 211 million air passengers in 2024, registering a growth of 11.1% over 2023. This pushed India ahead of Japan, which saw 205 million passengers with an 18.6% annual growth.

Top Global Aviation Markets:

1st – United States: 876 million passengers (5.2% year-on-year growth), supported by its large domestic market.

2nd – China: 741 million passengers (18.7% growth).

3rd – United Kingdom: 261 million passengers.

4th – Spain: 241 million passengers.


10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, has earned the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month’, with 3.53 crore registrations recorded during its 8th edition hosted on the MyGov platform.

Guinness Recognition: The official Guinness World Record certificate was formally presented in New Delhi at a special ceremony.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative, Pariksha Pe Charcha, has earned the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month’, with 3.53 crore registrations recorded during its 8th edition hosted on the MyGov platform.

Guinness Recognition: The official Guinness World Record certificate was formally presented in New Delhi at a special ceremony.

High-Level Presence at the Ceremony: The event was attended by:

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Railways, and I&B – Ashwini Vaishnaw

Other senior dignitaries

Concept and Leadership: Pariksha Pe Charcha is a unique initiative conceptualized and led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering a platform for direct interaction with students, teachers, and parents.

Massive Participation: The 8th edition recorded 3.53 crore registrations, making it the largest citizen engagement campaign in a single month globally.


11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Income Tax Department has awarded the prestigious PAN 2.0 project to LTIMindtree Ltd, a mid-sized IT firm and subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, for upgrading the technology infrastructure for managing Permanent Account Numbers (PANs).

The selection was made through a public bidding process as per the government’s public procurement portal.

Detailed Explanation:

The Income Tax Department has awarded the prestigious PAN 2.0 project to LTIMindtree Ltd, a mid-sized IT firm and subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, for upgrading the technology infrastructure for managing Permanent Account Numbers (PANs).

The selection was made through a public bidding process as per the government’s public procurement portal.

Winning Bid:

LTIMindtree’s quoted bid: ₹811.5 crore (exclusive of taxes).

Adjusted bid value: ₹792.55 crore (exclusive of taxes) — calculated as per criteria set in the Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure fair comparison among four submitted bids.

Bid Selection: The department received four bids, and LTIMindtree was declared the successful bidder based on bid evaluation norms.

Scope of PAN 2.0 Project:

Aim: Modernize and streamline the issuance and management of PAN and TAN.

Includes services like allotment, corrections/updates, Aadhaar-PAN linking, reissuance requests, online PAN validation, and more through a unified digital platform.


12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

In a major step toward India’s clean mobility goals, NITI Aayog launched the report titled ‘Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India’, offering a comprehensive and timely assessment of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

Ambitious EV Target: India is targeting a 30% share of electric vehicles in total vehicle sales by 2030.

Detailed Explanation:

In a major step toward India’s clean mobility goals, NITI Aayog launched the report titled ‘Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity: Electric Vehicles in India’, offering a comprehensive and timely assessment of the country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.

The report was launched in the presence of Shri Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, Shri Kamran Rizvi, Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Shri O.P. Agarwal, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog, and Shri Sudhendu Sinha, Programme Director – E-Mobility, NITI Aayog, among other dignitaries.

Ambitious EV Target: India is targeting a 30% share of electric vehicles in total vehicle sales by 2030.

Growth in EV Sales:

India: EV sales rose from 50,000 in 2016 to 2.08 million in 2024.

Global: Global EV sales increased from 918,000 in 2016 to 18.78 million in 2024.

EV Penetration:

In 2020, India’s EV penetration was only about one-fifth of the global average.

By 2024, this improved to over two-fifths, indicating a gradual but positive trend.


13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the commissioning of India’s first indigenous megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat, calling it a vital step toward sustainability and India’s Net Zero vision.

The facility, developed under the Make in India initiative, highlights Gujarat’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the commissioning of India’s first indigenous megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat, calling it a vital step toward sustainability and India’s Net Zero vision.

The facility, developed under the Make in India initiative, highlights Gujarat’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

First in Indian Port Sector: Deendayal Port becomes the first Indian port to operationalize a megawatt-scale green hydrogen plant.

Make-in-India Achievement: The plant was fully developed by Indian engineers, reinforcing the goals of Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat in the clean energy sector.

Part of 10MW Project: This is the first module of a larger 10MW green hydrogen project announced by PM Modi in May 2025.

Fast-Track Construction: Built in just four months, showcasing India’s ability to execute large-scale green projects efficiently.


14) Answer: B

The Telangana government appointed Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, as Chairman of the Telangana Sports Hub to promote the sports ecosystem in the state.

