Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 31st Aug & 01st Sep 2025

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1) According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), what was the level of India’s forex reserves for the week ended August 22, 2025?

(a) $690.72 billion

(b) $695.106 billion

(d) $85.003 billion

(e) $18.736 billion

2) Recently, CSB Bank, backed by Fairfax, is set to expand overseas for the first time by opening a representative office in which city?

(a) Singapore

(b) London

(d) Dubai

(e) Hong Kong

3) As per the news, SBI Card has recently partnered with which company to launch the co-branded Credit Card?

(a) Amazon

(b) Myntra

(d) Paytm

(e) Snapdeal

4) Which state government has approved the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana” to promote women’s self-employment opportunities?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Bihar

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Jharkhand

5) In August 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the “Brahmaputra Wing” at Raj Bhavan in which city and virtually inaugurated/launched foundation stones of 8 projects worth ₹322 crore?

(a) Shillong

(b) Imphal

(d) Agartala

(e) Kohima

6) Who released the “State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024”, developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)?

(a) Akash Tripathi

(b) Amitabh Kant

(d) Tarun Kapoor

(e) Alok Kumar

7) Recently, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at which place?

(a) Pune

(b) Bengaluru

(d) Noida

(e) Chennai

8) Recently, India and Japan have set a target of how much investment in India over the next 10 years?

(a) 5 trillion yen

(b) 7 trillion yen

(d) 9 trillion yen

(e) 10 trillion yen

9) Under Oman’s revamped Golden Visa Programme (2025), what is the minimum investment required for a 5-year residency visa?

(a) OMR 100,000 (USD 260,000)

(b) OMR 150,000 (USD 390,000)

(d) OMR 250,000 (USD 650,000)

(e) OMR 300,000 (USD 780,000)

10) Who has been appointed as the new “Global Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer” of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), effective September 1, 2025?

(a) N. Chandrasekaran

(b) Rajesh Gopinathan

(d) Aarti Subramanian

(e) K. Krithivasan

11) On August 26, the Indian Army to organizing Tri-Service Dialogue ‘RAN SAMWAD-2025, a two-day tri-service dialogue, is being held at which location?

(a) Pune, Maharashtra

(b) Dehradun, Uttarakhand

(d) Secunderabad, Telangana

(e) Wellington, Tamil Nadu

12) After a six-year gap, Tata Motors re-entered the passenger vehicle market of which country in 2025?

(a) Kenya

(b) South Africa

(d) Brazil

(e) Indonesia

13) The Department of Posts (DoP) signed an MoU with which company for the development and implementation of “DIGIPIN”?

(a) Google Maps

(b) MapmyIndia – Mappls

(d) HERE Technologies

(e) TomTom

14) What is the name of the AI chatbot introduced aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station to assist taikonauts?

(a) Tianlong AI

(b) Shenzhou AI

(d) Chang’e AI

(e) Wukong AI

15) Which two Indian space startups recently launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, USA?

(a) Skyroot Aerospace and Agnikul Cosmos

(b) Pixxel Space and Dhruva Space

(d) Ananth Technologies and Kawa Space

(e) Team Indus and Digantara

16) Recently, YouTube’s “Hype” feature, aimed at boosting smaller creators’ visibility, has now been expanded to how many countries?

(a) 20

(b) 25

(d) 39

(e) 45

17) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) signed an MoC with which country on the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement?

(a) Japan

(b) Germany

(d) United Kingdom

(e) South Korea

18) As per the news, India’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system will be implemented at which fee plaza?

(a) Gharaunda Fee Plaza, Haryana

(b) KherkiDaula Fee Plaza, Gurugram

(d) Panipat Fee Plaza, Haryana

(e) Surat Fee Plaza, Gujarat

19) Who won gold in the men’s 79kg category at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Ahmedabad?

(a) Muhammad Erry

(b) Adedapo Adeleke

(d) Sathish Sivalingam

(e) Ajaya Babu Valluri

20) On which date is the “International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances” observed annually?

(a) 15 July

(b) 20 August

(d) 5 September

(e) 10 December

21) As per the news, National Nutrition Week is observed every year in India during which dates?

(a) September 1–7

(b) August 25–31

(d) September 10–16

(e) October 1–7

22) Recently in Aug 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first 3nm chip design centres in which two cities?

(a) Hyderabad and Pune

(b) Noida and Bengaluru

(d) Mumbai and Ahmedabad

(e) Kochi and Indore

23) Who released the book titled “The Emergency Diaries”, commemorating 50 years of India’s 1975 Emergency?

