Current Affairs Quiz - 10 August 2025

Current Affairs Quiz - 10 August 2025

Current Affairs Quiz - 10 August 2025

Test your knowledge of recent current affairs with this 20-question quiz. Each question has four options with one correct answer. Use the buttons to check answers and explanations.

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' program has earned how many crore rupees of revenue since its inception?
A. 24 crores
B. 34 crores
C. 44 crores
D. 54 crores
Answer: B. 34 crores
Explanation: The 'Mann Ki Baat' program, which started in 2014, has generated significant revenue through various platforms while serving as a direct communication channel between the PM and citizens.
2. UNEP chief has urged countries to reach an agreement to eliminate which waste in August 2025?
A. Plastic
B. Space
C. Electronic
D. Nuclear
Answer: A. Plastic
Explanation: The United Nations Environment Programme has been pushing for a global agreement to eliminate plastic pollution, which has become a major environmental concern worldwide.
3. Whose books have been declared confiscated by the Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir for "preaching false narratives and separatism"?
A. Sumantra Bose
B. Arundhati Roy
C. Ayesha Jalal
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir administration took this action citing concerns about content that could potentially promote separatist ideologies in the region.
4. In July 2025, Aadhaar face authentication has recorded an all-time high with how many crore transactions?
A. 19.36 crore
B. 29.36 crore
C. 39.36 crore
D. 49.36 crore
Answer: A. 19.36 crore
Explanation: The record number of face authentication transactions demonstrates the growing adoption of this biometric verification method in India's digital infrastructure.
5. What percentage of the world's handwoven clothes does India produce?
A. 75%
B. 85%
C. 95%
D. 100%
Answer: C. 95%
Explanation: India maintains its dominant position in handwoven textile production, preserving traditional crafts while meeting global demand for authentic handloom products.
6. According to RBI, what is the percentage of CPI inflation expected in FY 2026?
A. 2.1%
B. 3.1%
C. 4.1%
D. 5.1%
Answer: B. 3.1%
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India's projection indicates stable inflation within its target range, suggesting effective monetary policy management.
7. Which country is currently the 'largest producer of coarse grains' in the world with 38% of global production?
A. India
B. China
C. America
D. South Africa
Answer: A. India
Explanation: India's focus on millet production and promotion as nutritious alternatives has contributed to this leading position in coarse grains production.
8. Currently the process of formation of which Indian Press Council has been started?
A. 14th
B. 15th
C. 16th
D. 17th
Answer: B. 15th
Explanation: The Press Council of India, a statutory body, undergoes periodic reconstitution to ensure representation of the press and maintain media standards.
9. According to a recently published report, what is the percentage of net NPA in the Indian banking system?
A. 0.4-0.5%
B. 0.5-0.6%
C. 0.6-0.7%
D. 0.7-0.8%
Answer: B. 0.5-0.6%
Explanation: The low net NPA percentage reflects improved asset quality in Indian banks following various reforms and recovery measures implemented in recent years.
10. How many crores of rupees have been invested under the 'Smart City Mission' in the last 10 years?
A. 1.00 lakh crore
B. 1.14 lakh crore
C. 1.64 lakh crore
D. 2.64 lakh crore
Answer: C. 1.64 lakh crore
Explanation: The substantial investment in the Smart City Mission demonstrates the government's commitment to urban infrastructure development and technological integration in city management.
11. Recently, the government has approved an additional outlay of how many crores for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana?
A. ₹1,920 crore
B. ₹5,500 crore
C. ₹6,520 crore
D. ₹7,550 crore
Answer: A. ₹1,920 crore
Explanation: The additional funding aims to boost food processing infrastructure, reduce wastage, and increase farmers' income through value addition.
12. In which of the following countries will the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit be held?
A. China
B. Thailand
C. Japan
D. America
Answer: A. China
Explanation: As the founding member and host for this anniversary summit, China will showcase the organization's achievements and discuss future cooperation areas.
13. ___ has become the first state to empanel sign language experts under the juvenile law.
A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Gujarat
Answer: C. Punjab
Explanation: Punjab's initiative ensures better access to justice for hearing-impaired juveniles, setting a precedent for inclusive legal processes.
14. Which of the following states has produced the highest amount of millets in the year 2024-25?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C. Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan's arid climate and government promotion of millet cultivation have made it India's leading millet-producing state.
15. The budget of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has increased from Rs 4,497 crore in 2014-15 to how many crore rupees in 2024-25?
A. 10,000 crore
B. 13,000 crore
C. 16,000 crore
D. 19,000 crore
Answer: B. 13,000 crore
Explanation: The nearly three-fold increase reflects greater focus on tribal welfare, education, and development initiatives across India.
16. Which of the following important events occurred immediately before the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
A. Non-cooperation movement
B. Passing of the Rowlatt Act
C. Communal Award
D. Arrival of the Simon Commission
Answer: B. Passing of the Rowlatt Act
Explanation: The repressive Rowlatt Act (March 1919) that authorized detention without trial led to widespread protests, culminating in the Jallianwala Bagh gathering (April 1919).
17. Among the Peshwa rulers, during whose reign did the empire expand the most?
A. Madhav Rao I
B. Narayan Rao
C. Balaji Bajirao
D. Bajirao II
Answer: C. Balaji Bajirao
Explanation: Balaji Bajirao (1740-1761), also known as Nana Saheb, presided over the Maratha Empire's greatest territorial expansion, reaching its zenith.
18. Which of the following gases is called "clean gas"?
A. Carbon monoxide
B. Methane
C. Hydrogen
D. Nitrogen
Answer: C. Hydrogen
Explanation: Hydrogen is considered clean because its combustion produces only water vapor, making it an environmentally friendly energy source.
19. Which of the following is not included in the eight core sectors in India?
A. Coal
B. Electricity
C. Cement
D. Food processing
Answer: D. Food processing
Explanation: India's eight core sectors are: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity.
20. Which of the following vitamins is produced in the body from sunlight?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin C
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin K
Answer: C. Vitamin D
Explanation: The body synthesizes Vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight (UVB rays), crucial for calcium absorption and bone health.

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