Latest Appointments Current Affairs August 2025 (Part 2): Quiz & MCQs

Appointments current affairs August 2025 with this Part 2 set curated for quick, exam recall.This batch features media & advertising moves (BARC India Chairman Gaurav Banerjee; AAAI President Srinivasan K. Swamy), defence/forces updates (INA Commandant Vice Adm. Manish Chadha), and regulatory/corporate posts (FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani; PCI Chair Vishwas Patel re-elected; Yes Bank MD & CEO Prashant Kumar extension).


Policy & diplomacy items include Indranil Bhattacharyya joining the MPC as an ex-officio member and Sergio Gor nominated as the next U.S. Ambassador to India (succession check included).

Sports & parliament coverage: Ajay Singh returns as BFI President and the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference lands in Bridgetown—with Om Birla to lead India’s delegation.

Attempt first, then review explanations for designations, tenure windows, and who-replaced-whom. For year-wide coverage, see our appointments current affairs 2025 hub.

Appointments Current Affairs 2025 August (Part 2): Summary

Q#PostEvent TypePerson (Answer)Succeeded (Replaced)
1Chairman, BARC IndiaAppointedGaurav BanerjeeShashi Sinha
2Commandant, Indian Naval Academy (INA), EzhimalaAssumedVice Admiral Manish ChadhaVice Admiral C. R. Praveen Nair
3President, Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI)ElectedSrinivasan K. SwamyIncumbent (re-elected) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
4Miss Universe India 2025CrownedManika VishwakarmaRhea Singha :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
5Governor of Nagaland (additional charge)AppointedAjay Kumar BhallaLa. Ganesan
6Global Brand Ambassador, TCLNamedEileen Gu
7MPC (RBI) — ex-officio memberApprovedIndranil BhattacharyyaRajiv Ranjan
8Chairperson, Payments Council of India (PCI)Re-electedVishwas PatelIncumbent (re-elected)
9President, Boxing Federation of India (BFI)Re-electedAjay SinghIncumbent (re-elected)
10CEO, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)AssumedRajit PunhaniGanji Kamala V. Rao :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
11MD & CEO, Yes Bank — tenure windowExtendedPrashant KumarIncumbent (extension)
12U.S. Ambassador to IndiaNominatedSergio GorEric Garcetti
13Deputy National Security Adviser (India)AppointedAnish Dayal SinghPankaj Kumar Singh :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
1568th CPC — India’s delegation leaderLeadsOm Birla

Explanation: Appointments Current Affairs August 2025 | Quiz Bank SSC and exams

Q1) In Aug 2025, whose tenure as MD & CEO of Yes Bank was extended by shareholders until 5 April 2026?

Explanation: At the bank’s 21st AGM (21–22 Aug 2025), shareholders approved the re-appointment of Prashant Kumar as MD & CEO, for Oct 6, 2025–Apr 5, 2026—in line with the RBI’s earlier six-month nod.

Q2) At RBI’s 618th Central Board meeting in Lucknow (22 Aug 2025), who was approved as an ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?

Explanation: On 22 Aug 2025, RBI’s Central Board approved the nomination of Indranil Bhattacharyya (Executive Director) as an ex-officio member of the MPC, replacing Rajiv Ranjan who moved to lead DEPR. This makes him one of the three internal (ex-officio) MPC members alongside the three government-appointed externals.

Q3) Who was elected President of the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) for *2025–26*?

Explanation: Srinivasan K. Swamy (Executive Group Chairman, RK Swamy Ltd) was elected AAAI President for 2025–26 at the AGM held on 14 Aug 2025; Jaideep Gandhi was elected vice-president.

Q4) Who will lead India’s delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Barbados (5–12 Oct 2025)?

Explanation: On 25 Aug 2025, the Lok Sabha said Om Birla will head India’s delegation of presiding officers to the 68th CPC in Bridgetown, Barbados, where the agenda includes a session on financial transparency in elections.
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Q5) In Aug 2025, who was appointed Chairman of BARC India?

Explanation: Gaurav Banerjee (MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India) was appointed BARC India Chairman with immediate effect, succeeding Shashi Sinha after his ~3-year stint.

Q6) After the demise of La. Ganesan in August 2025, who was appointed to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland as an additional charge?

Explanation: On 16 Aug 2025, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Ajay Kumar Bhalla (then Manipur Governor) to hold additional charge of Nagaland, consequent upon the demise of La. Ganesan. The communiqué states he would discharge Nagaland governor’s functions in addition to his own duties.

Q7) In Aug 2025, which RBI official was approved as an ex-officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at the 618th Central Board meeting in Lucknow?