(a) Amit Shah

(b) Rajnath Singh

(d) Venkaiah Naidu

(e) Jagdeep Dhankhar

24) Which country recently announced the ‘Al Majida Companies’ initiative to support high-performing domestic firms and launched a digital service for the electronic transfer of commercial registrations?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) United Arab Emirates

(d) Oman

(e) Bahrain

25) Recently, Dhruva Space launched its first commercial satellite carrying payloads from Australia’s Akula Tech and Esper Satellites. What is the name of this satellite?

(a) PRATHAM-01

(b) ANANT-01

(d) UDAY-01

(e) VIKRAM-01

Answers :

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s forex reserves fell by $4.386 billion to $690.72 billion for the week ended August 22, 2025.

In the previous week, reserves had increased by $1.488 billion to $695.106 billion.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s forex reserves fell by $4.386 billion to $690.72 billion for the week ended August 22, 2025.

In the previous week, reserves had increased by $1.488 billion to $695.106 billion.

Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), the largest component, declined by $3.652 billion to $582.251 billion.

Gold reserves decreased by $665 million to $85.003 billion.

Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) fell by $46 million to $18.736 billion.

India’s reserve position with the IMF dropped by $23 million to $4.731 billion.

Changes in FCA also reflect the appreciation/depreciation of major currencies like the euro, pound, and yen.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

CSB Bank, backed by Fairfax, is set to expand overseas for the first time by applying to open a representative office in Dubai.

Detailed Explanation:

CSB Bank, backed by Fairfax, is set to expand overseas for the first time by applying to open a representative office in Dubai.

The office will cater to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and help strengthen its position in the NRI deposit market.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has already approved the plan, while approval from the Dubai regulator is awaited.

The office is expected to support retail deposit mobilisation in the long run.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

SBI Card and Flipkart have jointly launched the ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’, a co-branded credit card.

The launch was attended by SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty and SBI MD Ashwini Kumar Tewari.

Detailed Explanation:

SBI Card and Flipkart have jointly launched the ‘Flipkart SBI Credit Card’, a co-branded credit card.

The launch was attended by SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty and SBI MD Ashwini Kumar Tewari.

The card is designed to provide curated cashback benefits for a rewarding shopping experience.

Salila Pande, the MD & CEO of SBI Card, is associated with this initiative.

SBI Card, launched in 1998, is one of India’s leading credit card issuers.

It was originally a joint venture between SBI and GE Capital. In 2017, GE exited, and the Carlyle Group became a stakeholder, with SBI retaining majority ownership.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.

The scheme focuses on women empowerment and economic inclusion by promoting self-employment opportunities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, approved the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana.

The scheme focuses on women empowerment and economic inclusion by promoting self-employment opportunities.

Under the scheme, ₹10,000 will be provided as initial financial assistance to one woman per family through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Applications will open soon, and transfers are expected to begin in September 2025.

After six months of activity, a performance review will be conducted. Based on outcomes, women may receive additional support up to ₹2 lakh for scaling businesses.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, and virtually inaugurated/launched foundation stones of 8 projects worth ₹322 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shahinaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan, Guwahati, and virtually inaugurated/launched foundation stones of 8 projects worth ₹322 crore.

The Brahmaputra Wing, built at a cost of ₹40+ crore on an area of 3300 sq. meters, will support constitutional activities, student/artistic recognition, and public dialogue.

He inaugurated facilities for CAPF soldiers and announced that the second National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) has been set up in Guwahati, after Delhi.

The NCFL will:

Protect citizens from cybercrime and financial fraud across the 8 NE states.

Support border security, narcotics and arms smuggling control, and dark net surveillance.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by BEE in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

Detailed Explanation:

The index assesses the energy efficiency performance of 36 States and Union Territories for FY 2023-24, supporting data-driven monitoring, best practice sharing, and healthy competition.

Energy efficiency was emphasized as a key driver of India’s net-zero by 2070 vision, offering cost-effective solutions across sectors.

The sixth edition features a new implementation-focused framework with 66 indicators covering Buildings, Industry, Municipal Services, Transport, Agriculture, DISCOMs, and Cross-Sector initiatives, reflecting evolving priorities such as EV policies, star-rated buildings, and DSM strategies.

States are classified into four categories:

Front Runners (>60%)

Achievers (50–60%)

Contenders (30–50%)

Aspirants (<30%)

Top performers by consumption groups:

Maharashtra (Group 1: >15 MToE)

Andhra Pradesh (Group 2: 5–15 MToE)

Assam (Group 3: 1–5 MToE)

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated India’s first Tempered Glass Manufacturing Facility for Mobile Devices at Noida.

The facility has been set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with Corning Incorporated, USA, and will produce high-quality tempered glass under the globally recognised brand “Engineered by Corning” for both domestic and international markets.

India aims to manufacture all mobile components including chips, cover glasses, laptop and server parts; a Made in India chip will be rolled out soon.

Electronics manufacturing in India has grown six times in 11 years, reaching a production value of ₹11.5 lakh crore, with exports of over ₹3 lakh crore and employment for 2.5 million people.

