National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 3)

Q: With his 2025 Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi delivered his ____ consecutive speech, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record.

12th consecutive address from the ***Red Fort***.

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

National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 4)

Explanation: National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 3)

National Current Affairs August 2025 Quiz (Part 2)

Q1) 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***?

(a) 83
(b) 90
(c) 114
(d) 97

Explanation: The CCS cleared procurement of 97 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the IAF at about ₹62,000 crore, advancing Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing and adding to the earlier order of 83 Mk-1A placed in 2021.

Source: ddnews.gov.in

Q2) During its return voyage after commissioning in Russia, INS Tamal made a port call at which location in Greece in Aug 2025?

(a) Thessaloniki
(b) Souda Bay
(c) Patras
(d) Piraeus

Explanation: Newly commissioned INS Tamal (01 Jul 2025, Russia) visited Souda Bay, Crete, on 19–22 Aug 2025, conducting interactions with the Hellenic Navy and NATO functionaries to deepen Indo-Greek maritime ties; this followed HS Psara’s maiden Mumbai visit (11–13 Jul 2025).

Source: www.business-standard.com

Q3) On 20 Aug 2025, India successfully test-fired the Agni-5 IRBM from which location?

(a) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
(b) Sriharikota (Satish Dhawan Space Centre), Andhra Pradesh
(c) Pokhran Test Range, Rajasthan
(d) Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha

Explanation: Agni-5—an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM)—was test-fired from the ITR, Chandipur (Odisha) on 20 Aug 2025. The launch was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command and validated all operational and technical parameters.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q4) 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?

(a) USD 55 billion
(b) USD 60 billion
(c) USD 65 billion
(d) USD 69 billion

Explanation: On 20 Aug 2025, India and the EAEU signed ToR in Moscow to begin FTA negotiations. The Ministry noted trade turnover of USD 69 billion in 2024 (≈7% YoY rise). Members: Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia. The proposed FTA aims to expand market access and aid MSMEs.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q5) 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?

(a) IIIT Manipur
(b) IIT Guwahati
(c) NIT Silchar
(d) Tezpur University

Explanation: On 18 Aug 2025, Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur signed an MoU at Mantripukhri (Imphal) to collaborate on drone technology.

Source: www.newsonair.gov.in

Q6) 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?

(a) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) & Air India
(b) HPCL & Vistara
(c) NTPC Green Energy & Akasa Air
(d) BPCL & IndiGo

Explanation: On 19 Aug 2025, IndianOil and Air India signed an MoU to collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply for international operations, supporting CORSIA compliance and the IATA Net Zero 2050 pathway. The tie-up builds on IndianOil becoming the first Indian company with ISCC CORSIA certification for SAF production at its Panipat Refinery.

Source: www.airindia.com

Q7) In August 2025, IIT Madras and FedEx launched the FedEx SMART Centre. What does SMART stand for?

(a) Sustainable Mobility and Advanced Robotics Technologies
(b) Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research and Technology
(c) Systems Modelling, Analytics, Research & Transport
(d) Supply Management, AI, Research & Testing

Explanation: The FedEx SMART Centre at IIT Madras (Chennai) focuses on next-gen logistics solutions, where SMART expands to Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research and Technology. The collaboration aims to advance AI-driven and sustainable logistics R&D.

Source: www.iitm.ac.in

Q8) On 19 Aug 2025, the CCEA approved construction of the Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha. What is the approved corridor length?

(a) 110.875 km
(b) 115.500 km
(c) 112.000 km
(d) 108.750 km

Explanation: The CCEA cleared the Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a length of 110.875 km and capital cost of ₹8,307.74 crore to decongest the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack region.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q9) As per provisional data released on 20 Aug 2025, India’s Eight Core Industries (ICI) recorded what year-on-year growth in July 2025?

(a) 2.2%
(b) 3.7%
(c) 1.6%
(d) 2.0%

Explanation: The Eight Core Industries (ICI) grew 2.0% YoY in July 2025, per the Ministry of Commerce & Industry release; the uptick was driven by higher output of steel, cement, fertilisers, and electricity. (Note: the final estimate was later revised to 3.7%.)

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q10) With his 2025 Independence Day address from the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi delivered his ____ consecutive speech, surpassing Indira Gandhi’s record.

(a) 10th
(b) 13th
(c) 12th
(d) 14th

Explanation: On the 79th Independence Day, Narendra Modi gave his 12th consecutive address from the Red Fort, overtaking Indira Gandhi’s streak of 11. The 2025 celebration carried the theme “Naya Bharat”, aligned to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047; the speech lasted 103 minutes, the longest by any PM.

Source: ddnews.gov.in

Q11) In Aug 2025, NCERT added “Operation Sindoor” to the school curriculum. Which pairing of titles with class ranges is correct?