Upasana Kamineni, Founder of URLife and granddaughter of Apollo Hospitals founder Prathap Reddy, appointed as Co-Chairwoman of the Hub.

Prominent sports personalities like former India cricket captain Kapil Dev and former badminton player Pullela Gopichand are members of the Hub.

The Sports Hub will provide strategic leadership and policy guidance in areas such as infrastructure development, training, and sports education.


15) Answer: A

PB Balaji was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), becoming the first Indian to hold this position at the British brand.

He will succeed Adrian Mardell, who is retiring after three years as CEO and 35 years with JLR.

Mr. Balaji is currently the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Tata Motors Group, the parent company of JLR.

His appointment as CEO of JLR is effective from November 2025, as approved by JLR’s Board of Directors on August 4, 2025.

Adrian Mardell will assist during the transition period until the end of his contract.


16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based space tech startup, will launch its first commercial satellite mission LEAP-1 by the third quarter of 2025 onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket.

The mission will use an indigenously developed P-30 satellite platform, which was space-qualified in January 2024 during a test mission with ISRO’s PSLV-C58.

Detailed Explanation:

Dhruva Space, a Hyderabad-based space tech startup, will launch its first commercial satellite mission LEAP-1 by the third quarter of 2025 onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket.

The mission will use an indigenously developed P-30 satellite platform, which was space-qualified in January 2024 during a test mission with ISRO’s PSLV-C58.

The satellite technology has diverse applications including defence, disaster management, agriculture, mining, and environmental management.

LEAP-1 will carry two distinct payloads from Australian companies:

Akula Tech’s Nexus-01, featuring an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) module with onboard data processing and AI/ML model retraining capabilities.

Esper Satellites’ OTR-2, equipped with a hyperspectral imager for detailed earth observation and remote sensing.

The AI module can optimize and compress geospatial AI/ML models to function efficiently in space, supporting applications like fire detection, anomaly detection, and spectral analysis.


17) Answer: B

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), under the Ministry of Ayush, signed two important Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Union Minister of State of Ayush (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.

MoU 1: NMPB & IshVed-Bioplants Venture, Pune

Objective: Conservation and maintenance of germplasm of Rare, Endangered, and Threatened (RET) medicinal plants using tissue culture methods.

Focus: Development of cultivation protocols and extensive propagation techniques to ensure accessibility and preservation of RET species used in the Ayush industry.

MoU 2: NMPB, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), and AIIMS, New Delhi

Objective: Establishment of a national-level medicinal plants garden at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Purpose: Spread public awareness on medicinal plants among patients, students, and visitors.


18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Archery Association of India (AAI) has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind Archery League, where both men and women recurve and compound archers from around the world will compete in a franchise-styled tournament.

The inaugural edition is scheduled to be held in October 2025, spanning 11 days at the Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Archery Association of India (AAI) has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind Archery League, where both men and women recurve and compound archers from around the world will compete in a franchise-styled tournament.

The inaugural edition is scheduled to be held in October 2025, spanning 11 days at the Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi.

This unique league format is being supported by World Archery, World Archery Asia, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

International Participation and Format: The league will host six franchise teams comprising top Indian archers and world’s top 10 ranked foreign archers, promoting global-level competition.

Duration and Venue: The event will span 11 days in October and will take place at the Yamuna Sports Complex, Delhi.


19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India marked a historic step in youth football with the launch of the first FIFA Talent Academy for girls in Hyderabad, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana during the Telangana Sports Conclave at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.

Detailed Explanation:

India marked a historic step in youth football with the launch of the first FIFA Talent Academy for girls in Hyderabad, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana during the Telangana Sports Conclave at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.

First FIFA Talent Academy for Girls in India: Located at Gachibowli Stadium Complex, this is the first such academy for girls in India and among the few globally under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

Elite Residential Training Program: The academy will train 60 elite players30 girls (U16) and 30 boys (U14), with 10 players from Telangana in each group, providing year-round training, residential facilities, education, nutrition, mental wellness, and medical care.

Supported by FIFA’s TDS: The academy aligns with FIFA’s TDS mandate: Give every talent a chance, and aims to boost grassroots and elite youth development in India.


20) Answer: D

Every year August 6 is celebrated as Hiroshima Day. Hiroshima Day 2025 is observed all over the world to promote peace politics.

This day is observed to raise awareness of the bomb attack on Hiroshima.

In 1945, the United States (US) deployed a nuclear bomb in the city of Hiroshima which is located in the country of Japan. This nuclear bomb wiped out 39 percent of the civilians of Hiroshima.

The US has named the atomic bomb named “The Little Boy” which was dropped in August 6.

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