Current Affairs Quiz – 21.08.2025

Test Your Knowledge with Today’s Important Events

Question 1

Which missile was successfully test-fired by India from Chandipur, Odisha on August 20, 2025?

a) Agni-3
b) Agni-5
c) Prithvi-2
d) BrahMos

Answer: b) Agni-5

The Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile was successfully test-fired with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, having a range exceeding 5,000 kilometers.

Question 2

The Online Gaming Bill 2025 passed by Parliament includes which of the following provisions?

a) Complete ban on all online games
b) Complete ban on money-based online games
c) Regulation of social media platforms
d) Ban on mobile gaming apps

Answer: b) Complete ban on money-based online games

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 bans money-based online games while promoting e-sports and social gaming platforms, with penalties up to 3 years imprisonment and Rs 1 crore fine.

Question 3

What is the current repo rate maintained by RBI in August 2025?

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% in the August 2025 MPC meeting, keeping a neutral stance amid tariff uncertainties and ongoing transmission of past rate cuts.

Question 4

Which scheme was launched by the government from August 1, 2025, with an outlay of Rs 99,446 crore?

a) PM Awas Yojana
b) PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
c) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
d) PM Ujjwala Yojana

Answer: b) PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is an employment-linked incentive scheme aimed at creating over 3.5 crore jobs over two years, with 1.92 crore beneficiaries being first-time workers.

Question 5

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during which program?

a) Press Conference
b) Jan Sunwai Programme
c) Cabinet Meeting
d) Public Rally

Answer: b) Jan Sunwai Programme

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was attacked during the Jan Sunwai programme at her Civil Lines office by an accused who posed as a complainant during the public hearing.

Question 6

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to which region to mark 60 years of Chinese rule?

a) Hong Kong
b) Taiwan
c) Tibet
d) Xinjiang

Answer: c) Tibet

Xi Jinping made his second visit to Tibet as president to celebrate 60 years of the Tibet Autonomous Region, emphasizing the need to maintain political stability and guide Tibetan Buddhism.

Question 7

Russian President Putin is confirmed to visit India by when?

a) September 2025
b) October 2025
c) End of 2025
d) Early 2026

Answer: c) End of 2025

Putin is confirmed to visit India by the end of 2025 for the annual India-Russia summit, marking his first visit since December 2021, before the Ukraine war began.

Question 8

How many drones and missiles did Russia use in its major attack on Ukraine on August 21, 2025?

a) 400 drones and 30 missiles
b) 574 drones and 40 missiles
c) 600 drones and 50 missiles
d) 500 drones and 35 missiles

Answer: b) 574 drones and 40 missiles

Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks with 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles, resulting in one death and 22 injuries while targeting civilian infrastructure.

Question 9

Which Indian chess players are competing in the Sinquefield Cup as part of the Grand Chess Tour?

a) Anand and Harikrishna
b) Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa
c) Vidit and Arjun
d) Pentala and Adhiban

Answer: b) Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa

D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are competing in the Sinquefield Cup, with Gukesh securing victory against Abdusattorov in a recent classical match.

Question 10

The core sector growth in India slowed to what percentage in July 2025?

a) 1.5%
b) 2.0%
c) 2.5%
d) 3.0%

Answer: b) 2.0%

Core sector growth moderated to 2% in July 2025, raising concerns about economic momentum and indicating the need for policy support measures to boost industrial activity.

Answer Key Summary

1. b) Agni-5 – India successfully test-fired Agni-5 missile

2. b) Complete ban on money-based online games – Online Gaming Bill 2025 provision

3. b) 5.50% – Current RBI repo rate

4. b) PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana – Employment scheme launched

5. b) Jan Sunwai Programme – Delhi CM attack incident

6. c) Tibet – Xi Jinping’s rare visit destination

7. c) End of 2025 – Putin’s India visit timeline

8. b) 574 drones and 40 missiles – Russia’s Ukraine attack scale

9. b) Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa – Indian chess players in Sinquefield Cup

10. b) 2.0% – Core sector growth rate in July 2025

Scoring Guide:

• 9-10 Correct: Excellent current affairs knowledge

• 7-8 Correct: Good awareness level

• 5-6 Correct: Average performance, need more practice

• Below 5: Requires intensive current affairs study