Explanation: On 22 Aug 2025, RBI’s Central Board approved Indranil Bhattacharyya (Executive Director) as an ex-officio member of the MPC at the 618th meeting in Lucknow chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra; he replaces Rajiv Ranjan. The MPC has six members—three internal (Governor, Deputy Governor in charge of monetary policy, and an RBI Executive Director) and three external.

Q8) For the 2025–27 term, the Payments Council of India re-appointed whom as Chairperson, alongside M. N. Srinivasu (BillDesk) and Nalin Bansal (NPCI) as Co-Chairpersons?

Explanation: On 21 Aug 2025, PCI re-appointed Vishwas Patel (Joint MD, Infibeam Avenues/CCAvenue) as Chairperson, with M. N. Srinivasu and Nalin Bansal as Co-Chairpersons for 2025–27. This leadership reflects PCI’s role in steering India’s digital payments ecosystem.

Q9) Who assumed charge as Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on 01 Aug 2025?

Explanation: Vice Admiral Manish Chadha, AVSM, VSM took over as Commandant, INA (Ezhimala) on 01 Aug 2025, succeeding Vice Admiral C. R. Praveen Nair, who moved to Naval HQ as Controller Personnel Services (CPS).
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Q10) In Aug 2025, who was re-elected as President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term?

Explanation: On 21 Aug 2025, Ajay Singh (MD of SpiceJet) secured a third consecutive term as BFI President, defeating Jaslal Pradhan by 40–26 in elections held in Gurugram. Pramod Kumar was elected Secretary General and Pon Baskaran Treasurer.

Q11) Who was re-elected as President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term on 21 Aug 2025?

Explanation: On 21 Aug 2025, Ajay Singh was re-elected as President of BFI for a third consecutive term, defeating Jaslal Pradhan by 40–26 in Gurugram; Pramod Kumar was elected Secretary General and Pon Baskaran Treasurer.

Q12) For the 2025–27 term, who was re-appointed Chairperson of the Payments Council of India (PCI), with M. N. Srinivasu (BillDesk) and Nalin Bansal (NPCI) named as Co-Chairpersons?

Explanation: On 21 Aug 2025, PCI re-elected Vishwas Patel (Joint MD, Infibeam Avenues) as Chairperson for 2025–27, while appointing M. N. Srinivasu (Director, BillDesk) and Nalin Bansal (Chief of Corporate Fintech Relationships & Key Initiatives, NPCI) as Co-Chairpersons—supporting India’s digital payments push.

Q13) In Aug 2025, who was nominated as the next U.S. Ambassador to India?

Explanation: On 22 Aug 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Sergio Gor as the next ambassador to India; he was also slated to serve as special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs while serving as Director, White House Presidential Personnel Office.

Q14) In Aug 2025, who was appointed as India’s Deputy National Security Adviser (Deputy NSA)?

Explanation: On 24 Aug 2025, the Government of India appointed Anish Dayal Singh—a 1988-batch IPS officer (Manipur cadre) and former DG, CRPF & ITBP—as Deputy National Security Adviser to handle internal affairs, reporting to NSA Ajit Doval.

Q15) In August 2025, which company appointed Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu as its Global Brand Ambassador?

Explanation: On 18 Aug 2025, TCL announced Eileen Gu as its Global Brand Ambassador, aligning the partnership with TCL’s role as a Worldwide Olympic Partner. Gu is the youngest Olympic champion in freestyle skiing and the first freestyle skier to win three medals at a single Winter Olympics (Beijing 2022).

Q16) Who was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 at the grand finale held in Jaipur on 18 Aug 2025?

Explanation: Manika Vishwakarma (from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan) won the Miss Universe India 2025 title in Jaipur and will represent India at the 74th Miss Universe in Thailand later in 2025.

Q17) Who took charge as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 1 September 2025?

Explanation: On 1 Sep 2025, Rajit Punhani took charge as CEO, FSSAI, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. He brings 30+ years of administrative experience across the Centre and States.

Q18) The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) will be held from 5–12 Oct 2025 in which city?

Explanation: The 68th CPC is scheduled for 5–12 Oct 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados, hosted by the Parliament of Barbados & the CPA Barbados Branch; India’s delegation will be led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Q19) In Aug 2025, Sergio Gor was nominated as the next U.S. Ambassador to India. He will succeed whom?

Explanation: On 22 Aug 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Sergio Gor as ambassador to India; he will succeed Eric Garcetti (served May 2023–Jan 2025). Gor was also slated to serve as special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs.

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