India’s design ecosystem is a major strength – e.g., IIT Madras-incubated startup designed India’s first microcontroller, and Indian Railways equipment is being exported to Europe.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India and Japan set a target of 10 trillion yen investment in India over the next 10 years, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Japan set a target of 10 trillion yen investment in India over the next 10 years, with a focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

An Action Plan for Human Resource Exchange will be created for 5 years, enabling 500,000 exchanges, including 50,000 skilled Indians contributing to Japan’s economy.

The partnership will expand beyond Delhi and Tokyo to include Indian states and Japanese prefectures, promoting trade, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges.

Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, peaceful, prosperous, and rule-based Indo-Pacific, with shared concerns on terrorism, defence, and maritime security.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Oman will launch its revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31,2025 to strengthen its role as a global investment hub.

The 10-year visa requires an investment of OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) or the creation of a business employing 50 Omanis.

The 5-year visa requires an investment of OMR 250,000 (USD 650,000).

Detailed Explanation:

Oman will launch its revamped Golden Visa Programme on August 31,2025 to strengthen its role as a global investment hub.

The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, supports Vision 2040 goals of economic diversification and reducing oil dependency.

The programme offers renewable 5-year and 10-year residency permits for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, retirees, and skilled professionals, allowing residence, work, and study without a local sponsor.

The 10-year visa requires an investment of OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) or the creation of a business employing 50 Omanis.

The 5-year visa requires an investment of OMR 250,000 (USD 650,000).

A 5-year retirement visa is available for applicants with a monthly income of OMR 4,000 or more.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as its new Global Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer, effective September 1, 2025.

Kapur, who joined TCS in 1999, has held various leadership roles, including Head of UK & Ireland.

He will report to Aarti Subramanian, who serves as the Executive Director, President & COO of TCS.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has appointed Amit Kapur as its new Global Chief AI and Services Transformation Officer, effective September 1, 2025.

Kapur, who joined TCS in 1999, has held various leadership roles, including Head of UK & Ireland.

He will report to Aarti Subramanian, who serves as the Executive Director, President & COO of TCS.

The newly created AI unit will consolidate TCS’s AI capabilities and work with other business units to scale the benefits for clients.

TCS plans to increase investments in Global Pace Ports to provide customers with real-world AI experiences.

In the FY24-25 Annual Report, TCS Chairman N. Chandrasekaran described Generative AI (GenAI) as a “civilizational shift” due to its near-human reasoning capabilities.

11) Answer: C

‘RAN SAMWAD-2025’, a two-day tri-service dialogue, will begin on August 26, 2025, at the Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.

It is being organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with the Army Training Command (ARTRAC).

The dialogue serves as a unique platform where serving officers will share first-hand operational insights from modern battlefields.

12) Answer: B

Tata Motors has re-entered South Africa’s passenger vehicle market after a six-year gap, aiming to compete with Chinese carmakers.

The company launched four combustion engine models: Punch (compact SUV), Curvv (coupe-inspired SUV), Tiago (compact hatchback), and Harrier (premium SUV), which will be available from September 2025.

Tata had exited the market in 2019 due to a mixed response to earlier models like the Indica hatchback.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia – Mappls to support the development and implementation of DIGIPIN.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications, has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapmyIndia – Mappls to support the development and implementation of DIGIPIN.

The MoU was signed at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.

MapmyIndia will provide base maps for the Know Your DIGIPIN application, which will help generate accurate DIGIPINs based on geographic location and enhance visibility.

DIGIPIN functionality will be integrated into the Mappls application, allowing users to search and navigate using a DIGIPIN.

MapmyIndia will also help in the allocation of DIGIPINs to pre-identified addresses, which will strengthen location-based services

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

China has introduced an AI chatbot named Wukong AI aboard the Tiangong Space Station to assist taikonauts.

Wukong AI is named after Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), symbolizing adaptability, endurance, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Detailed Explanation:

China has introduced an AI chatbot named Wukong AI aboard the Tiangong Space Station to assist taikonauts.

Wukong AI is named after Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), symbolizing adaptability, endurance, and the pursuit of knowledge.

The chatbot was launched on July 15, 2025, and provided support to three taikonauts during a 6.5-hour spacewalk for space debris protection and inspections.

It is a Large Language Model (LLM) built on a domestic open-source AI platform.

The system operates in two modules: an onboard module for real-time crew support and an Earth module for deeper analysis.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Pixxel Space and Dhruva Space successfully launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Pixxel launched three Firefly satellites, completing Phase 1 of its six-satellite hyperspectral constellation for high-resolution Earth observation.

Each Firefly satellite captures 135+ spectral bands at 5-metre resolution across a 40 km swath, making it the most advanced commercial hyperspectral imaging system deployed.

