August, 2025 Current Affairs Quiz

Page Number- 4

(1) Which state government has lifted the ban on heritage sports??

  • A. Haryana
  • B. Madhya Pradesh
  • C. Rajasthan
  • D. Punjab

(2) Which company has got the license to start satellite internet service in India??

  • A. Starlink
  • B. Airtel
  • C. Jio
  • D. Microsoft

(3) Laura Dahlmeier was a biathlete of which country who has passed away??

  • A. Russia
  • B. Germany
  • C. Japan
  • D. America

(4) Which Indian state recently launched the nation’s first AI-powered Anganwadi centre??

  • A. Karnataka
  • B. Gujarat
  • C. Maharashtra
  • D. Uttar Pradesh

(5) What action has the Kerala High Court recently ordered for the conservation of the Ashtamudi Wetland??

  • A. Construction of a tourism park
  • B. Formation of a dedicated management unit and conservation plan
  • C. Total ban on fishing in the lake
  • D. Installation of smart meters for water usage

(6) What is the total amount of grant-in-aid approved by the Union Cabinet for the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)??

  • A. 500 Crore
  • B. 1000 Crore
  • C. 2000 Crore
  • D. 20,000 Crore

(7) Over how many years will the Central Sector Scheme for NCDC be implemented??

  • A. 2024–2026
  • B. 2025–2029
  • C. 2023–2026
  • D. 2026–2030

(8) What is the new maximum tenure for directors (excluding chairpersons and whole-time directors) in cooperative banks??

  • A. 5 Years
  • B. 8 Years
  • C. 10 Years
  • D. 15 Years

(9) When did the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 officially come into effect??

  • A. 1 July 2025
  • B. 15 August 2025
  • C. 31 July 2025
  • D. 1 August 2025

(10) What is the main feature of the newly introduced Schengen “cascade” visa system for Indian travellers??

  • A. It allows permanent residency in Europe
  • B. It offers employment opportunities in EU countries
  • C. It provides long-term, multiple-entry visas based on travel history
  • D. It eliminates visa requirements for Indian nationals