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1) Recently, SEBI has proposed to allow stock brokers to access which platform, currently used mainly by banks and primary dealers for trading in government securities?
(a) CCIL (Clearing Corporation of India Limited)
(b) NSE IFSC (NSE International Financial Service Centre)
(c) BSE EBP (Electronic Bidding Platform)
(d) NDS-OM (Negotiated Dealing System – Order Matching)
(e) Asia Index
2) Recently, HDFC ERGO General Insurance has partnered with which digital platform to launch an affordable health insurance product for the ‘missing middle’?
(a) Paytm
(b) Google Pay
(c) PhonePe
(d) Amazon Pay
(e) BharatPe
3) As of August 2025, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) partnered with which metro operator to provide smart card, paper ticket, and QR-based ticketing solutions?
(a) Mumbai Metro One Private Limited
(b) Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation
(c) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
(d) Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited
(e) Chennai Metro Rail Limited
4) When will the Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board Act, 2016 and the Non-Government Arabic and Persian Madrasa Recognition Rules, 2019 be repealed under the new Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025?
(a) 1st July 2026
(b) 1st April 2026
(c) 1st June 2026
(d) 1st August 2026
(e) 31st December 2026
5) As per the recent (Aug 2025) news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore in which city?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Gurugram
(c) Delhi
(d) Lucknow
(e) Jaipur
6) The ‘Anubhav’ portal, launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) in 2015, was primarily created to_________________
(a) Track pension disbursal digitally
(b) Document the administrative history of India through memoirs of retired employees
(c) Provide grievance redressal to pensioners
(d) Facilitate online health benefits for retired government employees
(e) Maintain service records of government staff
7) The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha by which Union Minister?
(a) Amit Shah
(b) Nirmala Sitharaman
(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(d) Rajnath Singh
(e) Piyush Goyal
8) Who has been given the additional charge of Nagaland Governor after the death of L. Ganesan in August 2025?
(a) Anil Baijal
(b) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
(c) R.N. Ravi
(d) Satya Pal Malik
(e) Kiran Bedi
9) Who has been announced as the NDA’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election scheduled on 9th September 2025?
(a) Jagdeep Dhankhar
(b) Ramesh Bais
(c) C.P. Radhakrishnan
(d) Bandaru Dattatreya
(e) Thawar Chand Gehlot
10) Which Bollywood actor has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Odisha’s handloom industry in 2025?
(a) Vidya Balan
(b) Madhuri Dixit
(c) Deepika Padukone
(d) Rani Mukerji
(e) Alia Bhatt
11) Recently, China delivered the third Hangor-class submarine to which country as part of a major defence export deal?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Iran
(d) Myanmar
(e) Pakistan
12) The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on which year?
(a) 2020
(b) 2021
(c) 2022
(d) 2023
(e) 2024
13) The upcoming Russian interplanetary mission “Venera-D” is aimed at revisiting which planet?
(a) Mars
(b) Jupiter
(c) Mercury
(d) Saturn
(e) Venus
14) As per the news, Udyam Sakhi Portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) to empower women entrepreneurs to launch, expand and sustain businesses independently. In which year was the Udyam Sakhi Portal developed?
(a) 2015
(b) 2016
(c) 2017
(d) 2018
(e) 2019
15) Which family topped the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses list?
(a) Ambani family
(b) Birla family
(c) Adani family
(d) Bajaj family
(e) Tata family
16) Which city in India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025, the country’s biggest international winter sports event?
(a) Shimla
(b) Leh
(c) Srinagar
(d) Manali
(e) Dehradun
17) Who won the women’s singles title at the Malaysia International Challenge 2025 in Ipoh, her first International Challenge title?
(a) Isharani Baruah
(b) Devika Sihag
(c) Malvika Bansod
(d) Tasnim Mir
(e) Anupama Upadhyaya
18) As per the news, Bob Simpson, who passed away recently at the age of 89, was associated with which sport?
(a) Football
(b) Cricket
(c) Tennis
(d) Hockey
(e) Rugby
19) When is World Photography Day celebrated every year?
(a) August 15
(b) August 18
(c) August 19
(d) August 20
(e) August 21
20) According to Article 157 of the Indian Constitution, what is the minimum age required to be appointed as a Governor of a State?
