Important Current Affairs August 2025
Latest Current Affairs Questions for UPSC/SSC/Banking/Railway/SI/Government Exams
Q. The Himachal Pradesh Assembly recently passed amendments allowing the deferment of elections in newly formed municipal bodies. What is the maximum period for which these elections can now be postponed?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 5 years
Answer
b) 2 years
Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government amended the Municipal Corporation Act and Municipal Act, 1994, allowing postponement of elections in 23 newly formed urban local bodies for up to two years due to inadequate infrastructure and resources.
Q. India has officially submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The proposed host city is:
a) New Delhi
b) Ahmedabad
c) Bengaluru
d) Mumbai
Answer
b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: India’s bid focuses on Ahmedabad as the host city, reflecting the country’s larger ambitions to host the 2036 Olympics.
Q. Which of the following areas was NOT part of the 21 MoUs signed between India and Japan during PM Modi’s Tokyo visit in August 2025?
a) Artificial Intelligence
b) Semiconductor manufacturing
c) Space exploration and lunar missions
d) Technology supply chain partnerships
Answer
c) Space exploration and lunar missions
Explanation: The MoUs signed focused mainly on AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and tech supply chains, but space exploration was not part of this round of agreements.
Q. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert on August 29, 2025, for which of the following cities?
a) Delhi
b) Chennai
c) Mumbai
d) Kolkata
Answer
c) Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad received an Orange Alert for heavy rains, following waterlogging in several areas.
Q. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution governs the conduct of elections to municipalities, relevant to the recent Himachal Pradesh legislative amendments?
a) Article 324
b) Article 243K
c) Article 243Q
d) Article 243U
Answer
d) Article 243U
Explanation: Article 243U deals with the duration and elections to municipalities, stipulating their tenure as 5 years and elections before expiry. Amendments allowing deferment must align with constitutional provisions.
Q. Which group published the State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025 report?
A) United Nations Environment Programme
B) World Bank
C) United Nations Development Programme
D) International Monetary Fund
Answer
B) Since carbon price already accounts for 28% of worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generates over $100 billion in revenue, the World Bank published the State and Trends of Carbon price 2025 report. In order to incentivize emission reductions and account for environmental costs, carbon pricing places a fee on GHG emissions. Emissions Trading Systems (ETS), carbon taxes, and carbon credit markets are among the 80 active carbon pricing tools, up from just five in 2005. In 2024, India implemented ETS regulations for its industrial sector, substituting rate-based targets for emission restrictions.
Q. Who became the first Indian to win a medal at the Asian Surfing Championship (ASC)?
A) Malhotra Karan
B) Budihal Ramesh
C) Patel Varun
D) Verma Aman
Answer
B) Budihal Ramesh
An Indian surfer aged 24 At the Asian Surfing Championship, Ramesh Budihal became the first Indian to earn a medal. With 12.60 points, he took third place; Kanoa Heze of South Korea won gold, and Pajar Ariana of Indonesia took silver.
The 4th ASF Asian Surfing Championships 2025 took place from August 3–12 at Sea Breeze Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Organized by the Asian Surfing Federation in partnership with the Surfing Federation of India and local tourism authorities, the event marked both a competitive spectacle and the final qualification event for surfing at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Over 100 surfers from 20 Asian countries competed across four shortboard categories.
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Q. In which state was the “Chief Minister Sehat Yojana“ recently introduced?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B)Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Bihar
Answer
C) The Chief Minister Sehat Yojana, newly introduced by the Punjab government, aims to improve healthcare facilities for all families in the state. Each family would receive free, cashless care up to ₹10 lakh annually under this program. This project is regarded as a major development in the medical field.
Q. Recently, in which state was the ‘Nari Adalat’ launched?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Sikkim
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer
B) Sikkim, On 10 August 2025, Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang launched the ‘Nari Adalat’ during the inauguration of ‘Aama Samman Diwas’ in Rangpo. This women-led community justice platform empowers local women as mediators to provide informal, accessible, and empathetic justice in rural and semi-urban areas.
Q. When was the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana launched?
a) 15 August 2025
b) 5 August 2025
c) 10 July 2025
d) 1 August 2025
Answer
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) on 15 August 2025. The scheme aims to boost formal employment by providing financial incentives to both first-time employees and employers. Operated by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), the scheme has a budget of ₹99,446 crore and targets the creation of over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Direct Cash Support: Up to ₹15,000 in two instalments. First instalment: After six months of continuous employment. Second instalment: After 12 months, conditional on completing a financial literacy module.
