National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 6)

Q: In August 2025, who introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha?

The Bill was introduced on 20 Aug 2025 by *Ashwini Vaishnaw*.

Q: In Aug 2025, NHAI launched ‘Project Aarohan’ in collaboration with which organisation?

***NHAI*** launched ***Project Aarohan*** with ***Vertis Infrastructure Trust***.

National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 6) August 2025 delivered decisive policy moves and fresh institution-building. Parliament cleared the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, setting up an Online Gaming Authority while banning online money games and related advertising. The month also saw capacity-building tie-ups—from Rashtriya Raksha University with Sashastra Seema Bal to JICA’s funding for supply-chain SMEs.

On the citizen-services front, PM SVANidhi lending was extended to 2030, PMJDY milestones were revisited, and NHAI’s Project Aarohan launched to support toll-plaza employees’ children. Defence and diplomacy remained active through Exercise Bright Star in Egypt, while CISF rolled out its first all-women commando unit.

Humanitarian and cultural initiatives gained momentum with India’s fortified rice partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme and the International Buddhist Confederation’s scholars’ conference in New Delhi.

National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 6): Summary

No.	Topic / Event	Key Facts & Figures	Ministry / Authority
1	Online Gaming Bill introduced	Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025; bans online money games; sets up Online Gaming Authority	Parliament of India / Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
2	RRU–SSB accreditation MoU	Rashtriya Raksha University signed MoU with Sashastra Seema Bal’s Recruit Training Centre, Alwar, for accreditation and affiliation	Rashtriya Raksha University / Sashastra Seema Bal / Ministry of Home Affairs
3	India–WFP fortified rice LoI	India to enable ~200,000 tonnes of fortified rice over five years from Food Corporation of India stocks	Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution / United Nations World Food Programme
4	Veterinary blood transfusion SOPs	National guidelines and SOPs for animal blood transfusion and blood banks issued	Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
5	Culture HLCs for national icons	Three High-Level Committees for Patel/Birsa Munda 150th and Vajpayee centenary; chaired by the Prime Minister	Ministry of Culture / Prime Minister’s Office
6	Supreme Court SIT on Vantara	Four-member Special Investigation Team chaired by Justice (Retd.) Jasti Chelameswar	Supreme Court of India
7	Project Aarohan launched	Scholarships, mentorship and career guidance for children of toll plaza employees with Vertis Infrastructure Trust	National Highways Authority of India / Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
8	Hansalpur battery JV at e VITARA launch	Lithium-ion battery facility by Toshiba–Denso–Suzuki (TDSG); hybrid electrode production; exports plan for e VITARA	Suzuki Motor Gujarat / TDSG / Government of Gujarat / Ministry of Heavy Industries
9	JICA–Aavishkaar funding	Japan International Cooperation Agency committed USD 40 million to Global Supply Chain Support Fund	Japan International Cooperation Agency / Aavishkaar Capital
10	PM SVANidhi extended	Lending period extended to 31 March 2030; ₹7,332 crore outlay; target 1.15 crore vendors	Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
11	PMJDY launch date	Nationwide launch was on 28 August 2014	Ministry of Finance / Department of Financial Services
12	PMJDY RuPay insurance	Accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh for accounts opened on/after 28 August 2018	Ministry of Finance / Department of Financial Services
13	DESW–QCI veterans MoU	Quality Council of India to support evaluations and policy for pensions, healthcare, resettlement	Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence / Quality Council of India
14	Exercise Bright Star 2025 host	India sending 700+ personnel to Egypt for the multilateral exercise	Ministry of Defence, Government of India / Egyptian Armed Forces
15	Commonwealth Games 2030 bid	Grant-in-aid to Government of Gujarat if bid is accepted; Ahmedabad proposed host city	Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / Government of Gujarat
16	IRFC term loan for Surat MMTH	₹199.70 crore sanctioned to Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation	Indian Railway Finance Corporation / Ministry of Railways / Government of Gujarat
17	Young Buddhist Scholars conference	Third International Conference held in New Delhi; organiser International Buddhist Confederation	International Buddhist Confederation / Ministry of Culture
18	CISF all-women commando unit	First 30 women personnel in eight-week advanced training at RTC Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh	Central Industrial Security Force / Ministry of Home Affairs
19	India Maritime Week 2025 dates	Scheduled for 27–31 October 2025 in Mumbai	Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
20	Speakers’ Conference venue	Two-day centenary conference held at Delhi Legislative Assembly	Delhi Legislative Assembly / Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

Explanation: National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 6)

National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 5)

Q1) In Aug 2025, which ministry issued gazette notifications constituting three High-Level Committees to mark Patel’s & Birsa Munda’s 150th anniversaries and Vajpayee’s birth centenary—and who chairs them?

(a) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs; Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Ministry of Home Affairs; HM Amit Shah
(c) NITI Aayog; Vice Chairperson
(d) Ministry of Culture; PM Narendra Modi

Explanation: The Ministry of Culture notified three HLC(High-Level Committee)s for these national commemorations, each chaired by PM Narendra Modi. Committees have 100+ members, including Union ministers, Governors & CMs, to plan and supervise events. Minister for Culture: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Source: indianexpress.com

Q2) In August 2025, who introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha?

