Current Affairs Quiz — 24 August 2025
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ISRO's first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for the Gaganyaan programme on 24 August 2025 was conducted at:
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Correct answer: C — Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
ISRO accomplished IADT-01 for the Gaganyaan programme at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, on 24 August 2025.
In IADT-01 (August 2025), the simulated Gaganyaan crew module was released from about 3 km altitude using which helicopter?
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Correct answer: A — IAF Chinook
The simulated crew module (about 4.8 t) was released from an altitude of about 3 km using the Indian Air Force's Chinook heavy-lift helicopter.
How many parachutes in total were deployed in sequence in ISRO's IADT-01 test of the Gaganyaan crew module deceleration system?
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Correct answer: D — 10
Ten parachutes of four types deployed in sequence: Apex Cover Separation (2), Drogue (2), Pilot (3) and Main (3), bringing the terminal velocity down to about 8 m/s.
Consider the following statements about ISRO's IADT-01 (24 August 2025): 1. The test simulated a possible abort scenario on the launch pad. 2. After splashdown, the simulated crew module was recovered and ferried on INS Anvesha to Visakhapatnam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the test simulated a possible abort scenario on the launch pad. Statement 2 is incorrect: the module was ferried on INS Anvesha to Chennai port, not Visakhapatnam.
The All India Speakers' Conference held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly in August 2025 commemorated the centenary of whom becoming the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly?
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Correct answer: B — Vithalbhai Patel
The conference commemorated the 100th anniversary of freedom fighter Vithalbhai Patel becoming the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly.
Where was the two-day All India Speakers' Conference inaugurated by Amit Shah on 24 August 2025 held?
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Correct answer: D — Delhi Legislative Assembly
Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day All India Speakers' Conference organised at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Consider the following statements about Vithalbhai Patel: 1. He became the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly in August 1925. 2. He was the younger brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Vithalbhai Patel became the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly on 22 August 1925. Statement 2 is incorrect: he was the elder (older) brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Consider the following statements about the All India Speakers' Conference of August 2025: 1. It was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. 2. Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of State Legislative Councils were among the participants. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference. Statement 2 is correct: it was attended by Speakers and Deputy Speakers of State/UT Assemblies as well as Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of Legislative Councils.
Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all forms of Indian cricket on 24 August 2025, played how many Test matches for India?
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Correct answer: C — 103
Cheteshwar Pujara played 103 Tests, scoring 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60.
Consider the following statements about Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired in August 2025: 1. His last match for India was the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023. 2. He made his Test debut in 2012 against England. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Pujara last played for India in the WTC final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023. Statement 2 is incorrect: his international career began in October 2010.
In his retirement statement (August 2025), Cheteshwar Pujara thanked the BCCI and which state cricket association?
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Correct answer: B — Saurashtra Cricket Association
Pujara thanked the BCCI and the Saurashtra Cricket Association for the opportunity and support through his cricket career.
Which of the following was NOT among the four Gaganyaan astronauts felicitated by Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 24 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Wg Cdr Rakesh Sharma
The four Gaganyatris felicitated were Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, P B Nair, Ajit Krishnan and Angad Pratap; Rakesh Sharma was not among them.
Who felicitated the four Gaganyatris of ISRO's Gaganyaan mission at an event in New Delhi on 24 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated Group Captains Shubhanshu Shukla, P B Nair, Ajit Krishnan and Angad Pratap in New Delhi on 24 August 2025.
The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, at which Om Birla will lead the Indian delegation in October 2025, is being held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Bridgetown
Om Birla will lead the Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5 to 12 October 2025.
On what theme will Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla address the General Assembly of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference?
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Correct answer: A — The Commonwealth: A Global Partner
Om Birla will address the General Assembly of the 68th CPC on the theme 'The Commonwealth: A Global Partner'.
The Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralaya in Ahmedabad, addressed by PM Modi in August 2025, provides facilities for how many girls?
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Correct answer: C — 3,000
PM Modi said the society-led effort had made available a grand facility for 3,000 daughters at Sardardham Phase-II.
According to the Election Commission on 24 August 2025, documents of what percentage of electors had been received in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: B — 98.2%
The ECI said that documents of 98.2% of electors had been received, with 8 days left until 1 September for the remaining 1.8%.
In August 2025, the Mumbai Port Authority allotted land at Colaba, Mumbai, to the Government of Assam on lease for how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 60 years
Sarbananda Sonowal announced that four bighas of land at Colaba were allotted by the Mumbai Port Authority to the Government of Assam on lease for 60 years.