Current Affairs Quiz - 08 August 2025

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Current Affairs Quiz - 08 August 2025

1. Which country has recently become the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

A. Ukraine
B. Canada
C. Moldova
D. China
Answer: C. Moldova
Moldova recently joined the International Solar Alliance as its 107th member, strengthening global cooperation in solar energy adoption.

2. The world's rarest blood group 'CRIB' has been discovered in a woman of which city in India?

A. Bengaluru
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. New Delhi
Answer: A. Bengaluru
The extremely rare 'CRIB' blood group was identified in a woman from Bengaluru during routine blood tests, marking a significant medical discovery.

3. Which is the first state in India where sign language experts have been appointed to provide justice to disabled children?

A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Punjab
Punjab became the first Indian state to appoint sign language experts in courts to ensure proper communication and justice for hearing-impaired children.

4. Recently, the largest Asian tortoise species has been reintroduced in the community reserve of which state?

A. Manipur
B. Mizoram
C. Assam
D. Nagaland
Answer: D. Nagaland
The Asian giant tortoise, the largest tortoise species in Asia, has been successfully reintroduced in Nagaland's community reserve as part of conservation efforts.

5. According to government data, the railway budget for the Northeast region has been increased by approximately how many times since 2009-14?

A. 2 times
B. 4 times
C. 5 times
D. 8 times
Answer: C. 5 times
The railway budget allocation for Northeast India has seen a five-fold increase since 2009-14, reflecting the government's focus on infrastructure development in the region.

6. India has nominated an ancient Buddhist site located at which place for UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2025-26?

A. Bodh Gaya
B. Sarnath
C. Kushinagar
D. Lumbini
Answer: B. Sarnath
India has nominated Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, for UNESCO World Heritage status to preserve and promote this important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

7. Which country has recently won a double gold medal in the year 2025 Pan American Hockey Cup?

A. Chile
B. Peru
C. Brazil
D. Argentina
Answer: D. Argentina
Argentina dominated the 2025 Pan American Hockey Cup, winning gold in both men's and women's categories, continuing their hockey supremacy in the Americas.

8. Who has been chosen by the Australian government as the brand ambassador in India for its new tourism campaign "Come and Say G'day"?

A. Anushka Sharma
B. Sara Tendulkar
C. Deepika Padukone
D. Priyanka Chopra
Answer: B. Sara Tendulkar
Sara Tendulkar, popular among Indian youth, was selected to promote Australian tourism in India through the "Come and Say G'day" campaign targeting young travelers.

9. Recently, 12 new projects of how many kilometers in length have been approved to boost rail infrastructure in the Northeast region?

A. 666 kilometers
B. 777 kilometers
C. 888 kilometers
D. 999 kilometers
Answer: B. 777 kilometers
The government approved 12 new railway projects totaling 777 kilometers in Northeast India to improve connectivity and boost economic development in the region.

10. Recently, a round table conference of young leaders has been organized under whose chairmanship?

A. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
B. Home Minister Amit Shah
C. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
D. None of these
Answer: C. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, chaired the round table conference of young leaders to discuss youth participation in nation-building.

11. On which date is Quit India Movement Day celebrated every year to honor the courage of freedom fighters?

A. 07 August
B. 08 August
C. 09 August
D. 10 August
Answer: C. 09 August
Quit India Movement Day is observed on 9th August annually to commemorate the launch of the movement in 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi, demanding an end to British rule.

12. In the last 10 years, ___ crore tap connections and 1.50 crore sewer connections have been provided under AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0 missions.

A. 1.03 crore
B. 2.03 crore
C. 3.03 crore
D. 4.03 crore
Answer: B. 2.03 crore
The AMRUT missions have successfully provided 2.03 crore tap connections and 1.50 crore sewer connections over the past decade, improving urban water supply and sanitation.

13. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) financial inclusion index has increased to what in 2025?

A. 60
B. 63
C. 65
D. 67
Answer: D. 67
RBI's financial inclusion index reached 67 in 2025, reflecting significant progress in banking penetration, credit availability and digital payments across India.

14. The number of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has increased to approximately what by August 4, 2025?

A. 45.98 crores
B. 50.98 crores
C. 55.98 crores
D. 65.98 crores
Answer: C. 55.98 crores
PM Jan Dhan Yojana has reached 55.98 crore beneficiaries by August 2025, providing banking access to previously unbanked populations across India.

15. Recently, US President Donald Trump has increased the US tariff on Indian imports to what percentage?

A. 25%
B. 35%
C. 50%
D. 75%
Answer: C. 50%
President Trump raised tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, citing trade imbalances and protection of US industries, affecting several Indian export sectors.

16. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Battle of Buxar – Clive against Mir Jafar
B. Battle of Wandiwash – East India Company against French
C. Battle of Chillianwala – Marathas against Dalhousie
D. Battle of Khurda – East India Company against Nizam
Answer: B. Battle of Wandiwash – East India Company against French
The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was a decisive British victory over the French in South India during the Seven Years' War, ending French colonial ambitions in India.

17. Where on earth is there a maximum possibility of deserts?

A. Near 0° latitude
B. Near 23° latitude
C. Near 50° latitude
D. Near 70° latitude
Answer: B. Near 23° latitude
Most deserts are located near 23° latitude (Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn) due to persistent high pressure zones that create dry conditions in these subtropical regions.

18. Which of the following is the smallest bone in the human body?

A. Stapes
B. Femur
C. Scapula
D. Humerus
Answer: A. Stapes
The stapes in the middle ear is the smallest bone (about 3mm long), which vibrates to transmit sound waves to the inner ear.

19. Which of the following gases is called "clean gas"?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Methane
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen
Answer: C. Hydrogen
Hydrogen is called "clean gas" because its combustion produces only water vapor, making it a zero-emission energy source when produced renewably.

20. What is the objective of PM Kusum Yojana?

A. To reduce farmers' dependence on monsoon for irrigation
B. To reduce farmers' dependence on moneylenders for loans
C. To promote flower cultivation in India
D. To eliminate diesel expenses of farmers and connect pump sets to solar energy
Answer: D. To eliminate diesel expenses of farmers and connect pump sets to solar energy
PM Kusum (Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan) aims to replace diesel-powered agricultural pumps with solar-powered ones, reducing farmers' energy costs and promoting renewable energy.

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