Detailed Explanation:

Pixxel Space and Dhruva Space successfully launched satellites onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Pixxel launched three Firefly satellites, completing Phase 1 of its six-satellite hyperspectral constellation for high-resolution Earth observation.

Each Firefly satellite captures 135+ spectral bands at 5-metre resolution across a 40 km swath, making it the most advanced commercial hyperspectral imaging system deployed.

Pixxel had earlier launched three Firefly satellites in January 2025; now it plans to launch Honeybee satellites using SWIR band technology.

Dhruva Space (Hyderabad-based) launched its first commercial satellite LEAP-01, carrying payloads from Australia’s Akula Tech and Esper Satellites.

LEAP-01 is Dhruva Space’s first hosted payload mission, featuring AI model optimisation technology by Akula Tech for efficient Geospatial AI/ML operations in space.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

YouTube has expanded its “Hype” feature to 39 countries, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India.

Detailed Explanation:

YouTube has expanded its “Hype” feature to 39 countries, including the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India.

The feature, which was launched in 2024, is designed to boost the visibility of smaller creators who have less than 5 lakh subscribers.

Viewers can hype up to 3 videos per week, and these videos earn points to appear on a country-level leaderboard.

Future plans for the feature include leaderboards by categories (e.g., gaming, style), options for fans to share hypes, and a paid hype feature that has already been tested in Brazil and Turkey.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India signed an MoC with Government of Japan on Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement (UNFCCC).

Detailed Explanation:

Demonstrates India’s firm commitment to Climate Action and strengthens Indo-Japan cooperation on Green Energy Focus for a Better Future.

Aims to enhance India–Japan partnership on Climate Change Mitigation through low-carbon technologies approved by the National Designated Agency for Implementation of Article 6 (NDAIAPA).

Forms a key part of India’s long-term low carbon development strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2070.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement India’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza, Gujarat (NH-48).

Choryasi Fee Plaza will be the first barrier-free toll plaza in the country.

Detailed Explanation:

The agreement was signed in the presence of NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav and senior officials of NHAI, IHMCL, and ICICI Bank at NHAI Headquarters, New Delhi.

Choryasi Fee Plaza will be the first barrier-free toll plaza in the country.

A similar agreement has also been signed with ICICI Bank for implementing MLFF at Gharaunda Fee Plaza, Haryana (NH-44).

NHAI plans to roll out MLFF-based tolling at 25 National Highway fee plazas during the current financial year.

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in the men’s 79kg category, lifting a total of 335 kgin Ahmedabad.

He defeated Malaysia’s Muhammad Erry (333 kg) and Nigeria’s Adedapo Adeleke (306 kg).

Detailed Explanation:

At the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships, Ajaya Babu Valluri won gold in the men’s 79kg category, lifting a total of 335 kgin Ahmedabad.

He defeated Malaysia’s Muhammad Erry (333 kg) and Nigeria’s Adedapo Adeleke (306 kg).

With this victory, Ajaya Babu also qualified for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026.

In the women’s 69kg category, Harjinder Kaur secured bronze, lifting 222 kg.

Earlier, Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Mirabai Chanu had opened India’s campaign with a gold in the women’s 48kg category, also qualifying for the Commonwealth Games.

The 30th edition of the championships is being held in Ahmedabad, featuring over 300 lifters from 31 nations.

20) Answer: C

The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed annually on 30 August.

The UN Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (1992) defines enforced disappearance as removing individuals from the protection of the law.

In 2010, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 65/209, designating 30 August as the observance day.

21) Answer: A

National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 every year.

The theme for the National Nutrition Week (celebrated September 1-7) is “Eat Right for a Better Life”

National Nutrition Week was established in 1975 by the members of the American Dietetic Association(ADA), now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

22) Answer: B

Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the country’s first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru. Set up by Renesas Electronics India, these state-of-the-art facilities represent a transformative leap in India’s chip design capabilities, aligning with the nation’s vision of becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission.

23) Answer: A

Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a new book titled “The Emergency Diaries”, commemorating the 50th anniversary of India’s 1975 Emergency.

24) Answer: D

Oman will also launch the ‘Al Majida Companies’ initiative to help high-performing Omani firms expand in domestic and global markets.

A digital service on the Oman Business platform will allow the electronic transfer of commercial registrations, ensuring transparency and reducing bureaucracy.

The updated programme is comparable to the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Golden Visa schemes, positioning Oman competitively in the regional investment landscape.

25) Answer: C

Dhruva Space (Hyderabad-based) launched its first commercial satellite LEAP-01, carrying payloads from Australia’s Akula Tech and Esper Satellites.

LEAP-01 is Dhruva Space’s first hosted payload mission, featuring AI model optimisation technology by Akula Tech for efficient Geospatial AI/ML operations in space.

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