Quiz Instructions
This quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions based on current affairs from 18.08.2025
Each question carries equal marks
Choose the best answer from the given options
Answers are provided immediately after each question
Current Affairs Quiz – 18.08.2025
Question 1: Which two major highway projects worth approximately ₹11,000 crore were inaugurated by PM Modi in Delhi on August 18, 2025?
A) Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and Eastern Peripheral Expressway
B) Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II
C) Yamuna Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway
D) Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Kundli-Manesar Expressway
Answer: B) Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II
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%
Question 3: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 came into effect from which date?
A) August 1, 2025
B) August 15, 2025
C) July 1, 2025
D) August 18, 2025
Answer: A) August 1, 2025
Question 4: Which state launched its first green hydrogen plant, becoming the second state in India to operate a commercial green hydrogen facility?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh
Question 5: Who was declared as the NDA’s nominee for the post of Vice-President of India?
A) CP Radhakrishnan
B) Jagdeep Dhankhar
C) M Venkaiah Naidu
D) Hamid Ansari
Answer: A) CP Radhakrishnan
Question 6: The devastating cloudburst in which district of Jammu & Kashmir claimed over 60 lives at the Machail Mata Yatra base camp?
A) Doda
B) Kishtwar
C) Ramban
D) Udhampur
Answer: B) Kishtwar
Question 7: Which captain was named to lead Pakistan’s squad for the Asia Cup, replacing Babar Azam?
A) Mohammad Rizwan
B) Salman Ali Agha
C) Shaheen Afridi
D) Fakhar Zaman
Answer: B) Salman Ali Agha
Question 8: The Trump-Putin summit held in August 2025 took place in which location?
A) Moscow
B) Geneva
C) Alaska
D) Washington DC
Answer: C) Alaska
Question 9: Which scheme was introduced by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore targeting over 3.5 crore jobs?
A) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
B) PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
C) PM Fasal Bima Yojana
D) PM Awas Yojana
Answer: B) PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)
Question 10: Which Indian shuttler won her first International Challenge title in Malaysia?
A) PV Sindhu
B) Saina Nehwal
C) Devika Sihag
D) Carolina Marin
Answer: C) Devika Sihag
Quiz Performance Analysis
Scoring Guide:
9-10 Correct: Excellent knowledge of current affairs
7-8 Correct: Good grasp of daily events
5-6 Correct: Average awareness, needs improvement
Below 5: Requires focused study of current affairs
Key Topics Covered
This quiz comprehensively covers major current affairs topics essential for competitive exams:
National Events: Infrastructure projects, government appointments, natural disasters
Economic & Banking: RBI policy, banking reforms, government schemes
Sports: Cricket tournaments, individual achievements
International Affairs: Diplomatic summits, global politics
Government Policies: New schemes, legislative amendments
Exam Preparation Tips
Read daily current affairs from multiple sources
Focus on government schemes and their financial allocations
Keep track of RBI monetary policy decisions
Stay updated on international summits and diplomatic events
Practice MCQs regularly to improve speed and accuracy
Note important dates, figures, and personalities
Connect current events with static GK topics