(a) Ashwini Vaishnaw
(b) Anurag Thakur
(c) Rajeev Chandrasekhar
(d) Piyush Goyal

Explanation: The Bill was introduced on 20 Aug 2025 by Ashwini Vaishnaw (then overseeing Electronics & IT, plus other portfolios). It passed both Houses on 21 Aug 2025 and received Presidential assent on 22 Aug 2025, becoming the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The law bans online money games (and related ads/transactions), promotes e-sports & online social games, and establishes an Online Gaming Authority.

Source: prsindia.org

Q3) In Aug 2025, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) signed an MoU for accreditation & affiliation with which CAPF unit—and at which location?

(a) RTC SSB, Alwar (Rajasthan)
(b) CRPF Academy, Kadarpur (Haryana)
(c) BSF Academy, Tekanpur (Madhya Pradesh)
(d) ITBP Academy, Mussoorie (Uttarakhand)

Explanation: On 23 Aug 2025, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the RTC of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Alwar inked an MoU with accreditation & affiliation to strengthen training, research, and academic collaboration in national security—aimed at integrating field expertise with academic modules and enhancing preparedness for internal security, border management, and law-enforcement roles.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q4) In Aug 2025, who chaired the Supreme Court-appointed SIT to investigate the Vantara wildlife facility in Jamnagar?

(a) Justice Ranjan Gogoi (retd.)
(b) Justice Dipak Misra (retd.)
(c) Justice A.K. Sikri (retd.)
(d) Justice Jasti Chelameswar (retd.)

Explanation: The Supreme Court constituted a four-member SIT led by Justice (retd.) Jasti Chelameswar to conduct a fact-finding inquiry into Vantara’s animal acquisitions (especially elephants) and compliance with the Wildlife (Protection) Act & CITES, with the report due by 12 Sep 2025. The facility is in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

Source: indianexpress.com

Q5) In Aug 2025, the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) signed an MoU with which body to enhance pension, healthcare and resettlement services for veterans?

(a) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
(b) National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH)
(c) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
(d) Quality Council of India (QCI)

Explanation: Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) inked an MoU with Quality Council of India (QCI) to deliver digital evaluations, impact assessments, and evidence-based policy for veteran welfare, aiming to strengthen pensions, healthcare, resettlement and institutional support for over 63 lakh veterans.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q6) ‘Exercise Bright Star 2025’ (Aug 28–Sep 10) in which India is sending over 700 personnel is hosted by which country?

(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Oman
(c) United Arab Emirates
(d) Egypt

Explanation: Over 700 Indian personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force and HQ IDS will participate in the biennial multilateral drill hosted by Egypt (with the U.S. Central Command), scheduled for 28 Aug–10 Sep 2025, to enhance jointness and interoperability. Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q7) In Aug 2025, the Union Cabinet okayed restructuring of PM SVANidhi. Until which date has the lending period been extended?

(a) 31 March 2030
(b) 31 December 2029
(c) 31 March 2026
(d) 31 March 2028

Explanation: The Cabinet chaired by the PM extended lending to 31 Mar 2030, with an outlay of ₹7,332 crore to benefit 1.15 crore vendors (incl. 50 lakh new). The scheme is led by MoHUA (Minister: Manohar Lal Khattar).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q8) Under PMJDY, what is the accidental insurance cover on the RuPay card for accounts opened on/after 28 Aug 2018?

(a) ₹1 lakh
(b) ₹50,000
(c) ₹1.5 lakh
(d) ₹2 lakh

Explanation: In PMJDY 2.0, RuPay card insurance was enhanced to ₹2 lakh for accounts opened on/after 28-08-2018 (earlier ₹1 lakh). Key features remain: zero-balance account, OD (overdraft) up to ₹10,000 (age 18–65), and interest on deposits. Finance Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q9) Who organised the 3rd International Conference of Young Buddhist Scholars (ICYBS) held on 22 Aug 2025 in New Delhi?

(a) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
(b) International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)
(c) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
(d) Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)

Explanation: The conference was organised by International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC); venue: Nalanda Auditorium, DAIC; theme: “Wisdom Transmission in Buddha Dhamma in the 21st Century.”

Q10) The two-day All India Speakers’ Conference inaugurated on 24 Aug 2025 to mark Vithalbhai Patel’s centenary was held at which venue?

(a) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
(b) Delhi Legislative Assembly
(c) Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
(d) Central Hall of Parliament

Explanation: Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the conference at the Delhi Legislative Assembly to commemorate 100 years since Vithalbhai Patel became the first Indian Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly; an exhibition on his legacy was also showcased.

Q11) In Aug 2025, the Union Cabinet approved submission of India’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030. If the bid is accepted, which state government will receive the grant-in-aid support from the Centre?

