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Current Affairs Quiz – 22.08.2025

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Question 1

Which thermal power plant worth Rs 6,880 crore was inaugurated by PM Modi in Bihar on 22nd August 2025?

A) Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Plant
B) Buxar Thermal Power Plant
C) Patna Thermal Power Plant
D) Gaya Thermal Power Plant

Answer: B) Buxar Thermal Power Plant


Question 2

What is the total length of the three new Kolkata Metro stretches inaugurated on 22nd August 2025?

A) 12.45 km
B) 13.62 km
C) 14.25 km
D) 15.30 km

Answer: B) 13.62 km


Question 3

Which bill was passed by Parliament with voice vote in Rajya Sabha amid Opposition protests?

A) Digital India Bill, 2025
B) Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill, 2025
C) Cyber Security Enhancement Bill, 2025
D) Technology Regulation Bill, 2025

Answer: B) Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill, 2025


Question 4

What is the name of India’s planned space station unveiled by ISRO during National Space Day celebrations?

A) Bharat Space Station
B) Indian Space Habitat
C) Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
D) National Space Platform

Answer: C) Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)


Question 5

Which advanced ballistic missile was successfully test-fired by India from Odisha?

A) Agni-3
B) Agni-4
C) Agni-5
D) Agni-6

Answer: C) Agni-5


Question 6

What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in Q1FY26 according to SBI Research Report?

A) 6.5%-6.8%
B) 6.8%-7.0%
C) 7.0%-7.5%
D) 7.2%-7.8%

Answer: B) 6.8%-7.0%


Question 7

Which company did Wipro acquire for up to $375 million?

A) Harman Digital Services
B) Harman Connected Services
C) Harman Technology Solutions
D) Harman Cloud Services

Answer: B) Harman Connected Services


Question 8

How much did EPFO hike the ex-gratia amount under Death Relief Fund from April 1, 2025?

A) Rs 10 lakhs
B) Rs 12 lakhs
C) Rs 15 lakhs
D) Rs 18 lakhs

Answer: C) Rs 15 lakhs


Question 9

Which wrestler from India became Under-20 World Champion in wrestling competition?

A) Priya Malik
B) Reena
C) Tapasya Gehlawat
D) Anshu Malik

Answer: C) Tapasya Gehlawat


Question 10

What is the simplified GST structure recommended by the Group of Ministers?

A) Three slabs: 5%, 12%, 18%
B) Two slabs: 5% and 18%
C) Two slabs: 12% and 28%
D) Four slabs: 5%, 12%, 18%, 28%

Answer: B) Two slabs: 5% and 18%


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