(a) 30 years
(b) 32 years
(c) 35 years
(d) 40 years
(e) 45 years
Answers :
1) Answer: D
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed to officially include the definitions of “algorithm” and “proprietary trading” in its stock brokers’ regulations.
The current rules do not have any definition for such trades done by brokers.
Algorithmic trading would be defined as any order generated or placed using automated execution logic.
In July 2025, Sebi had temporarily barred US-based Jane Street from accessing the securities market for allegedly manipulating stock indices.
In a related move, SEBI has proposed to allow stock brokers to access the Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) platform, which is currently used mainly by banks and primary dealers for trading in government securities.
2) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has partnered with PhonePe to launch an affordable health insurance product.
Detailed Explanation:
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company has partnered with PhonePe to launch an affordable health insurance product.
The product is designed to serve the ‘missing middle’, which refers to individuals who are typically not covered by health insurance.
The affordable premiums start from as low as ₹12 per day, or around ₹4,380 annually, for a coverage of ₹3 lakh.
The policy can be purchased instantly through the PhonePe app.
The target demographic for this new solution is primarily first-time insurance buyers aged 18-30 years.
3) Answer: A
Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has partnered with Mumbai Metro One Private Limited to provide ticketing solutions.
The partnership covers the issuance of smart cards for regular commuters, as well as paper tickets and QR-based ticketing solutions.
The collaboration is expected to boost commuter convenience and promote digital payments in public transport.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 connects the Varsova-Andheri-Ghatkopar areas of the city.
4) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025 on 17th August 2025, marking the first-of-its-kind draft legislation in the State.
The Bill will be introduced in the Legislative Assembly session beginning on 19th August 2025.
Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board Act, 2016 and Uttarakhand Non-Government Arabic and Persian Madrasa Recognition Rules, 2019 will be repealed from 1st July 2026.
Detailed Explanation:
Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025 on 17th August 2025, marking the first-of-its-kind draft legislation in the State.
The Bill will be introduced in the Legislative Assembly session beginning on 19th August 2025.
It aims to extend benefits previously available only to Muslim institutions to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi educational institutions.
Uttarakhand Madrasa Education Board Act, 2016 and Uttarakhand Non-Government Arabic and Persian Madrasa Recognition Rules, 2019 will be repealed from 1st July 2026.
Study of Gurmukhi and Pali will also be recognised in minority educational institutions.
Minority status will be granted by the Uttarakhand State Authority for Minority Education, which will ensure compliance with Uttarakhand Board of School Education standards and fair student evaluations.
5) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore at Rohini, Delhi.
The projects — Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) — mark a significant step in easing congestion and boosting connectivity across Delhi-NCR.
Detailed Explanation:
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore at Rohini, Delhi.
The projects — Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) — mark a significant step in easing congestion and boosting connectivity across Delhi-NCR.
The 10.1 km Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway was inaugurated, built at a cost of ₹5,360 crore. It provides multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, DMRC Blue and Orange lines, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station, and Dwarka cluster Bus Depot.
Package I: 5.9 km from Shiv Murti intersection to Dwarka Sector-21 Road Under Bridge.
Package II: 4.2 km from Dwarka Sector-21 RUB to Delhi–Haryana Border, linking directly to UER-II.
The 19 km Haryana section of the expressway had already been inaugurated in March 2024.
6) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) launched the‘Anubhav’ portal in 2015 to document the administrative history of India through memoirs of retired employees.
To encourage participation, 05 National Anubhav Awards were instituted in 2015.
Eligibility: Any employee retiring within the next 8 months or retired within the last 3 years can submit their write-up on the portal.
The published write-ups are evaluated by DoPPW for 05 Anubhav Awards or 10 Anubhav Jury Awards.
Detailed Explanation:
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) launched the ‘Anubhav’ portal in 2015 to document the administrative history of India through memoirs of retired employees.
To encourage participation, 05 National Anubhav Awards were instituted in 2015.
Eligibility: Any employee retiring within the next 8 months or retired within the last 3 years can submit their write-up on the portal.
The published write-ups are evaluated by DoPPW for 05 Anubhav Awards or 10 Anubhav Jury Awards.
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of National Anubhav Awards with 12,500+ memoirs published on the portal.
The Awards are governed by the National Anubhav Awards Scheme, which has undergone several reforms:
2022 – Anubhav Awardees’ Speak webinar series launched for motivating soon-to-retire employees.
