Current Affairs 05st August 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which country’s annual inflation rate was reported at 0.9% in July 2025?
[A] South Korea
[B] Philippines
[C] India
[D] Japan
Answer: B [Philippines]
Explanation: Posts on X indicate that the Philippines recorded an annual inflation rate of 0.9% in July 2025, a near six-year low, paving the way for potential rate cuts by the central bank.
2. What is the theme of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention 2025 held in Bhubaneswar?
[A] India’s Global Connect
[B] Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat
[C] Unity in Diversity
[D] Bharat’s Progress
Answer: B [Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat]
Explanation: The PBD Convention, held from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, focuses on the theme ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,’ celebrating the role of the Indian diaspora in India’s development.
3. Which Indian state recently launched the ‘Him Bus Plus’ scheme to enhance public transport?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Haryana
Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Explanation: The ‘Him Bus Plus’ scheme was introduced in Himachal Pradesh to integrate digital facilities, fare concessions, and tourist amenities, improving public transport services.
4. Who was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Israel in 2025?
[A] Aruna Kumar Datta
[B] Jitendra Pal Singh
[C] Shubhanshu Shukla
[D] Narinder Chatrath
Answer: B [Jitendra Pal Singh]
Explanation: Jitendra Pal Singh was recently appointed as India’s new Ambassador to Israel, as noted in current affairs updates for 2025.
5. Which city is set to host the AI Action Summit 2025?
[A] New York
[B] Paris
[C] Geneva
[D] Tokyo
Answer: B [Paris]
Explanation: Paris has been designated as the host city for the AI Action Summit 2025, focusing on global AI advancements and policies.
6. Which country developed the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic ballistic missile?
[A] Russia
[B] Turkey
[C] China
[D] Israel
Answer: B [Turkey]
Explanation: Turkey successfully developed and tested the Tayfun Block-4 hypersonic ballistic missile, as reported on July 22, 2025.
7. What is the primary objective of the ‘UP AGREES’ project launched by Uttar Pradesh?
[A] To reduce urban pollution
[B] To increase farmers’ income and boost crop production
[C] To promote GM crops
[D] To build new schools for farmers’ children
Answer: B [To increase farmers’ income and boost crop production]
Explanation: The UP AGREES project, supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance farmers’ income and agricultural productivity, focusing on 21 districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh and 7 in Bundelkhand.
8. Which Indian state’s tableau won the first prize in the states/UTs category at the Republic Day Parade 2025?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh’s tableau was awarded first prize in the states/UTs category at the Republic Day Parade 2025, showcasing its cultural and developmental achievements.
9. Which ministry launched the IndiaAI compute portal and dataset platform AIKosha in 2025?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[C] Ministry of Communications
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Explanation: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the IndiaAI compute portal and AIKosha platform to support AI innovation and research in India.
10. Which Indian naval ship rescued crew members from an oil vessel fire in the Gulf of Oman in 2025?
[A] INS Shivalik
[B] INS Tabar
[C] INS Himgiri
[D] INS Kaveri
Answer: B [INS Tabar]
Explanation: INS Tabar, a Talwar-class frigate, acted swiftly to rescue crew members after a fire broke out on an oil vessel in the Gulf of Oman in 2025.
11. What is the name of the invasive plant being removed in Tamil Nadu’s Kanniyakumari region?
[A] Mucuna bracteata
[B] Lantana camara
[C] Prosopis juliflora
[D] Eichhornia crassipes
Answer: A [Mucuna bracteata]
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is running a pilot project to remove Mucuna bracteata, an invasive plant, from rubber plantations and forest areas in Kanniyakumari.
12. Which two countries became full members of the EU’s Schengen area on January 1, 2025?
[A] Cyprus and Ireland
[B] Romania and Bulgaria
[C] Iceland and Cyprus
[D] None of the Above
Answer: B [Romania and Bulgaria]
Explanation: Romania and Bulgaria achieved full membership in the EU’s Schengen area on January 1, 2025, enabling seamless travel within the single visa jurisdiction.
