Current Affairs Quiz — 17 August 2025
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What is the length of the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 17 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 10.1 km
The 10.1 km long Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway was developed at a cost of around ₹5,360 crore; the 19 km Haryana section was inaugurated earlier.
The UER-II stretch inaugurated on 17 August 2025 runs between which two points, along with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat?
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Correct answer: C — Alipur and Dichaon Kalan
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Alipur to Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II along with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, built at around ₹5,580 crore.
The Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway provides multi-modal connectivity to which convention centre?
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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi
The section provides multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, the DMRC Blue and Orange lines, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station and the Dwarka cluster bus depot.
Consider the following statements about the highway projects inaugurated in Delhi on 17 August 2025: 1. The 19-km Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway had been inaugurated in March 2024. 2. The Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway cost more than the UER-II stretch inaugurated the same day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the 19 km Haryana section was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in March 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway cost around ₹5,360 crore, while the UER-II stretch with its links cost around ₹5,580 crore.
Which State recorded the highest disposal rate of consumer cases in July 2025, at 277%?
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Correct answer: D — Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu recorded 277%, followed by Rajasthan at 214% and Telangana at 158%; the NCDRC itself achieved 122%.
e-Jagriti, the unified consumer grievance redressal platform, was launched on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 1 January 2025
The Department of Consumer Affairs launched e-Jagriti on 1 January 2025 as a next-generation unified digital platform for consumer grievance redressal.
Consider the following statements about consumer case disposal and e-Jagriti as reported in August 2025: 1. A disposal rate above 100% means more cases were resolved than were filed in the period. 2. e-Jagriti has been made operational only at the NCDRC so far, not in State commissions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: a disposal rate of over 100% indicates that the number of cases resolved exceeded the number filed. Statement 2 is incorrect: e-Jagriti is operational at the NCDRC and across all 36 States and Union Territories.
C.P. Radhakrishnan, named the NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate on 17 August 2025, was serving as the Governor of which State at the time?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
Amit Shah congratulated Governor of Maharashtra C.P. Radhakrishnan on being nominated as the NDA's candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
Which body's decision did Amit Shah credit for the nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan as the NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate?
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Correct answer: A — The party Parliamentary Board
Amit Shah expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all members of the party Parliamentary Board for this decision.
The special edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held on 17 August 2025 across 5,000 locations was organised in partnership with which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — National Cadet Corps
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised a special edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in partnership with the National Cadet Corps across 5,000 locations nationwide.