15 अगस्त 2025 / August 15, 2025
Current Affairs Quiz
"यदि आप महान कार्य नहीं कर सकते तो छोटे-छोटे कार्यों को महान तरीके से करें।"
"If you can't do great things, do small things in a great way."
"If you can't do great things, do small things in a great way."
1Question 1
According to the Hurun Rich List 2025, which is the richest family in India with a net worth of Rs 28 lakh crore?
हुरुन रिच लिस्ट 2025 के अनुसार, 28 लाख करोड़ रुपये की संपत्ति के साथ भारत का सबसे समृद्ध घराना कौन-सा है?
Correct Answer: B. Ambani family / अंबानी परिवार
The Ambani family tops the Hurun Rich List 2025 with a net worth of ₹28 lakh crore, maintaining their position as India's wealthiest family due to their diverse business portfolio in telecommunications, retail, and energy sectors.
2Question 2
In which country 'South Asia's first trackless tram' has been inaugurated?
किस देश में 'दक्षिण एशिया की पहली ट्रैकलेस ट्राम' का उद्घाटन किया गया है?
Correct Answer: B. Pakistan / पाकिस्तान
Pakistan inaugurated South Asia's first trackless tram in Lahore as part of its efforts to modernize public transportation and reduce urban congestion. The system uses advanced optical guidance technology.
3Question 3
Which state has recently declared actress Madhuri Dixit as the 'brand ambassador' of the handloom industry?
हाल ही में किस राज्य ने अभिनेत्री माधुरी दीक्षित को हथकरघा उद्योग का ‘ब्रांड एंबेसडर’ घोषित किया है?
Correct Answer: A. Odisha / ओडिशा
Odisha appointed Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador to promote its rich handloom heritage, especially Sambalpuri and Bomkai sarees, in domestic and international markets.
4Question 4
As per the recently amended OCI rules, how many years of punishment can result in cancellation of registration?
हाल में संशोधित OCI नियमों के अनुसार, कितने साल की सजा होने पर पंजीकरण रद्द हो सकता है?
Correct Answer: B. Two years / दो साल
The amended OCI rules state that registration can be cancelled if the holder is sentenced to imprisonment for two years or more for any offense in India or abroad.
5Question 5
Which award has been given by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the Self-Help Group (SHG) of Dharwad district?
धारवाड़ जिले के स्वयं सहायता समूह (SHG) को संयुक्त राष्ट्र विकास कार्यक्रम (यूएनडीपी) द्वारा कौन-सा पुरस्कार दिया गया है?
Correct Answer: D. Equator Initiative Award / इक्वेटर इनिशिएटिव अवार्ड
The SHG received the Equator Prize 2025 for their outstanding community efforts in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation in the Western Ghats region.
6Question 6
Guwahati International Airport has won the 'International Architecture Award 2025' in which category?
गुवाहाटी के अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे ने किस श्रेणी में ‘अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वास्तुकला पुरस्कार 2025’ जीता है?
Correct Answer: C. Transport Category / परिवहन श्रेणी
The newly renovated Guwahati Airport won in the Transport Category for its innovative design that incorporates traditional Assamese architectural elements with modern functionality.
7Question 7
India's first indigenous photonic radar has been developed by which organisation?
भारत का पहला स्वदेशी फोटोनिक रडार किस संगठन द्वारा विकसित किया गया है?
Correct Answer: B. DRDO
DRDO developed India's first indigenous photonic radar which uses light instead of radio waves, offering higher resolution and resistance to electronic jamming.
8Question 8
To which country has India sent humanitarian aid of five metric tonnes of cowpea seeds under the Act East Policy?
भारत ने एक्ट ईस्ट नीति के तहत किस देश को पाँच मीट्रिक टन लोबिया के बीज की मानवीय सहायता भेजी है?
Correct Answer: A. Fiji / फिजी
India sent cowpea seeds to Fiji to support agricultural recovery after recent cyclones, strengthening ties with Pacific Island nations under the Act East Policy.
9Question 9
Which Independence Day will be celebrated in India on August 15, 2025?
15 अगस्त, 2025 को भारत में कौन-सा स्वतंत्रता दिवस मनाया जाएगा?
Correct Answer: C. 79th / 79वां
Since India gained independence on August 15, 1947, 2025 marks the 79th Independence Day (1947 being the first year of independence).
10Question 10
Recently, who has given instructions to catch and confine stray dogs in the National Capital Region?
हाल ही में किसके द्वारा राष्ट्रीय राजधानी क्षेत्र में आवारा कुत्तों को पकड़कर बाड़ों में बंद करने के लिए निर्देश दिया गया है?