13. Where was India’s first Coastline-Waders Bird Census conducted in 2025?
[A] Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
[B] Marine National Park, Jamnagar
[C] Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh
[D] Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B [Marine National Park, Jamnagar]
Explanation: The Gujarat government and Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat conducted India’s first coastal and wader bird census from January 3 to 5, 2025, at the Marine National Park in Jamnagar.
14. Who won the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco-Roman category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships?
[A] Narender Berwal
[B] Sunil Kumar
[C] Sanjay Singh
[D] Jiaxin Huang
Answer: B [Sunil Kumar]
Explanation: Sunil Kumar won the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco-Roman category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships in Amman, Jordan, defeating Jiaxin Huang from China.
15. Which Indian state declared Dhanushkodi a sanctuary for Greater Flamingos in 2025?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Gujarat
Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Explanation: On World Environment Day 2025, Tamil Nadu designated Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram district as a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary to protect migratory birds and marine biodiversity.
16. Who was elected as the President of Belarus in 2025?
[A] Michel Martin
[B] Francois Barua
[C] Alexander Lukashenko
[D] None of the Above
Answer: C [Alexander Lukashenko]
Explanation: Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected as the President of Belarus in 2025, continuing his long-standing leadership.
17. Which city hosted the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in 2025?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bhopal
[C] Bhubaneswar
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: C [Bhubaneswar]
Explanation: Bhubaneswar hosted the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 from January 8-10, themed ‘Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.’
18. What is “Mucuna bracteata,” recently in the news?
[A] Asteroid
[B] Invasive plant
[C] Newly discovered species of fish
[D] A type of vitamin
Answer: B [Invasive plant]
Explanation: Mucuna bracteata, an invasive plant, is being removed from Tamil Nadu’s forests and plantations to protect native ecosystems.
19. Which class of frigates does INS Tabar, recently in the news, belong to?
[A] Shivalik-class
[B] Talwar-class
[C] Nilgiri-class
[D] Brahmaputra-class
Answer: B [Talwar-class]
Explanation: INS Tabar, a Talwar-class frigate, was involved in a rescue operation in the Gulf of Oman, showcasing India’s naval prowess.
20. Who was appointed as the Acting Director General of the CRPF in 2025?
[A] A.P. Maheshwari
[B] Prakash Mishra
[C] O P Singh
[D] Vitul Kumar
Answer: D [Vitul Kumar]
Explanation: Vitul Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer, was appointed as the Acting Director General of the CRPF following Anish Dayal Singh’s retirement.
21. Which ministry launched the IndiaAI compute portal and AIKosha dataset platform?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[C] Ministry of Communications
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Explanation: The IndiaAI compute portal and AIKosha platform were launched to boost AI innovation and research in India.
22. What is the theme of National Safety Week 2025?
[A] Our Aim – Zero Harm
[B] Focus on Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence
[C] Safety and Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat
[D] Nurture Young Minds, Develop Safety Culture
Answer: C [Safety and Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat]
Explanation: The 54th National Safety Week (March 4-10, 2025) emphasizes safety’s role in India’s development under the theme ‘Safety and Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat.’
23. Which Indian state is drafting a new leather and footwear policy to boost exports?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is drafting a leather and footwear policy to enhance exports, aiming for $50 billion by 2030, modeled on Tamil Nadu’s framework.
24. Who was elected as the President of Belarus in 2025?
[A] Michel Martin
[B] Francois Barua
[C] Alexander Lukashenko
[D] None of the Above
Answer: C [Alexander Lukashenko]
Explanation: Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected as the President of Belarus in 2025, continuing his long-standing leadership.
25. Which minister met the UK Foreign Secretary to discuss the India-UK Free Trade Agreement in June 2025?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Piyush Goyal
[C] S. Jaishankar
[D] Rajnath Singh
Answer: B [Piyush Goyal]
Explanation: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on June 7, 2025, to finalize the India-UK FTA, boosting bilateral trade.