(a) Classes 3–8: A Mission of Honour and Bravery; Classes 9–12: A Saga of Valour
(b) Classes 1–5: A Saga of Valour; Classes 6–12: A Mission of Honour and Bravery
(c) Classes 6–8: A Mission of Honour and Bravery; Classes 9–12: A Saga of Valour
(d) Classes 3–8: A Saga of Valour; Classes 9–12: A Mission of Honour and Bravery

Explanation: NCERT released two supplementary modules on Operation Sindoor—for Classes 3–8: “A Saga of Valour,” and for Classes 9–12: “A Mission of Honour and Bravery”—introduced around 19–20 Aug 2025 to contextualize the operation and its background (including the Pahalgam attack) for school students.

Source: www.ndtv.com

Q12) In Aug 2025, which authority imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Rapido for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practice?

(a) ASCI
(b) TRAI
(c) SEBI
(d) Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

Explanation: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) penalised Rapido (Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd) ₹10,00,000 for its “Guaranteed Auto / Auto in 5 mins or get ₹50” claim, and ordered the company to discontinue the ads and compensate eligible consumers.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q13) 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?

(a) Odisha
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Jharkhand

Explanation: On 18 Aug 2025, JSW Steel and POSCO Group announced an HoA for a 6 MTPA integrated steel plant via a 50:50 JV; Odisha was identified as the preferred site owing to iron ore/coal availability and logistics, with an estimated outlay of about ₹65,000 crore (~USD 7.4 bn).

Source: www.newindianexpress.com

Q14) In Aug 2025, Centum Electronics signed an MoU with which PSU to co-develop advanced defence electronics?

(a) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
(b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
(c) Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI)
(d) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Explanation: Bengaluru-based Centum Electronics inked an MoU with BEL to jointly design and manufacture advanced defence electronics—focusing on electronic warfare systems, next-gen radar technologies, and secure communication solutions—at BEL Corporate Office, Bengaluru.

Source: bel-india.in

Q15) How much funding did FedEx commit (over five years) to establish the SMART Centre with IIT Madras in Chennai?

(a) USD 5 million
(b) USD 3 million
(c) USD 10 million
(d) USD 4 million

Explanation: On 19 Aug 2025, FedEx and IIT Madras inaugurated the FedEx SMART Centre (Supply Chain Modelling, Algorithms, Research and Technology) on the IIT Madras campus, Chennai, backed by a five-year USD 5 million grant to drive sustainable, AI-driven logistics solutions.

Source: www.iitm.ac.in

Q16) Which PSU became the first in India’s power sector to adopt a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan aligned with ISO 22301:2019?

(a) NHPC Limited
(b) NLC India
(c) NTPC Limited
(d) Power Grid Corporation of India

Explanation: NTPC Limited adopted a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aligned with ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity Management Systems), becoming the first PSU in the Indian power sector to do so—aimed at ensuring power-supply continuity during disruptions.

Source: www.business-standard.com

Q17) 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?

(a) Nipman Foundation & Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)
(b) NCPEDP & CPWD
(c) NITI Aayog & UNDP
(d) NSDC & SBI Foundation

Explanation: DEPwD (MoSJE) signed an MoU with Nipman Foundation and YLAC to launch the Breaking Barriers Fellowship—a one-year program placing young professionals in DEPwD offices to strengthen policy support and advance implementation of the RPwD Act, 2016.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q18) 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?

(a) USD 2 trillion
(b) USD 2.5 trillion
(c) USD 1 trillion
(d) USD 3 trillion

Explanation: Unveiled at the FAITH Conclave 2025 (12–13 Aug, New Delhi) under the theme “Indian Tourism – Invincible Spirit,” the roadmap aims for a USD 3 trillion tourism economy by 2047, with goals such as 100 million inbound tourists, 20 billion domestic visits, 200 million tourism jobs, and USD 400 billion in forex earnings.

Source: travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Q19) COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi and AWWA President Sunita Dwivedi pledged organ donation in Aug 2025 at which hospital?

(a) Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi
(b) Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment
(c) AIIMS, New Delhi
(d) Command Hospital (Air Force), Bengaluru

Explanation: On 20 Aug 2025, COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi and Sunita Dwivedi (AWWA President) pledged to donate their organs at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, giving a push to AORTA (Armed Forces Organ Retrieval & Transplantation Authority). The Army has already set a record with 26,000+ personnel pledging organ donation in a single campaign, led under DGAFMS Surg Vice Adm Arti Sarin.

Source: www.pib.gov.in

Q20) In Aug 2025, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway inaugurated in Rohini has what length?

(a) 12.5 km
(b) 14.0 km
(c) 10.1 km
(d) 8.7 km

Explanation: The Delhi section spans 10.1 km, built for about ₹5,360 crore, and was opened along with the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of UER-II (≈₹5,580 crore), together forming nearly ₹11,000 crore of highway works to decongest NCR.

Source: www.pmindia.gov.in

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