National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 3): August 2025 featured a blend of defence, infrastructure, education, and economic milestones across India. The month saw a major push toward sustainability with Air India–IndianOil’s SAF MoU, FedEx–IIT Madras SMART Centre, and NTPC’s ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Plan marking India’s growing leadership in energy and logistics innovation.
On the national stage, key initiatives such as Operation Sindoor in NCERT books, Breaking Barriers Fellowship, and FAITH’s $3-trillion tourism vision highlighted inclusive governance and educational progress. India also advanced strategic and defence cooperation with successful Agni-5 tests, EAEU FTA talks, and the Tejas Mk-1A mega deal.
This quiz compiles 20+ important current affairs questions from August 2025, essential for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PCS exams who aim to stay ahead in national affairs.
National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 3): Summary
| No. | Topic / Event | Key Facts & Figures | Ministry / Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air India–IndianOil SAF MoU | Collaboration for Sustainable Aviation Fuel to meet CORSIA goals | Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas / Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| 2 | Assam Rifles–IIIT Manipur MoU | Drone tech & DGCA-aligned training for defence use | Ministry of Defence / Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur |
| 3 | FedEx–IIT Madras SMART Centre | USD 5 million grant for logistics R&D in Chennai | Indian Institute of Technology Madras / FedEx |
| 4 | SMART expands to | Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research and Technology | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| 5 | Operation Sindoor in NCERT | Classes 3–8: A Saga of Valour; Classes 9–12: A Mission of Honour and Bravery | National Council of Educational Research and Training / Ministry of Education |
| 6 | Core Industries – July 2025 | 2.0% year-on-year growth (provisional) | Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| 7 | Rapido penalty | ₹10 lakh fine for misleading advertisements | Central Consumer Protection Authority (under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution) |
| 8 | INS Tamal port call | Visit to Souda Bay, Greece, during return voyage | Indian Navy |
| 9 | NTPC Business Continuity Plan | First PSU in power sector aligned with ISO 22301:2019 | NTPC Limited (under the Ministry of Power) |
| 10 | Prime Minister’s Independence Day address | 12th consecutive speech from the Red Fort | Prime Minister’s Office |
| 11 | COAS organ donation pledge | At Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi | Indian Army / Ministry of Defence |
| 12 | FAITH Tourism Vision 2047 | Target of USD 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047 | Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality / Ministry of Tourism |
| 13 | JSW–POSCO steel plant HoA | 6 MTPA integrated steel plant proposed in Odisha | JSW Steel / POSCO Group (with support from Government of Odisha) |
| 14 | Dwarka Expressway (Delhi section) | 10.1 km stretch inaugurated; ~₹11,000 crore total works with UER-II | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / National Highways Authority of India |
| 15 | Breaking Barriers Fellowship | Fellowship with Nipman Foundation and YLAC | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| 16 | India–EAEU FTA talks (ToR signed) | 2024 trade turnover noted at USD 69 billion | Ministry of External Affairs / Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry / Eurasian Economic Commission |
| 17 | Agni-5 test-fire | IRBM launch from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha | Defence Research and Development Organisation / Strategic Forces Command / Ministry of Defence |
| 18 | Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) | 110.875 km approved on Hybrid Annuity Mode | Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs / Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / National Highways Authority of India |
| 19 | LCA Tejas Mk-1A purchase | 97 jets approved under ~₹62,000 crore programme | Cabinet Committee on Security / Ministry of Defence / Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| 20 | Centum–BEL MoU | Joint development of advanced defence electronics | Bharat Electronics Limited / Centum Electronics |
Explanation: National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 3)
Q1) In Aug 2025, which authority imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practice?
Q2) On 20 Aug 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 IRBM from which location?
Q3) In August 2025, IIT Madras and FedEx launched the FedEx SMART Centre. What does SMART stand for?
Q4) At the FAITH Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, what headline target did *FAITH* set in its ‘Tourism Vision 2047’ roadmap for India’s tourism economy?
Q5) In Aug 2025, Centum Electronics signed an MoU with which PSU to co-develop advanced defence electronics?
Q6) As per provisional data released on 20 Aug 2025, India’s Eight Core Industries (ICI) recorded what year-on-year growth in July 2025?
Q7) With his 2025 Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi delivered his ____ consecutive speech, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record.
Q8) How much funding did FedEx commit (over five years) to establish the SMART Centre with IIT Madras in Chennai?
Q9) Which PSU became the first in India’s power sector to adopt a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan aligned with ISO 22301:2019?
Q10) In Aug 2025, NCERT added “Operation Sindoor” to the school curriculum. Which pairing of titles with class ranges is correct?
Q11) In August 2025, which entities signed an MoU to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for Air India’s international flights to help meet CORSIA targets?
Q12) In August 2025, which institute signed an MoU with Assam Rifles to promote drone technology for defence & security and launch an Advanced Drone Training & Refresher Course (DGCA-aligned) for its personnel?
Q13) During its return voyage after commissioning in Russia, INS Tamal made a port call at which location in Greece in Aug 2025?
Q14) JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO signed a Heads of Agreement to explore a 6 MTPA integrated steel plant in India. Which state has emerged as the preferred location?
Q15) In Aug 2025, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) signed an MoU to launch the Breaking Barriers Fellowship with which partner duo?
Q16) COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi and AWWA President Sunita Dwivedi pledged organ donation in Aug 2025 at which hospital?
Q17) In Aug 2025, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway inaugurated in Rohini has what length?
Q18) India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed Terms of Reference in Moscow to launch FTA talks. What was the India–EAEU trade turnover in 2024 noted at the signing?
Q19) On 19 Aug 2025, the CCEA approved construction of the Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha. What is the approved corridor length?
Q20) On 19 Aug 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the purchase of how many LCA Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets for the *Indian Air Force* from ***HAL***?