2023 – Introduction of 10 Jury Awards (total 15 awards); awards assigned across pay levels (1–6, 7–12, 13 & above) to ensure wider participation.
2024 – Marking system introduced for objective evaluation; employees of 12 PSBs & CPSEs included in the scheme.
2025 – Marks assigned for feedback/suggestions in the marking system under the National Anubhav Awards Scheme 2026.
Till date: 59 Anubhav Awards and 19 Jury Awards conferred across 7 ceremonies (2016 onwards, except 2020–21 due to COVID)
7) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha, after approval by the Union Cabinet.
The Minister also requested the Hon’ble Speaker to refer the Bill to a Select Committee, which will submit its report by the first day of the next Session.
Detailed Explanation:
The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha, after approval by the Union Cabinet.
The Minister also requested the Hon’ble Speaker to refer the Bill to a Select Committee, which will submit its report by the first day of the next Session.
The Bill builds on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which decriminalised 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts administered by 19 Ministries/Departments (notified on 11th August 2023).
The 2025 Bill expands the reforms to cover 16 Central Acts administered by 10 Ministries/Departments.
A total of 355 provisionsare proposed to be amended:
288 provisions decriminalised to foster Ease of Doing Business.
67 provisions amended to facilitate Ease of Living.
The Bill also proposes 67 amendments under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 (NDMC Act) and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to support Ease of Living.
8) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been given the additional charge of performing the duties of the Nagaland Governor following the death of L. Ganesan.
The appointment of Ajay Kumar Bhalla was made by the President of India on August 16, 2025.
Detailed Explanation:
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been given the additional charge of performing the duties of the Nagaland Governor following the death of L. Ganesan.
The appointment of Ajay Kumar Bhalla was made by the President of India on August 16, 2025.
According to Article 155 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India.
Article 157 outlines the eligibility criteria for the role, stating that the appointee must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years old.
9) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan was the ruling NDA’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025.
C.P. Radhakrishnan is a former president of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit and an RSS veteran.
Detailed Explanation:
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan was the ruling NDA’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025.
C.P. Radhakrishnan is a former president of the Tamil Nadu BJP unit and an RSS veteran.
He is currently serving as the 24th Governor of Maharashtra, a position he assumed on July 31, 2024.
He previously served as the Governor of Jharkhand from February 2023 to July 2024, and also held additional charge as Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry (March-July 2024).
The Vice-Presidential post became vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, citing health reasons.
10) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Odisha government has appointed Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador for the state’s handloom industry.
Detailed Explanation:
The Odisha government has appointed Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit as the brand ambassador for the state’s handloom industry.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the inauguration of ‘EKTA’ (Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage), an initiative to promote handloom products.
The event was held to mark the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations in the state.
The ‘EKTA’ initiative is designed to provide market access, training, and financial support to local handloom artisans.
11) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
China has delivered the third of eight new “advanced” Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan.
This delivery is part of China’s efforts to enhance Pakistan’s naval strength and support its presence in the Indian Ocean.
The launching ceremony for the third submarine took place in Wuhan, Hubei province, Central China.
Detailed Explanation:
China has delivered the third of eight new “advanced” Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan.
This delivery is part of China’s efforts to enhance Pakistan’s naval strength and support its presence in the Indian Ocean.
The launching ceremony for the third submarine took place in Wuhan, Hubei province, Central China.
The secondHangor-class submarine was delivered in March of the current year.
The Hangor-class submarines are based on China’s Type 039B Yuan-class diesel-electric attack submarine.
They are equipped with Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, which provides extended underwater endurance.
This order for eight submarines is one of China’s largest military export transactions.
12) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on September 7, 2021.
The mission aims to develop technologies for the exploration and sustainable utilization of the deep ocean’s resources.
Detailed Explanation:
The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on September 7, 2021.
The mission aims to develop technologies for the exploration and sustainable utilization of the deep ocean’s resources.
It has a total investment of ₹4,077 crore over a period of five years.
The mission is part of India’s broader strategy to advance its Blue Economy, which includes marine-based industries like fishing, shipping, and tourism.
The United Nations (UN) has named the 2021-2030 decade as the ‘Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development’.
13) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
Russia is preparing to launch the Venera-D interplanetary mission to revisit the planetVenus.
The launch is planned to take place before 2036 as part of Russia’s new national space program.
