August 2025 Questions and Answers

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Q51
Who was the first recipient of the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace in 2025?
  • A Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
  • B Dr. Vandana Shiva
  • C Professor Adenle of Nigeria
  • D Professor Yuan Longping
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Professor Adenle of Nigeria received the award.
Q52
What was the theme of National Handloom Day 2025 celebrated on 7 August?
  • A Handloom for the Future
  • B Threads of Unity
  • C Weaving Innovation into Tradition
  • D Atmanirbhar Bharat
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Theme: Weaving Innovation into Tradition.
Q53
What is the current repo rate as per the RBI MPC meeting on 6 August 2025?
  • A 5.25%
  • B 5.50%
  • C 5.75%
  • D 6.00%
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Repo rate is 5.50%.
Q54
What is the total tariff rate announced by the U.S. on Indian imports after an additional 25% hike in August 2025?
  • A 25%
  • B 35%
  • C 45%
  • D 50%
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Total tariff rate reached 50%.
Q55
Which area was most affected by the Uttarkashi cloudburst in August 2025?
  • A Yamunotri
  • B Kheer Gadh near Dharali
  • C Kedarnath Valley
  • D Tehri Reservoir
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Kheer Gadh near Dharali was heavily affected.
Q56
Where is Kartavya Bhavan-3, inaugurated by PM Modi in August 2025, located?
  • A Raisina Hill, New Delhi
  • B Rajpath, New Delhi
  • C Kartavya Path, New Delhi
  • D Sansad Marg, New Delhi
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Located at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
Q57
What was the final outcome of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy Test series 2025?
  • A India won 3–2
  • B England won 3–2
  • C India won 2–1
  • D Series drawn 2–2
Answer: Option D
Explanation: The series ended in a 2–2 draw.
Q58
Which two global entities criticized India for importing oil from Russia in August 2025?
  • A NATO and UN
  • B China and Russia
  • C United States and European Union
  • D Australia and Japan
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Criticism came from the United States and European Union.
Q59
India became the world’s ___ largest aviation market in 2024.
  • A 3rd
  • B 5th
  • C 6th
  • D 4th
Answer: Option B
Explanation: India ranked as the 5th largest aviation market.
Q60
Where was India’s first “Make-in-India” Green Hydrogen Plant in the port sector inaugurated?
  • A Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra
  • B Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla
  • C Paradip Port, Odisha
  • D Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Located at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla.
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