Current Affairs Quiz – 13th August 2025
Question 1
Patriots Day is observed on August 13, 2025 in which Indian state?
A) Assam
B) Manipur
C) Nagaland
D) Mizoram
Answer: B) Manipur
Patriots Day in Manipur commemorates the execution of Manipur royal Bir Tikendrajit and General Thangal by the British in 1891 during the Anglo-Manipur War.
Question 2
What is the current repo rate maintained by RBI as per the August 2025 monetary policy review?
A) 5.25%
B) 5.50%
C) 5.75%
D) 6.00%
Answer: B) 5.50%
The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 5.50% during the August 2025 monetary policy review while keeping a neutral stance.
Question 3
How many crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions did UIDAI achieve on August 10, 2025?
A) 150 crore
B) 175 crore
C) 200 crore
D) 225 crore
Answer: C) 200 crore
UIDAI achieved the milestone of 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions on August 10, 2025, doubling from 100 crore in January 2025.
Question 4
India’s retail inflation in July 2025 dropped to which level, marking an eight-year low?
A) 1.25%
B) 1.55%
C) 1.75%
D) 2.00%
Answer: B) 1.55%
India’s retail inflation eased to an eight-year low of 1.55% in July 2025, primarily driven by a sharp drop in food inflation which turned negative for the first time since February 2019.
Question 5
Which country is scheduled to host the Trump-Putin summit on August 15, 2025?
A) Finland
B) Switzerland
C) United States (Alaska)
D) Russia
Answer: C) United States (Alaska)
The Trump-Putin Alaska Summit is scheduled for August 15, 2025, to discuss the Ukraine conflict without Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s participation.
Question 6
Who was recently appointed as the new RAW Chief?
A) Kesavan Ramachandran
B) Parag Jain
C) Sunil Jayawant Kadam
D) Sahil Kini
Answer: B) Parag Jain
Parag Jain was appointed as the new RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) Chief in the recent appointments made during July-August 2025.
Question 7
The Banking Laws Amendment Act 2025 came into effect from which date?
A) July 1, 2025
B) August 1, 2025
C) August 13, 2025
D) September 1, 2025
Answer: B) August 1, 2025
The Banking Laws Amendment Act 2025 came into effect from August 1, introducing 19 amendments across five key legislations to improve governance standards and enhance depositor protection.
Question 8
Which Australian cricketer recently overtook Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-getter in T20 cricket?
A) Steve Smith
B) Aaron Finch
C) David Warner
D) Glenn Maxwell
Answer: C) David Warner
Australian veteran David Warner overtook Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-getter in T20 cricket with 13,545 runs.
Question 9
RBI has projected India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 at what percentage?
A) 6.0%
B) 6.5%
C) 7.0%
D) 7.5%
Answer: B) 6.5%
The Reserve Bank of India maintained its real GDP growth forecast for FY26 at 6.5% while reducing the inflation forecast to 3.1% from the earlier estimate of 3.7%.
Question 10
Which state government recently launched the AI-enabled system ‘Garuda Drishti’ to detect cyber frauds?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Maharashtra
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched Garuda Drishti, an AI-enabled system to detect cyber frauds, hate speech, and fake news across social media platforms.
Scoring Guide
9-10 Correct: Excellent! You’re well-prepared for competitive exams
7-8 Correct: Good performance, keep practicing
5-6 Correct: Average score, focus on daily current affairs
Below 5: Need more preparation, read current affairs regularly
Important Tips for Competitive Exams
Focus on dates, numbers, and specific details mentioned in current affairs
Pay attention to government schemes and policy changes
Remember key appointments and their designations
Keep track of international developments and India’s role
Practice MCQs regularly to improve speed and accuracy
The quiz has been created as a downloadable file covering all major current affairs topics from August 13, 2025. These questions are specifically designed to match the pattern and difficulty level of SSC, Bank PO, UPSC, and other competitive examinations in India. Each question includes detailed explanations to help candidates understand the context and remember important facts for their exam preparation.
