Current Affairs Quiz — 23 August 2025
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With effect from which date did the Department of Posts temporarily suspend booking of most postal articles to the USA, as announced on 23 August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 25 August 2025
The Department of Posts decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles destined for the USA with effect from 25 August 2025, except letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100.
Under US Executive Order No. 14324, the duty-free de minimis exemption was to be withdrawn from 29 August 2025 for goods valued up to:
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Correct answer: D — USD 800
Under Executive Order No. 14324 of 30 July 2025, the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods valued up to USD 800 was to be withdrawn with effect from 29 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about India Post's suspension of postal bookings to the USA (August 2025): 1. Letters/documents and gift items up to USD 100 in value were exempted from the suspension. 2. The suspension followed US-bound air carriers expressing inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Letters/documents and gifts up to USD 100 continued to be accepted, and US-bound air carriers had expressed inability to accept postal consignments after 25 August, citing lack of operational and technical readiness.
The US Executive Order of 30 July 2025 cited by India's Department of Posts for withdrawing the de minimis exemption is numbered:
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Correct answer: B — 14324
The Department of Posts took note of Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the US Administration on 30 July 2025, which withdraws the de minimis exemption from 29 August 2025.
DRDO conducted the maiden flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) on 23 August 2025 off the coast of which state?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
DRDO conducted the maiden flight-tests of IADWS off the coast of Odisha at around 1230 hrs on 23 August 2025.
Which of the following is NOT a component of DRDO's Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) tested in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Akash-NG missile
IADWS comprises QRSAM, VSHORADS missiles and a high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapon (DEW); Akash-NG is not listed as a component.
Which DRDO laboratory is the nodal laboratory of the IADWS programme and developed its Centralised Command and Control Centre?
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Correct answer: C — Defence Research & Development Laboratory
The Centralised Command and Control Centre was developed by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), the nodal laboratory of the programme; RCI developed VSHORADS and CHESS the DEW.
Consider the following statements about the IADWS flight-tests of 23 August 2025: 1. VSHORADS was developed by the Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences, and the laser DEW by Research Centre Imarat. 2. Two high-speed fixed-wing UAV targets and a multi-copter drone were engaged simultaneously and destroyed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: VSHORADS was developed by Research Centre Imarat and the DEW by the Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences. Statement 2 is correct: three targets — two high-speed fixed-wing UAVs and a multi-copter drone — were simultaneously engaged and destroyed.
What was the theme of National Space Day 2025, as stated by PM Narendra Modi?
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Correct answer: C — From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan
PM Modi said this year's theme, 'From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan', reflects both the confidence of India's past and the resolve for its future.
Where was the main National Space Day 2025 programme, addressed by Dr Jitendra Singh, held?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the National Space Day programme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
On National Space Day 2025, Dr Jitendra Singh said an Indian will announce 'Viksit Bharat 2047' from the surface of the Moon in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2040
Dr Jitendra Singh said an Indian will announce 'Viksit Bharat 2047' from the surface of the Moon in 2040.
With reference to National Space Day 2025, consider the following statements: 1. India was hosting the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, with nearly 300 participants from over 60 countries. 2. The second edition of the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon drew participation from over 61,000 students. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PM Modi noted that India was hosting the IOAA with nearly 300 young participants from over sixty countries, and the second edition of the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon drew over 61,000 students in 8,744 teams.
As per the timeline outlined by Dr Jitendra Singh on National Space Day 2025, consider the following statements: 1. India will attempt its first human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan mission in 2027. 2. The proposed Bharat Antariksh Station is to be established by 2040. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: India will attempt its first human spaceflight under Gaganyaan in 2027. Statement 2 is incorrect: the proposed Bharat Antariksh Station is to be established by 2035; 2040 is the year mentioned for an Indian on the Moon.
The 11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations, which concluded on 23 August 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi
The 11th round of India–Australia CECA negotiations was held in New Delhi from 18 to 23 August 2025.
In the context of India–Australia trade talks, what does 'CECA' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement
CECA stands for the India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, whose 11th negotiating round concluded in New Delhi on 23 August 2025.
Which club won the 134th Durand Cup on 23 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United FC won the 134th Durand Cup, beating Diamond Harbour FC 6–1 in the final to retain the title.
NorthEast United FC defeated which debutant club 6–1 in the Durand Cup 2025 final?
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Correct answer: B — Diamond Harbour FC
NorthEast United FC thrashed debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6–1 in the final of the 134th Durand Cup.
The final of the 134th Durand Cup (23 August 2025) was played at which venue?
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Correct answer: D — Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
The final was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
The NAMASTE scheme for sanitation workers stands for:
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Correct answer: A — National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
NAMASTE is the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem scheme, aimed at the dignity, safety and socio-economic empowerment of sanitation workers.
As per the Social Justice Minister (August 2025), how many sewer and septic tank workers had been profiled under the NAMASTE scheme?
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Correct answer: A — 85,819
Dr Virendra Kumar said 85,819 sewer and septic tank workers had been profiled; 76,736 had received PPE kits and 60,586 Ayushman cards.
Konkan Railway's Ro-Ro train service for private cars, started on 23 August 2025, runs between Kolad in Maharashtra and which station in Goa?
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Correct answer: A — Verna
Konkan Railway started the Ro-Ro car train service between Kolad in Maharashtra and Verna in Goa on 23 August 2025.
What is the charge per car for transport from Kolad to Verna on Konkan Railway's Ro-Ro car service launched in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹7,875
Motorists pay ₹7,875 per car from Kolad to Verna and ₹5,460 from Kolad to Nandgaon.
In August 2025, the Centre announced a pilot project including the 'one fish one paddy' initiative and biofloc farming to revive diversified fish farming in which region?
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Correct answer: D — Kuttanad, Kerala
MoS George Kurian announced the pilot project to revive diversified fish farming in the Kuttanad region of Kerala, including integrated, cage, 'one fish one paddy' and biofloc farming.
In August 2025, the CCPA fined VLCC Limited for misleading ads on CoolSculpting. According to the CCPA, the procedure is approved only for localised fat reduction in individuals with a BMI of:
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Correct answer: B — 30 or less
The CCPA noted that CoolSculpting is approved only for localised fat reduction in specific body areas and only for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less.
What penalty did the Central Consumer Protection Authority impose on VLCC Limited in August 2025 for misleading fat-loss advertisements?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3 lakh
The CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on VLCC Limited for misleading advertisements on CoolSculpting fat-loss treatments.