Current Affairs MCQs : Dated – 23 August 2025

ByArchit Gulia

Q. Who won the gold medal for India in the 72kg category at the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Bulgaria?
a) Priya Malik
b) Kajal Dochak
c) Reena
d) Shruti

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Answer: b) Kajal Dochak

Q. The National Space Day was celebrated in India on 23 August 2025 to commemorate the successful soft landing of which mission?
a) Chandrayaan-1
b) Chandrayaan-2
c) Chandrayaan-3
d) Mangalyaan

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Answer: c) Chandrayaan-3

Q. On 22 August 2025, the Supreme Court modified its earlier order regarding stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. According to the new order, stray dogs may be released back to their original areas only after:
A) Rabies treatment only
B) Sterilisation and vaccination
C) MCD registration
D) Adoption by animal lovers

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Answer: B) Sterilisation and vaccination

Archit Gulia is a Senior Editor at gknow.in, where he spearheads the Hindi News section and specializes in drafting high-yield Current Affairs MCQs. An Engineering Graduate by education, Archit combines his analytical mindset with a passion for digital publishing to ensure every question meets the rigorous standards of competitive exams. With over 3 years of experience as a core author for the platform, he is dedicated to making complex news accessible and actionable for millions of aspirants.

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