August 2025 Questions and Answers

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Q41
India banned jute imports from Bangladesh via land routes in August 2025. Which port is now the only entry point?
  • A Haldia Port
  • B Paradip Port
  • C Kolkata Port
  • D Nhava Sheva Seaport
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Nhava Sheva Seaport is the sole entry point.
Q42
Namrata Batra reached the final in which sport at the 2025 World Games?
  • A Boxing
  • B Wrestling
  • C Wushu
  • D Judo
Answer: Option C
Explanation: She competed in Wushu.
Q43
At which event will Australia formally recognize the State of Palestine in 2025?
  • A G20 Summit
  • B 80th UN General Assembly
  • C Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
  • D ASEAN Summit
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Recognition at the 80th UN General Assembly.
Q44
The Merchant Shipping Bill 2024, passed in August 2025, replaces which Act?
  • A Merchant Navy Act 1962
  • B Indian Shipping Act 1947
  • C Merchant Shipping Act 1958
  • D Marine Transport Act 1970
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Replaces Merchant Shipping Act 1958.
Q45
On which day is World Sanskrit Day (Vishva Samskrita Dinam) celebrated?
  • A Ashadha Purnima
  • B Shravana Purnima
  • C Kartika Purnima
  • D Chaitra Purnima
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Celebrated on Shravana Purnima.
Q46
The first freight train reached Kashmir Valley on 9 August 2025 under which project?
  • A Konkan Railway Project
  • B Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)
  • C Himalayan Freight Corridor
  • D Northern Railway Expansion Project
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Part of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL).
Q47
What discount will passengers receive under the new Railways round-trip package scheme launched in August 2025?
  • A 10%
  • B 15%
  • C 20%
  • D 25%
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Passengers get a 20% discount.
Q48
Where did U.S. President Donald Trump meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on 15 August 2025?
  • A Washington D.C.
  • B New York
  • C Alaska
  • D Moscow
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The meeting took place in Alaska.
Q49
What is the name of India’s new indigenously developed hypersonic missile successfully test-fired in August 2025?
  • A Vajra
  • B Rudrastra
  • C Garuda
  • D Agnivega
Answer: Option B
Explanation: The missile is named Rudrastra.
Q50
What is the scheduled polling date for the Vice-Presidential Election 2025, if required?
  • A August 25, 2025
  • B August 30, 2025
  • C September 9, 2025
  • D September 5, 2025
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The election is scheduled for 9 September 2025.
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