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Delhi (NCT)

Explanation: The Cabinet okayed India’s Commonwealth Games 2030 bid on 27 Aug 2025; the proposal was submitted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MoYAS). If selected, the Centre will sign a Host Collaboration Agreement and sanction grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government (with Ahmedabad proposed as host city). Union MoYAS Minister: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q12) In Aug 2025, who released India’s first “Guidelines & SOPs for Blood Transfusion and Blood Banks for Animals”?

(a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
(b) Department of Health Research (DHR)
(c) Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
(d) Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)

Explanation: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) (under MoFAH&D) issued the first national veterinary transfusion framework on 25 Aug 2025, mandating blood typing & cross-matching, setting donor eligibility norms, enabling state-regulated veterinary blood banks, and introducing a Donor Rights Charter with One-Health integration. Minister in charge: Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q13) CISF has launched its first all-women commando unit. Where are the first 30 women personnel undergoing the 8-week advanced training?

(a) NISA, Hyderabad
(b) CISF Regional Training Centre, Barwaha (Madhya Pradesh)
(c) RTC Behror, Rajasthan
(d) CISF Fire Service Training Institute, Kolkata

Explanation: CISF’s inaugural women commando batch (30 personnel) is in an 8-week course at RTC Barwaha, Madhya Pradesh, covering physical conditioning, weapons handling, live-fire drills, rappelling and survival—preparing them and boosting gender parity in core ops.

Q14) India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 is scheduled to be held on which dates?

(a) 27–31 October 2025
(b) 20–24 October 2025
(c) 01–05 November 2025
(d) 15–19 September 2025

Explanation: IMW 2025—hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways—will run 27–31 Oct 2025 at the NESCO/Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai, with delegates from 100+ countries expected.

Q15) Under the Aug 2025 LoI between India and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), which commodity will India supply to support global hunger relief?

(a) Millets
(b) Fortified rice
(c) Wheat
(d) Pulses

Explanation: The Department of Food & Public Distribution (DFPD) signed an LoI with WFP in New Delhi to enable sourcing of fortified rice from India about 200,000 tonnes over five years from FCI stocks aligning with India’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam vision. Minister: Pralhad Joshi - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q16) In Aug 2025, the lithium-ion battery facility inaugurated alongside Maruti-Suzuki’s e VITARA at Hansalpur, Gujarat is a joint venture of which companies?

(a) Samsung SDI – Hyundai – Mahindra
(b) Panasonic – Toyota – Maruti
(c) Toshiba – Denso – Suzuki
(d) Hitachi – Honda – Tata

Explanation: At Hansalpur (Ahmedabad), PM launched the e VITARA and inaugurated a battery facility run by Toshiba–Denso–Suzuki (TDSG). The event also marked start of hybrid battery electrode production in India, with the e VITARA slated for exports to 100+ countries. Gujarat CM: Bhupendra Patel attended.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q17) PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed 11 years in Aug 2025. On which date was it officially launched nationwide?

(a) 28 August 2014
(b) 02 October 2014
(c) 26 January 2014
(d) 15 August 2014

Explanation: PMJDY—India’s financial inclusion mission under the Ministry of Finance (implemented by the Department of Financial Services)—was announced on 15 Aug 2014 and mega-launched on 28 August 2014 across the country. Finance Minister: Nirmala Sitharaman.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q18) In Aug 2025, which entity received IRFC’s ₹199.70 crore term loan to develop India’s first international-standard Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) at Surat?

(a) Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development (G-RIDE)
(b) National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL)
(c) Surat Smart City Development Ltd (SSCDL)
(d) Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation Ltd (SITCO)

Explanation: IRFC sanctioned and executed a fresh term-loan facility of ₹199.70 crore with Surat Integrated Transportation Development Corporation Ltd (SITCO)—a JV of the Ministry of Railways and Government of Gujarat, for the Surat MMTH, India’s first international-standard multi-modal hub. Railways Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Source: bsmedia.business-standard.com

Q19) In Aug 2025, NHAI launched ‘Project Aarohan’ in collaboration with which organisation?

(a) SBI Foundation
(b) Tata Trusts
(c) Vertis Infrastructure Trust
(d) NSDC

Explanation: NHAI launched Project Aarohan with Vertis Infrastructure Trust to support toll plaza employees’ children through scholarships, mentorship and career guidance; it was launched by NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav at NHAI HQ, New Delhi. Nodal ministry: MoRTH (Minister: Nitin Gadkari).

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q20) In Aug 2025, JICA committed USD 40 million to which Aavishkaar Capital vehicle to support SMEs across Asia and Africa?

(a) Global Supply Chain Support Fund
(b) MSME Growth & Resilience Fund
(c) India–Africa SME Catalyst Fund
(d) ESG First Fund

Explanation: JICA announced a USD 40 mn commitment to Aavishkaar Capital’s Global Supply Chain Support Fund (GSC Fund) to extend credit to SMEs engaged in global supply chains across Asia and Africa, strengthening resilience and inclusive growth.

Source: www.jica.go.jp

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