Current Affairs Quiz – 06.08.2025

For Banking, SSC & Other Competitive Exams

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question. Answers are provided immediately after each question.

Question 1: What is the current repo rate that RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain in August 2025?

A) 5.0%
B) 5.5%
C) 6.0%
D) 6.5%

Answer: B) 5.5%
The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee under Governor Sanjay Malhotra is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 percent during the August 2025 review.

Question 2: The Defence Acquisition Council approved military upgrade proposals worth how much amount on August 05, 2025?

A) ₹57,000 crore
B) ₹62,000 crore
C) ₹67,000 crore
D) ₹72,000 crore

Answer: C) ₹67,000 crore
Defence Acquisition Council under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cleared proposals worth ₹67,000 crore for Indian Armed Forces on August 05, 2025.

Question 3: Which state topped the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) launched by NITI Aayog in August 2025?

A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Delhi
D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: C) Delhi
Delhi topped the India Electric Mobility Index ranking with a score of 77, followed by Maharashtra (68) and Chandigarh (65).

Question 4: The cloudburst that triggered flash floods in Uttarakhand occurred in which village?

A) Kedarnath
B) Dharali
C) Gangotri
D) Harsil

Answer: B) Dharali
Major cloudburst struck Dharali village in Uttarkashi district on August 05, 2025, causing devastating flash floods and casualties.

Question 5: Magnus Carlsen won the Chess Esports World Cup 2025 with a prize money of:

A) $200,000
B) $250,000
C) $300,000
D) $350,000

Answer: B) $250,000
Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the first-ever Chess Esports World Cup with a prize money of $250,000 for first place.

Question 6: India became which ranked aviation market globally in 2024?

A) 4th largest
B) 5th largest
C) 6th largest
D) 7th largest

Answer: B) 5th largest
India emerged as the world’s fifth-largest aviation market in 2024, handling 241 million passengers with 11.1 percent growth over 2023.

Question 7: The first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was held with which theme?

A) Unity in Diversity
B) Cultural Heritage Celebration
C) SaptaSur – Seven Nations, One Melody
D) Regional Harmony Festival

Answer: C) SaptaSur – Seven Nations, One Melody
The first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival held in New Delhi on August 04, 2025, had the theme ‘SaptaSur – Seven Nations, One Melody’.

Question 8: Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 set a Guinness World Record with how many registrations?

A) 2.53 crore
B) 3.53 crore
C) 4.53 crore
D) 5.53 crore

Answer: B) 3.53 crore
PM Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 achieved a Guinness World Record with 3.53 crore valid registrations on the MyGov platform.

Question 9: Former J&K Governor Satyapal Malik, who passed away in August 2025, was aged:

A) 77 years
B) 78 years
C) 79 years
D) 80 years

Answer: C) 79 years
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik died on August 05, 2025, at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness.

Question 10: Bharti Airtel’s consolidated net profit increased by what percentage in Q1FY26?

A) 38%
B) 43%
C) 48%
D) 53%

Answer: B) 43%
Bharti Airtel reported a 43 percent jump in consolidated net profit to ₹5,948 crore in Q1FY26, showing strong quarterly performance.

Quiz Summary

This quiz covers major current affairs topics from August 06, 2025, including:

• Economic Policy: RBI monetary policy decisions and business earnings

• Defence & Security: Major military procurement approvals and strategic initiatives

• Government Initiatives: New schemes, infrastructure projects, and policy launches

• International Relations: Trade tensions, diplomatic events, and cultural cooperation

• Sports & Entertainment: Chess championships and major sporting events

• Natural Disasters: Emergency response and relief operations

• Technology & Innovation: Digital India progress and EV policy developments

Scoring Guide:

• 9-10 Correct: Excellent preparation level

• 7-8 Correct: Good awareness of current events

• 5-6 Correct: Average knowledge, need more reading

• Below 5: Requires intensive current affairs study

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