National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 4): August 2025 highlighted parliamentary heritage, digital governance, and strategic industry moves. The All India Speakers’ Conference commemorated a century since Vithalbhai Patel became the first Indian Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, celebrating India’s democratic journey.
Technology and infrastructure took center stage with SEMICON India 2025 at Yashobhoomi, the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology, and major road and bridge inaugurations across Delhi and Bihar that promise smoother travel and logistics.
Meanwhile, industry and defence saw momentum: Air India–IndianOil teamed up on SAF, FedEx–IIT Madras launched the SMART Centre for AI logistics, Agni-5 tests progressed, and the Tejas Mk-1A procurement advanced. Social inclusion, renewables, and tourism vision also featured through the Breaking Barriers Fellowship, RE100 entry by Suzlon, and ambitious targets for Tourism Vision 2047.
National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 4): Summary
| No. | Topic / Event | Key Facts & Figures | Ministry / Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All India Speakers’ Conference centenary | Marked 100 years since Vithalbhai Patel became first Indian Speaker (1925) | Delhi Legislative Assembly / Ministry of Home Affairs |
| 2 | SEMICON India 2025 venue | Inauguration on 2–4 Sept 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology / India Semiconductor Mission |
| 3 | INS Kadmatt – Indonesia visit | Three-day port call at Surabaya with naval engagements | Indian Navy / Ministry of Defence |
| 4 | IT 2.0 – Advanced Postal Technology | Platform developed by CEPT under Department of Posts; MeghRaj 2.0 cloud | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications |
| 5 | IndianOil ISCC CORSIA certification (SAF) | First Indian oil company certified; Panipat Refinery, Haryana | Indian Oil Corporation / Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| 6 | FedEx SMART Centre – IIT Madras objective | Develop sustainable, AI-driven logistics solutions (USD 5 million support) | Indian Institute of Technology Madras / FedEx |
| 7 | Breaking Barriers Fellowship signatories | Ashish Thakare (DEPwD), Nipun Malhotra (Nipman), Rohit Kumar (YLAC) | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| 8 | BVFCL–Bhutan NSC fertiliser pact | Five-year B2B agreement signed at Siliguri, West Bengal | Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited / National Seed Centre, Royal Government of Bhutan |
| 9 | First Indian energy firm in RE100 | The Suzlon Group joined RE100, 100% renewable electricity commitment | The Suzlon Group / Global RE100 Initiative |
| 10 | EPFO Death Relief Fund revision | Ex-gratia raised to ₹15 lakh from 1 April 2025; 5% annual hike from 2026 | Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| 11 | CCI clears 3G Capital–Skechers deal | Financing participation by Kakapo Investment Pte. Ltd. (GIC) with certain rights | Competition Commission of India / Government of India |
| 12 | IRFC loan for Surat MMTH | ₹199.70 crore term loan to SITCO for multi-modal hub | Indian Railway Finance Corporation / Ministry of Railways / Government of Gujarat |
| 13 | EIL–NPCIL MoU for BSMRs | Supports 100 GW national nuclear target by 2047 | Engineers India Limited / Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited / Department of Atomic Energy |
| 14 | Aunta–Simaria bridge (NH-31), Bihar | 8.15 km project inaugurated during PM’s Bihar visit | Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / National Highways Authority of India |
| 15 | Income-tax Act, 2025 commencement | Comes into force on 1 April 2026 after Presidential assent | Ministry of Law and Justice / Central Board of Direct Taxes, Ministry of Finance |
| 16 | Two High-Powered Groups set up | Chaired by Rajiv Gauba for Viksit Bharat 2047 and regulatory reforms | NITI Aayog / Cabinet Secretariat / Government of India |
| 17 | Army–Airtel connectivity MoU | Enhance mobile connectivity in Dibang Valley and Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh | Indian Army / Bharti Airtel / Ministry of Communications |
| 18 | Number of High-Powered Groups | Two groups constituted to drive next-gen reforms | NITI Aayog / Government of India |
| 19 | TRSL ₹467.25-crore order | GRSE order for two Coastal Research Vessels for Geological Survey of India | Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers / Geological Survey of India / Titagarh Rail Systems Limited |
| 20 | All India Speakers’ Conference theme | Centenary of Vithalbhai Patel as first Indian Speaker of Central Legislative Assembly | Delhi Legislative Assembly / Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs |
Explanation: National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 4)
Q1) On 19 Aug 2025, the CCI cleared 3G Capital’s indirect acquisition of Skechers U.S.A., Inc.. Which investor’s arm was set to partly finance the deal, gaining certain rights in Skechers?
Q2) The All India Speakers’ Conference inaugurated by Home Minister *Amit Shah* at the ***Delhi Assembly*** in Aug 2025 commemorated which occasion?
Q3) The fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025 will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 2 September 2025 at which venue?
Q4) The Income-tax Act, 2025 (after Presidential assent) will come into force from which date?
Q5) At which refinery did IndianOil become the 1st Indian oil company to receive ISCC CORSIA certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production?
Q6) In Aug 2025, who sanctioned a ₹199.70 crore term loan to SITCO for developing India’s first international-standard Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Surat?
Q7) In Aug 2025, the All India Speakers’ Conference hosted by the Delhi Legislative Assembly was organised to commemorate the centenary of which milestone?
Q8) What is the primary objective of the FedEx SMART Centre launched at IIT Madras in Aug 2025?
Q9) In Aug 2025, BVFCL signed a 5-year B2B pact with Bhutan’s National Seed Centre for fertiliser supply. Where was the agreement signed?
Q10) Titagarh Rail Systems’ Shipbuilding & Maritime Systems division bagged a ₹467.25-crore order in Aug 2025. Which PSU placed the order, and for what purpose?
Q11) Under the Aug 2025 MoU between EIL and NPCIL for Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMRs), what national nuclear capacity target is aligned with this effort for 2047?
Q12) Under the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 – APT announced in Aug 2025, who developed the new platform?
Q13) During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Bihar on 22 Aug 2025, what was the length of the Aunta–Simaria bridge project inaugurated on **NH-31** in ***Gaya, Bihar***?
Q14) In Aug 2025, which company became the first Indian energy firm to join the global RE100 initiative, committing to 100% renewable electricity?
Q15) The MoU to launch the ‘Breaking Barriers Fellowship’ on 21 Aug 2025 was signed by which trio?
Q16) In Aug 2025, how many High-Powered Groups (HPGs) did the Centre set up to drive next-gen reforms?
Q17) In Aug 2025, GoI set up two High-Powered Groups (HPGs) to drive next-gen reforms and Viksit Bharat goals. Who was appointed chair of both HPGs?
Q18) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kadmatt recently completed a three-day port call at which Indonesian city?
Q19) In Aug 2025, the Indian Army’s Dao Division signed an MoU with Bharti Airtel to enhance digital/mobile connectivity in which forward districts of Arunachal Pradesh?
Q20) From 1 April 2025, the EPFO’s Death Relief Fund ex-gratia for Central Board employees was revised to what amount?