Current Affairs 15st August 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which ministry is promoting GI-tagged Indian textiles through schemes like NHDP and HMA?
a) Ministry of Commerce
b) Ministry of Culture
c) Ministry of Textiles
d) Ministry of MSME
Answer: c
Explanation: The Ministry of Textiles is actively promoting Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Indian textiles through schemes like the National Handloom Develod)pmentd) Programme (NHDP) and the Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA). These initiatives aim to support weavers and promote traditionc)Indian textiles globally.
2. Which Indian digital payment platform recorded over 707 million daily transactions recently?
a) BharatQR
b) NEFT
c) UPI
d) IMPS
Answer: c
Explanation: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has seen a massive surge in usage, recording over 707 million daily transactions in 2025, making it one of the world’s leading digital payment platforms due to its ease of use and widespread adoption.
3. Which country hosted the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO)?
a) India
b) China
c) UK
d) Russia
Answer: b
Explanation: China hosted the 17th International Earth Sciences Olympiad (IESO) in 2025, an event that brings together young students to compete in earth sciences, fostering global scientific collaboration.
4. Which scheme aims to redevelop railway stations across India?
a) Smart Railways Scheme
b) Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
c) Rail Vikas Yojana
d) Station Modernization Mission
Answer: b
Explanation: The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a flagship initiative by the Indian Railways to modernize and redevelop railway stations across India, enhancing passenger amenities and infrastructure.
5. What is the official theme for India’s 79th Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2025?
a) Viksit Bharat
b) Naya Bharat
c) One Nation
d) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation: The theme for India’s 79th Independence Day in 2025 is ‘Naya Bharat,’ emphasizing a vision for a new, progressive India with focus on development and unity.
6. Which state won the 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship 2025?
a) Haryana
b) Jharkhand
c) Punjab
d) Odisha
Answer: b
Explanation: Jharkhand emerged victorious in the 15th Junior National Women’s Hockey Championship 2025, showcasing the state’s growing prowess in women’s hockey.
7. The SHRESTH Index, recently launched, evaluates state performance in which sector?
a) Education
b) Health
c) Drug Regulation
d) Agriculture
Answer: c
Explanation: The SHRESTH Index, launched by the Union Health Ministry, benchmarks the performance of states in drug regulation, ensuring quality and safety in pharmaceutical practices.
8. Who were named ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for July 2025, respectively?
a) Virat Kohli and Ellyse Perry
b) Shubman Gill and Sophia Dunkley
c) Rohit Sharma and Smriti Mandhana
d) Jasprit Bumrah and Harmanpreet Kaur
Answer: b
Explanation: Shubman Gill and Sophia Dunkley were recognized as the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for July 2025 for their outstanding performances in international cricket.
9. Which country signed a Strategic Partnership with India in August 2025?
a) Japan
b) Philippines
c) Australia
d) France
Answer: b
Explanation: India and the Philippines signed a Strategic Partnership agreement in August 2025 to deepen cooperation in defense, trade, and maritime security.
10. Which disease did the World Health Organization confirm Kenya eliminated as a public health problem in August 2025?
a) Malaria
b) Human African Trypanosomiasis
c) Tuberculosis
d) Polio
Answer: b
Explanation: The World Health Organization confirmed that Kenya eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) as a public health problem in August 2025, a significant public health achievement.
11. In which year did the Kakori Train Action take place, marking its 100th anniversary in August 2025?
a) 1920
b) 1925
c) 1930
d) 1935
Answer: b
Explanation: The Kakori Train Action, a significant event in India’s freedom struggle led by revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil, occurred in 1925, and its centenary was commemorated in August 2025.
12. Which virus was reclassified by the WHO as carcinogenic alongside Hepatitis B and C in August 2025?
a) Hepatitis A
b) Hepatitis D
c) HPV
d) Ebola
Answer: b
Explanation: The World Health Organization reclassified Hepatitis D as carcinogenic to humans in August 2025, aligning it with Hepatitis B and C due to its association with liver cancer.