Detailed Explanation:
Russia is preparing to launch the Venera-D interplanetary mission to revisit the planetVenus.
The launch is planned to take place before 2036 as part of Russia’s new national space program.
Preliminary design work is scheduled to begin in January 2026.
The Venera-D mission will consist of a lander, a balloon probe, and an orbital spacecraft.
The mission is a follow-up to the Soviet Union’s Venera probes of 1975 and 1982, which provided the only images of Venus’s surface.
The project is being developed in collaboration with the Lavochkin Association.
14) Answer: D
The Udyam Sakhi Portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Its main purpose is to support women entrepreneurs in starting, building, and growing their businesses, helping them become self-reliant.
The portal provides information on various financial schemes (like PMEGP, CGTMSE, MUDRA, TReDS), policies, and programs for women entrepreneurs.
It also offers details on preparing a business plan, information about exhibitions and trade fairs, and contact details for nodal offices and supporting organizations.
The portal was developed in 2018 at an expenditure of ₹43.52 lakhs.
As of the report, a total of 4,535 women have registered on the portal.
15) Answer: A
Short Explanation:
Ambani family topped the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses list for the second consecutive year.
Their family business empire, Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, reached a valuation of ₹28.2 lakh crore, which is nearly one-twelfth of India’s GDP.
Detailed Explanation:
Ambani family topped the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses list for the second consecutive year.
Their family business empire, Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, reached a valuation of ₹28.2 lakh crore, which is nearly one-twelfth of India’s GDP.
Reliance, founded in 1957, continues to dominate energy, telecom, retail, and digital platforms.
The Ambanis’ wealth rose 10% year-on-year, reflecting resilience amid global uncertainties.
Birla Family secured the 2nd position with a valuation of ₹6.47 lakh crore.
Jindal Family ranked 3rd with a valuation of ₹5.70 lakh crore.
16) Answer: E
Short Explanation:
India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for the first time, the country’s biggest international winter sports event.
The event will be held from 20 to 23 August 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun.
Detailed Explanation:
India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for the first time, the country’s biggest international winter sports event.
The event will be held from 20 to 23 August 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun.
Amitabh Sharma, President of the Ice Skating Association of India (ISAI), announced the competition details.
More than 11 Asian countries will participate, including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India.
Athletes will compete in 9 different events, ranging from the 222-meter sprint to the 5000-meter relay.
17) Answer: B
Short Explanation:
Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched her first International Challenge title by winning the women’s singles event at Malaysia International Challenge 2025 in Ipoh.
The 20-year-old defeated compatriot Isharani Baruah (5th seed) 15-7, 15-12 in the final.
Detailed Explanation:
Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched her first International Challenge title by winning the women’s singles event at Malaysia International Challenge 2025 in Ipoh.
The 20-year-old defeated compatriot Isharani Baruah (5th seed) 15-7, 15-12 in the final.
Tournament followed BWF’s experimental 3×15 scoring format (games to 15 points instead of 21).
This win adds to her successful 2024 season, where she won the Swedish Open and Portugal International (International Series level).
The Malaysia International Challenge is a Grade 3, Level 1 event in the BWF Continental Circuit.
Sihag also clinched the Senior National Badminton Championship 2024 in Bengaluru, marking her rise in Indian badminton.
18) Answer: B
Bob Simpson, a highly influential figure in Australian cricket as a former player, captain, and coach, has died at the age of 89.
He represented Australia in 62 Tests and two One-Day Internationals between 1957 and 1978.
Simpson coached the Australian team from 1986 to 1996.
Under his coaching, Australia achieved significant victories, including winning the 1987 World Cup, four Ashes campaigns, and the 1995 Frank Worrell Trophy (ending a 17-year drought against the West Indies).
19) Answer: C
Short Explanation:
World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 every year.
The theme for World Photography Day 2025 is “MY FAVORITE PHOTO”.
Detailed Explanation:
World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 every year.
The theme for World Photography Day 2025 is “MY FAVORITE PHOTO”.
The first World Photography Day was held on August 19, 2010.
People from over 100 countries visited the online gallery. This event marked the first official World Photography Day.
The first digital photograph was created in 1957, two decades before the digital camera was invented.
20) Answer: C
According to Article 155 of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India.
Article 157 outlines the eligibility criteria for the role, stating that the appointee must be a citizen of India and at least 35 years old.
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