Correct Answer: A. Supreme Court / सर्वोच्च न्यायालय
The Supreme Court directed authorities to confine stray dogs in shelters after several incidents of dog attacks were reported in Delhi-NCR, prioritizing public safety while ensuring humane treatment.
11Question 11
Recently, India has achieved how many gigawatts of solar PV module manufacturing capacity?
हाल ही में भारत ने कितने गीगावाट सौर पीवी मॉड्यूल विनिर्माण क्षमता हासिल की है?
Correct Answer: B. 100 GW / 100 गीगावाट
India achieved 100 GW solar PV module manufacturing capacity in 2025, exceeding its initial targets and becoming a global leader in renewable energy manufacturing.
12Question 12
Which international conference of young Buddhist scholars will be organized by the International Buddhist Confederation on 22 August 2025?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बौद्ध परिसंघ 22 अगस्त 2025 को युवा बौद्ध विद्वानों का कौन-सा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन आयोजित करेगा?
Correct Answer: C. Third / तीसरा
The International Buddhist Confederation will organize the third edition of its Young Buddhist Scholars Conference in Bodh Gaya, focusing on "Buddhism in the Digital Age".
13Question 13
Under the National Mission on Natural Farming, how much incentive per acre per year is being provided for doing natural farming for two years?
राष्ट्रीय प्राकृतिक खेती मिशन के तहत प्राकृतिक खेती करने हेतु दो साल के लिए प्रति एकड़ प्रति वर्ष कितने रूपये का प्रोत्साहन प्रदान किया जा रहा है?
Correct Answer: A. Rs. 4,000 / 4,000 रुपये
Farmers receive ₹4,000 per acre annually for two years to transition to chemical-free natural farming under the National Mission on Natural Farming.
14Question 14
Which period has been declared by UNESCO as 'International Indigenous Language Decade' for the preservation of indigenous languages?
यूनेस्को ने स्वदेशी भाषाओं के संरक्षण हेतु किस अवधि को ‘अंतर्राष्ट्रीय स्वदेशी भाषा दशक’ घोषित किया है?
Correct Answer: C. 2022-2032
UNESCO declared 2022-2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages to protect and revitalize endangered languages globally.
15Question 15
Recently, which state government has banned the use of the word 'Harijan' in official communication?
हाल ही में किस राज्य सरकार ने आधिकारिक संचार में 'हरिजन' शब्द के प्रयोग पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया है?
Correct Answer: D. Odisha / ओडिशा
Odisha banned the term 'Harijan' in official communications, directing the use of 'Scheduled Castes' instead, following demands from Dalit communities who consider the term patronizing.
16Question 16
Where is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) located?
भाभा परमाणु अनुसंधान केन्द्र (BARC) कहाँ स्थित है?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai / मुम्बई में
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is India's premier nuclear research facility located in Trombay, Mumbai. It was established by Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha in 1954.
17Question 17
When was the Calcutta High Court, one of the oldest High Courts of India, established?
भारत के प्राचीनतम उच्च न्यायालयों में से एक कलकत्ता उच्च न्यायालय की स्थापना कब हुई थी?
Correct Answer: A. July, 1862
The Calcutta High Court was established on July 1, 1862, under the High Courts Act of 1861, making it the first high court in India.
18Question 18
Red phosphorus is used in the manufacture of?
लाल फॉस्फोरस का उपयोग किसके निर्माण में किया जाता है?
Correct Answer: D. Matches and Fireworks / माचिस और आतिशबाजी
Red phosphorus is used on the striking surface of matchboxes and in fireworks as it is less reactive and safer than white phosphorus.
19Question 19
Which of the following statements is correct about mercury (Hg)?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन पारे (Hg) के बारे में सही है?
Correct Answer: D. Mercury is used to make thermometers and it is in liquid form at normal temperature.
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature (melting point -38.83°C), making it ideal for thermometers. Its atomic number is 80, and it's in the d-block.
20Question 20
Which of the following is the correct match between an organisation and its founder(s)?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा संगठन और उसके संस्थापक/संस्थापकों का सुमेल सही है?
Correct Answer: A. Dev Samaj: Satyanand Agnihotri / देव समाज: सत्यानंद अग्निहोत्री
Dev Samaj was founded in 1887 by Satyanand Agnihotri in Lahore. The Swaraj Party was founded by Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das, Harijan Sangh by Mahatma Gandhi, and Azad Hind Conference by Subhas Chandra Bose.
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