Current Affairs Quiz — 02 August 2025
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Which instalment of PM-KISAN did Prime Minister Narendra Modi release from Varanasi on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
The Prime Minister released the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN, transferring more than ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers.
Approximately how much money was transferred to farmers with the PM-KISAN instalment released on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — More than ₹20,500 crore
More than ₹20,500 crore was transferred to over 9.7 crore farmers with the 20th instalment.
From which city did the Prime Minister release the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
The 20th instalment was released by the Prime Minister in Varanasi, where he also launched development works worth about ₹2,200 crore.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN, as reported in August 2025: 1. The scheme was launched on 24 February 2019. 2. Over ₹3,77,000 crore has so far been transferred directly to farmers' accounts under the scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PM-KISAN was launched on 24 February 2019, and the Agriculture Minister said over ₹3,77,000 crore has been transferred directly to farmers so far.
At which place in Andhra Pradesh did Nitin Gadkari launch 29 National Highway projects worth over ₹5,233 crore on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mangalagiri
The 29 National Highway projects covering 272 km were inaugurated and their foundation stones laid at Mangalagiri.
Consider the following statements about Nitin Gadkari's Andhra Pradesh event of 2 August 2025: 1. The 29 projects cover 272 km with an investment of over ₹5,233 crore. 2. Gadkari said India's logistics costs have come down from 16% to 10%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The 29 projects cover 272 km with over ₹5,233 crore of investment, and Gadkari said logistics costs have fallen from 16% to 10%, projected to reach 9% by December 2025.
National Waterway-57, operationalised with a maiden cement cargo in Assam on 2 August 2025, is on which river?
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Correct answer: D — Kopili
NW-57 is on the Kopili river; the maiden cargo ran from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari.
Consider the following statements about the operationalisation of NW-57 in August 2025: 1. The maiden cargo of 300 MT of cement moved from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari. 2. With it, more than 1,168 km of National Waterways in Assam have become operational. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. MV VV Giri carried 300 MT of cement from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari, and Sonowal said more than 1,168 km of National Waterways in Assam are now operational.
According to the Health Ministry at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (August 2025), how many organ transplants did India perform in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Over 18,900
India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever recorded in a single year.
Consider the following statements made at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (August 2025): 1. India ranks second globally in the total number of organ transplants. 2. More than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based NOTTO online pledge website was launched in 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: India ranks third globally, behind the United States and China. Statement 2 is correct: more than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based pledge website was launched in 2023.
Which body organised the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day in New Delhi on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), under the Directorate General of Health Services.
How many medical camps are being conducted across Tamil Nadu under the 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' scheme launched in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,256
The Chief Minister said 1,256 camps are being conducted under the programme across all 38 districts.
Consider the following statements about Tamil Nadu's 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' scheme (August 2025): 1. It was launched at Santhome, Chennai, with camps across all 38 districts. 2. Priority is given to urban areas with large private hospitals. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the scheme was launched at Santhome, Chennai, with camps inaugurated across all 38 districts. Statement 2 is incorrect: priority is given to rural areas, places with fewer specialised medical facilities and areas with a higher Scheduled Caste population.
The 'Matri Van' urban forest launched in Gurugram's Aravalli area in August 2025 is spread over how much area?
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Correct answer: B — 750 acres
Matri Van is a theme-based urban forest to be developed over 750 acres in the Aravalli hill area.
The 'Matri Van' initiative launched in Gurugram in August 2025 falls under which Government of India programme?
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Correct answer: D — Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Matri Van was launched under the Government of India's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam programme, as part of Van Mahotsav 2025.
After the Election Commission's decision of 2 August 2025, what is the annual remuneration of a Booth Level Officer (BLO)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹12,000
The Commission doubled the annual remuneration of BLOs from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000.
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission's remuneration decision of August 2025: 1. Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers were given an honorarium for the first time. 2. The previous revision of BLO remuneration was done in 2019. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: honorariums of ₹30,000 for EROs and ₹25,000 for AEROs were provided for the first time. Statement 2 is incorrect: the last such revision was done in 2015.
What honorarium did the Election Commission provide for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹30,000
EROs were given an honorarium of ₹30,000, and AEROs ₹25,000, for the first time.
Pingali Venkayya, to whom the Prime Minister paid tribute on his birth anniversary on 2 August, is remembered for which of the following?
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Correct answer: C — His role in giving India the Tricolour
His role in giving India the Tricolour: the Prime Minister recalled this while urging citizens to join the Har Ghar Tiranga movement.
The definitive list of Category A 'Ayurveda Aahara' products released by FSSAI in August 2025 follows regulations introduced in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2022
The list follows the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations introduced in 2022.