Current Affairs Quiz: 5 August 2025

Current Affairs Quiz - 5 August 2025

Current Affairs Quiz: 5 August 2025

Test your knowledge of recent events with this 20-question quiz covering important current affairs from India and around the world.

1. Recently, which railway station has been declared as the 'first private railway station' of Northeast Railway?
A. Gomtinagar Railway Station
B. Ghaziabad Railway Station
C. Kanpur Railway Station
D. Gorakhpur Railway Station
Answer: A. Gomtinagar Railway Station
Gomtinagar Railway Station in Lucknow has been declared as the first private railway station of Northeast Railway under the Indian Railways' station redevelopment program.
2. In which country was the 15th meeting of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands held?
A. Malaysia
B. Indonesia
C. Zimbabwe
D. South Africa
Answer: C. Zimbabwe
The 15th meeting of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) was held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, focusing on wetland conservation and sustainable use.
3. At present, the number of beneficiaries of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi has increased to how many crores?
A. 5.5 crores
B. 7.7 crores
C. 8.0 crores
D. 9.7 crores
Answer: D. 9.7 crores
As of August 2025, the PM-Kisan scheme has reached 9.7 crore farmer beneficiaries, providing direct income support of ₹6,000 per year in three installments.
4. Recently, the National Defence and Security Council of which country has formed a new federal government and State Security and Peace Commission?
A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Maldives
D. Myanmar
Answer: D. Myanmar
Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council formed these new bodies as part of its political transition process following years of military rule.
5. In August 2025, Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed as the __ Vice Chief of the Navy.
A. 46th
B. 47th
C. 48th
D. 49th
Answer: B. 47th
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan took over as the 47th Vice Chief of the Indian Navy on 1 August 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi.
6. Which country has been declared the most food-insecure country in the world in the year 2024-2025?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Nigeria
D. Afghanistan
Answer: D. Afghanistan
Afghanistan was declared the most food-insecure country by the Global Hunger Index 2025, with over 60% of its population facing acute food shortages due to ongoing conflicts and climate challenges.
7. Where was the 'Meghalaya Pineapple Festival' organized recently?
A. New Delhi
B. Shillong
C. Bhopal
D. Mumbai
Answer: A. New Delhi
The Meghalaya Pineapple Festival was organized in New Delhi to promote the state's GI-tagged Queen variety pineapples in national markets and attract agri-business investments.
8. Which state has recently implemented a fee for groundwater extraction?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Telangana
Answer: B. Karnataka
Karnataka implemented groundwater extraction fees for industries and commercial establishments to regulate over-exploitation, with charges ranging from ₹2-10 per cubic meter based on usage.
9. Recently, which state has announced to make cloth and bioplastic from cow dung?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh announced plans to establish cow dung-based industries producing textiles and bioplastics, as part of its 'Gau Se Arogya' initiative to promote alternative uses of cow products.
10. Technology-enabled system Kavach 4.0 is an automatic train protection system launched by which organization?
A. DRDO
B. BHEL
C. RDSO
D. BRO
Answer: C. RDSO
Kavach 4.0 was developed by Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), featuring enhanced AI capabilities and compatibility with various train types for better collision prevention.
11. From which city was the 20th installment of PM-Kisan Yojana released by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August 2, 2025?
A. Delhi
B. Varanasi
C. Kanpur
D. Ayodhya
Answer: B. Varanasi
PM Modi released the 20th installment from his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, marking the distribution of over ₹2.16 lakh crore to farmers since the scheme's inception.
12. According to World Bank data, exports have contributed how much percent to India's GDP in the year 2024?
A. 11.2%
B. 15.2%
C. 21.2%
D. 25.2%
Answer: C. 21.2%
India's exports contributed 21.2% to GDP in 2024, showing significant growth from 18.7% in 2021, driven by pharmaceuticals, electronics, and engineering goods sectors.
13. On which date is 'International Traffic Light Day' celebrated every year?
A. 05 August
B. 06 August
C. 07 August
D. 08 August
Answer: A. 05 August
International Traffic Light Day is observed on August 5 commemorating the installation of the first electric traffic light system in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1914.
14. At present, approximately how many cooperative societies are working in India?
A. 4.25 lakh
B. 6.10 lakh
C. 8.44 lakh
D. 10.50 lakh
Answer: C. 8.44 lakh
India has approximately 8.44 lakh cooperative societies as per Ministry of Cooperation data, covering agriculture, credit, housing, and other sectors with over 29 crore members.
15. In which year India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to reach $7.3 trillion?
A. Year 2027
B. Year 2029
C. Year 2030
D. Year 2032
Answer: C. Year 2030
S&P Global Market Intelligence projects India's GDP to reach $7.3 trillion by 2030 at current growth rates, making it the world's third-largest economy after US and China.
16. Which of the following banks and its headquarters is not correctly matched?
A. Indian Bank- Chennai
B. ICICI Bank- Mumbai
C. Union Bank of India- Hyderabad
D. State Bank of India- Mumbai
Answer: C. Union Bank of India- Hyderabad
Union Bank of India's headquarters is in Mumbai, not Hyderabad. The bank merged with Andhra Bank in 2020 but retained Mumbai as its headquarters.
17. Which of the following names is not related to the revolt of the year 1857?
A. Mangal Pandey
B. Rani Lakshmibai
C. Tatya Tope
D. Khudiram Bose
Answer: D. Khudiram Bose
Khudiram Bose was a revolutionary active in the early 1900s (executed in 1908), while the others participated in the 1857 rebellion against British rule.
18. Who among the following is the proponent of practical Vedanta?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Dayanand Saraswati
C. Raja Rammohan Roy
D. Swami Vivekananda
Answer: D. Swami Vivekananda
Swami Vivekananda promoted Practical Vedanta, emphasizing the application of Vedantic principles in daily life and social service rather than just philosophical contemplation.
19. Which pigment is present in human red blood cells?
A. Chlorophyll
B. Melanin
C. Haemoglobin
D. Carotene
Answer: C. Haemoglobin
Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in red blood cells that gives blood its red color and enables oxygen transport throughout the body.
20. The first tribal leader to be influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and his ideas was:
A. Aluri Sitarama Raju
B. Jodanang
C. Jhabkar Bapa
D. Birsa Munda
Answer: B. Jodanang
Jadonang (1905-1931), a Naga spiritual leader, was the first tribal figure to adopt Gandhian methods of non-violent resistance against British rule in Northeast India.

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