13. Which state’s Goods and Services Tax Act was amended by a Bill passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2025?
a) Gujarat
b) Manipur
c) Kerala
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b
Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed a bill in August 2025 to amend the Goods and Services Tax Act of Manipur, aimed at improving tax administration in the state.
14. Which lunar lander was tested by China for its manned moon mission?
a) Chang’e
b) Lanyue
c) Yutu
d) Tiangong
Answer: b
Explanation: China tested the Lanyue lunar lander in 2025 as part of its ambitious manned moon mission, advancing its space exploration capabilities.
15. Which principle did the Supreme Court cite in allowing Pollution Control Boards to impose damages?
a) Precautionary Principle
b) Polluter Pays Principle
c) Sustainable Development
d) Public Trust Doctrine
Answer: b
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India cited the Polluter Pays Principle in August 2025, enabling Pollution Control Boards to impose damages on entities causing environmental harm.
16. Which country signed a protocol with India on August 6, 2025, to deepen cooperation in railways, mining, and fertilizers?
a) Brazil
b) Russia
c) Canada
d) South Africa
Answer: b
Explanation: India and Russia signed a protocol on August 6, 2025, to enhance bilateral cooperation in railways, mining, and fertilizers, strengthening their strategic partnership.
17. Which initiative was launched by the Indian Council of Medical Research for school students?
a) Young Scientists Program
b) Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers
c) STEM for Future
d) Health Research Scholars
Answer: b
Explanation: The Indian Council of Medical Research launched the Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers initiative to engage school students in scientific research and innovation.
18. Which international maritime rules does the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, adopt?
a) Hamburg Rules
b) Hague-Visby Rules
c) Rotterdam Rules
d) York-Antwerp Rules
Answer: b
Explanation: The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, passed by the Indian government, adopts the Hague-Visby Rules to modernize maritime trade regulations.
19. Which city has been proposed as the lead host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in India’s bid?
a) New Delhi
b) Mumbai
c) Ahmedabad
d) Bengaluru
Answer: c
Explanation: Ahmedabad has been proposed as the lead host city for India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, highlighting its growing infrastructure and sports facilities.
20. Which state is at the top of the Fiscal Health Index Report 2025 released by NITI Aayog?
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Odisha
Answer: d
Explanation: Odisha topped the Fiscal Health Index Report 2025 by NITI Aayog, reflecting its strong fiscal management and economic policies.
21. Which Indian Navy ship conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius recently?
a) INS Viraat
b) INS Sarvekshak
c) INS Kalvari
d) INS Saryu
Answer: b
Explanation: INS Sarvekshak, an Indian Navy survey ship, conducted a hydrographic survey of Mauritius in 2025 to support maritime navigation and bilateral cooperation.
22. What is the name of India’s first indigenous micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones?
a) Bhargavastra
b) Agni
c) Vayu
d) Saryu
Answer: c
Explanation: Vayu is India’s first indigenous micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones, enhancing the country’s defense capabilities against modern threats.
23. Which country withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in August 2025?
a) United States
b) Russia
c) China
d) India
Answer: b
Explanation: Russia withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in August 2025, citing strategic concerns and shifts in global security dynamics.
24. What is the name of the campaign launched by the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority in August 2025?
a) Nivesh Suraksha
b) Saksham Niveshak
c) Dhan Vikas
d) Investor Shield
Answer: b
Explanation: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) launched the “Saksham Niveshak” campaign, a 100-day drive to help shareholders reclaim unclaimed dividends and update KYC details.
25. Which Indian state declared August 12 as Safai Andolan Day for the Indus River?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Ladakh
d) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: c
Explanation: Ladakh declared August 12 as Safai Andolan Day to promote the cleaning and conservation of the Indus River, involving multiple stakeholders like the Indian Army and NGOs.