Q. Under the PM-VBRY scheme, how much financial incentive is provided to employees joining the formal sector for the first time?
(A) ₹10,000
(B) ₹12,000
(C) ₹15,000
(D) ₹20,000
Answer
(C) ₹15,000
Explanation: Eligible employees receive ₹15,000 in two instalments – one after 6 months and the second after 12 months, along with a financial literacy module.
Q. Which organization is responsible for implementing the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
(A) NITI Aayog
(B) Ministry of Labour & Employment
(C) Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
(D) Planning Commission
Answer
C) Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
Explanation: EPFO manages the enrolment, incentive distribution, and compliance under this scheme.
Q. Under India’s ‘Act East Policy’, which country received 5 tonnes of black-eyed pea (cowpea) seeds as humanitarian assistance?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Fiji
c) Myanmar
d) Indonesia
Answer
b) Fiji, Explanation: India sent 5 tonnes of black-eyed pea (cowpea) seeds to Fiji under its Act East Policy, which aims to strengthen economic, cultural, and strategic ties with countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Cowpea is a protein-rich pulse crop, and the assistance supports food security in Fiji.
Q. The Income-tax Act, 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 11 August and Rajya Sabha on 12 August. The main objective of this Act is to:
a) Increase corporate tax rates
b) Abolish all income tax
c) Simplify and modernize tax laws
d) Promote GST implementation
Answer:
c) Simplify and modernize tax laws
Explanation: The Income-tax Act, 2025 replaces older provisions to make tax administration simpler, technology-driven, and more transparent. It reduces complexities in compliance and aligns the tax system with digital economy requirements.
Q. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme has been extended till:
a) 31 March 2026
b) 31 March 2028
c) 31 March 2030
d) 31 March 2027
Answer
b) Answer: 31 March 2028
Explanation: PM E-DRIVE (Prime Minister Electric Drive Vehicle Incentive) scheme aims to promote electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in India. The extension, with ₹10,900 crore funding, supports India’s target to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
Q. The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh has a capacity of:
a) 500 MW
b) 700 MW
c) 800 MW
d) 650 MW
Answer: b) 700 MW, The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh has a capacity of 700 MW.
Approved at a cost of ₹8,146.21 crore. Tato-II will generate clean hydropower and support energy needs in the northeast. It also strengthens India’s renewable energy capacity and helps in grid stability.
Q. The Public Bicycle Sharing System launched in Shillong aims to increase non-motorized transport in the city by:
a) 25%
b) 30%
c) 35%
d) 40%
Answer
c) 35%, The Public Bicycle Sharing System launched in Shillong aims to increase non-motorized transport in the city by 35%. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launched the scheme to promote eco-friendly mobility. It includes dedicated pedestrian zones from 4 PM to 9 PM in Khyndailad–Umsohsun areas. Cyclist and fitness icon Milind Soman participated in the promotional ride.
Q. Which organization launched the largest tinkering campaign, connecting 10,000 schools in India?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Atal Innovation Mission
c) National Skill Development Corporation
d) Ministry of Education
Answer
b) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, promotes creativity and problem-solving in students through Atal Tinkering Labs. The nationwide tinkering campaign connects 10,000 schools to foster innovation skills in children.
Q. The Supreme Court recently directed authorities in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad to:
a) Ban street vendors
b) Relocate stray dogs to shelters
c) Plant 1 million trees
d) Install CCTV cameras in public areas
Answer
b) Relocate stray dogs to shelters
Explanation: The SC order aims to ensure public safety and prevent dog-bite incidents while maintaining animal welfare. Stray dogs are to be caught humanely and sent to shelters for care and vaccination.
Q. Which state has announced a ban on single-use plastic in its Secretariat from 15 August 2025, with a target to extend it statewide by July 2026?
a) Kerala
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Gujarat
Answer
b) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The move supports environmental protection by phasing out plastic bags, cups, bottles, and packaging. Starting at the Secretariat sets an example for the rest of the state, aligning with the national goal to reduce plastic pollution.
Q. FASTag’s new annual pass for private vehicles, announced in August 2025, will cost:
A) ₹2,500
B) ₹3,000
C) ₹3,500
D) ₹4,000
Answer
B) ₹3,000
Explanation: Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has made a huge announcement. The minister has announced a FASTag-based yearly pass for which vehicle owners will have to pay INR 3,000. It will start from 15 August.