Current Affairs Quiz — 30 August 2025
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On 30 August 2025, PM Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba visited a semiconductor facility in Sendai. Sendai lies in which Prefecture?
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Correct answer: B — Miyagi
The PIB release says the two leaders travelled to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture.
Which semiconductor company's facility did the two Prime Ministers visit in Sendai on 30 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd
They visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi), a leading Japanese company in the semiconductor sector.
How many Governors of Japanese Prefectures took part in PM Modi's interaction on 30 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 16
The release says sixteen Governors participated in the interaction.
PM Modi urged Japanese Governors to use which initiative, launched at the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, to deepen sub-national ties?
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Correct answer: B — State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative
He underlined the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched at the 15th Annual Summit to boost trade, technology, tourism, skills, security and cultural links.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Japan in August 2025: 1. It was an Official Working Visit on 29–30 August 2025 for the 15th Annual Summit. 2. The Sendai visit built on a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Japan–India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Joint Statement describes an Official Working Visit on 29–30 August 2025 for the 15th Annual Summit, and the PIB release says cooperation builds on the MoC on the Japan–India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership.
India's first barrier-free Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll plaza, under the agreement signed on 30 August 2025, will be at:
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Correct answer: A — Choryasi Fee Plaza, Gujarat
Choryasi Fee Plaza on NH-48 in Gujarat will serve as the first barrier-free toll plaza in the country.
With which bank did IHMCL sign the agreement of 30 August 2025 to implement MLFF tolling?
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Correct answer: D — ICICI Bank
IHMCL, promoted by NHAI, signed the agreements with ICICI Bank for Choryasi (Gujarat) and Gharaunda (Haryana).
Consider the following statements about the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system: 1. It reads both the FASTag and the Vehicle Registration Number using RFID readers and ANPR cameras. 2. NHAI plans to roll out MLFF at about 25 National Highway fee plazas in the current financial year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PIB release of 30 August 2025.
Which Indian Navy ship arrived at Port Moresby on 30 August 2025 for Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: A — INS Kadmatt
The indigenous ASW corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby on 30 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about INS Kadmatt's visit to Papua New Guinea in August 2025: 1. INS Kadmatt is an indigenous anti-submarine warfare corvette. 2. The visit marked Papua New Guinea's 75th Independence Day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the ship joined Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations.
At the first Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave (30 August 2025), what target was set for India's share of global sports goods manufacturing by 2036?
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Correct answer: C — 25%
Dr. Mandaviya said India must raise its global share from 1% now to 25% by 2036.
The two nutritional supplement testing referral labs announced on 30 August 2025 are located at:
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Correct answer: B — NFSU Gandhinagar and NIPER Hyderabad
The labs are at the National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, and the Analytical Testing Laboratory of NIPER Hyderabad.
Consider the following statements: 1. 'Sports Goods Manufacturing' has been included in the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 2. The supplement testing labs announced in August 2025 were set up under a tripartite MoU between MYAS, FSSAI and the respective institutions. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the subject was added under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Statement 2 is correct.
India's first tempered glass manufacturing facility for mobile devices, inaugurated on 30 August 2025, is located at:
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Correct answer: B — Noida
Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the facility at Noida.
The Noida tempered glass facility inaugurated on 30 August 2025 has been set up by Optiemus Electronics in collaboration with:
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Correct answer: C — Corning Incorporated
The facility is a collaboration between Optiemus Electronics and Corning Incorporated, USA, and will use the 'Engineered by Corning' brand.
Consider the following statements made by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 30 August 2025: 1. Electronics manufacturing in India has grown ten times in the past 11 years. 2. India's electronics exports have crossed ₹5 lakh crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The Minister said electronics production grew six times in 11 years to ₹11.5 lakh crore, with exports of over ₹3 lakh crore and 2.5 million jobs.
The 2025 BWF World Championships, where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won bronze, were held in:
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Correct answer: D — Paris
The 2025 BWF World Championships were held in Paris; the Indian pair lost the semi-final on 30 August.
Satwik–Chirag lost the men's doubles semi-final of the 2025 BWF World Championships to a pair from:
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Correct answer: A — China
They lost 19-21, 21-18, 12-21 to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi.
Consider the following statements about Satwik–Chirag's bronze at the 2025 BWF World Championships: 1. It was the pair's second World Championships medal, after bronze in Tokyo in 2022. 2. With it, India kept its streak of at least one medal at every World Championships since 2011. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by Olympics.com and the New Indian Express.
PM Modi held a telephone conversation on 30 August 2025 with the President of which country, reaffirming India's position for peaceful settlement of the conflict?
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Correct answer: D — Ukraine
The Prime Minister spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India's position for peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Zelenskyy call of 30 August 2025: 1. The leaders reviewed progress in the India–Ukraine bilateral partnership. 2. India announced it would mediate formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not in the readout: the PM reaffirmed India's position for peaceful settlement and support for efforts to restore peace, and the leaders agreed to remain in touch.
The National Conference of Chairpersons of SC/ST Welfare Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures, which concluded on 30 August 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
The two-day conference concluded in Bhubaneswar, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressing the valedictory session.
Consider the following statements about the conference on SC/ST welfare committees that concluded on 30 August 2025: 1. Speaker Om Birla urged every State Assembly to constitute a dedicated Committee on the Welfare of SCs and STs. 2. The 'Bhubaneswar Agenda 2025' was described as a roadmap for an equitable and inclusive society by 2047. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Lok Sabha Secretariat release.
In the fake GST invoice case uncovered by DGGI Belagavi (August 2025), the accused was arrested under which provision?
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Correct answer: B — Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017
The PIB release says the accused was arrested under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 in Bengaluru.
Waves Film Bazaar, whose 19th edition is scheduled for 20–24 November 2025, is held alongside which festival?
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Correct answer: D — International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
Waves Film Bazaar runs alongside IFFI in Goa.