Q: During his Tokyo visit, PM Modi announced a target of how much Japanese investment in India over the next 10 years?
a) 5 trillion yen
b) 7 trillion yen
c) 8 trillion yen
d) 10 trillion yen
Q. What was India’s GDP growth rate in the April–June quarter of 2025-26?
a) 6.5%
b) 7.0%
c) 7.8%
d) 8.2%
GDP Growth: India’s economy grew 7.8% in April–June 2025, up from 6.5% in Q1 2024-25.
Key Drivers:
RBI Outlook:
Growth exceeded RBI’s projection of 6.5% for Q1. Full-year 2025-26 forecast remains 6.5%.
On 29 August 2025, India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to strengthen collaboration in the critical minerals and mining sector during PM Modi’s visit to Tokyo for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The pact, signed between India’s Ministry of Mines and Japan’s METI, focuses on building resilient supply chains, joint mineral projects, sustainable deep-sea mining, stockpiling strategies, and investments in India and third countries.
PM Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba also set a target of 10 trillion yen Japanese investment in India over 10 years, emphasizing cooperation in SMEs, start-ups, and eight pillars: investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, people-to-people exchanges, and state-prefecture ties. ISRO and JAXA to collaborate on Chandrayaan-5 under LUPEX programme.
Q. National Sports Day (29 August) marks the birth anniversary of which legendary Indian sportsperson?
a) Kapil Dev
b) P. T. Usha
c) Major Dhyan Chand
d) Milkha Singh
Q. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation tour from August 29–September 1, 2025, covers which two countries?
a) Japan and South Korea
b) Japan and China
c) China and Russia
d) South Korea and Vietnam
Q. Who has been appointed as India’s next High Commissioner to Canada in August 2025?
a) Sanjay Kumar Verma
b) Dinesh K. Patnaik
c) Vikram Misri
d) S. Jaishankar
India has appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik (IFS, 1990 batch), currently Ambassador to Spain, as the next High Commissioner to Canada.
Canada has named veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as its new High Commissioner to India.
These appointments mark a step toward restoring diplomatic ties strained in October 2024 when India recalled High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma after tensions with then-PM Justin Trudeau.
Relations began improving after Mark Carney became Canadian PM, leading to a positive Modi–Carney bilateral meeting at the G7 Outreach Summit (June 18, 2025).
Both sides agreed to reinstate High Commissioners as the first step in normalizing ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on two-nation tour from August 29 to September 1, 2025, visiting Japan and China to strengthen India’s strategic partnerships, enhance regional cooperation, and participate in high-level diplomatic engagements.
Japan (Aug 29–30, 2025):
China (Aug 31–Sep 1, 2025):
National Sports Day is observed annually on 29 August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India’s hockey legend who won Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
The day promotes sportsmanship, fitness, and national pride, and prestigious awards like the Khel Ratna, Arjuna, and Dronacharya Awards are conferred.
The theme for 2025 is “Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main” (One Hour on the Playground), encouraging daily physical activity.
Q. Who headed the Supreme Court Collegium that recommended the appointment of Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Pancholi to the Supreme Court in August 2025?
a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
b) Justice N.V. Ramana
c) Justice B.R. Gavai
d) Justice U.U. Lalit
Q. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed how many years on 28 August 2025?
a) 10 years
b) 11 years
c) 12 years
d) 9 years
Q. Under the restructured PM SVANidhi Scheme in August 2025, what is the revised loan amount for the first tranche?
a) ₹10,000 → ₹12,000
b) ₹10,000 → ₹15,000
c) ₹15,000 → ₹20,000
d) ₹20,000 → ₹25,000
On 27 August 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, with an extension of the lending period until 31 March 2030.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), one of the world’s largest financial inclusion programmes, completed 11 years on 28 August 2025. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2014 and launched on 28 August 2014.
PMJDY is a National Mission on Financial Inclusion, ensuring universal access to banking services. It provides:
On 27 August 2025, the President of India appointed:
The appointments followed the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.
Q. On 26 August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Maruti-Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV). What is its name?
A) e BALENO
B) e VITARA
C) e SWIFT
D) e DZIRE
Q. Who popularised Ganesh Chaturthi as a public celebration in the late 19th century?
a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Q. The U.S. announced 50% tariffs on Indian imports effective from 27 August 2025. What was the main reason cited for imposing these additional tariffs?
a) India’s export subsidies and currency manipulation
b) India’s high tariffs, trade barriers, and close ties with Russia
c) India’s environmental and climate policies
d) India’s rising software and IT exports
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a draft notice implementing 50% tariffs on Indian imports, effective 27 August 2025, in line with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14329.
The move follows Trump’s earlier announcement of an additional 25% tariff, citing India’s high trade barriers and close energy and defense ties with Russia.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity.
Celebration Dates (2025): From 27 August to 6 September, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.
Historical Significance: Though ancient in origin, it became a mass community festival in the late 19th century when Lokmanya Tilak used it to unite Indians during colonial rule.
PM Modi inaugurated Maruti-Suzuki’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) e VITARA and the TDSG lithium-ion battery facility at Hansalpur, Ahmedabad on 26 August 2025.
Key Points:
Q. In which weight category did Mirabai Chanu win Gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad?
a) 49kg
b) 48kg
c) 50kg
d) 45kg
Q. When and where did ISRO successfully conduct the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for the Gaganyaan mission?
a) 15 Aug 2025, Chandipur
b) 24 Aug 2025, Sriharikota
c) 19 Aug 2025, Bengaluru
d) 25 Aug 2025, Ahmedabad
Q. According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24, what is India’s women’s workforce participation rate (WPR)?
a) 22%
b) 34.5%
c) 40.3%
d) 47.5%
According to Ministry of Labour and Employment, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24, Women workforce participation rate (WPR) nearly doubling from 22% (2017-18) to 40.3% (2023-24), and unemployment falling from 5.6% to 3.2%.
ISRO Successfully Conducts First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for Gaganyaan Mission on 24 Aug 2025, at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu clinched the gold medal in the women’s 48kg category at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad (25 Aug 2025).
Q. Which team won the Durand Cup 2025?
A) East Bengal
B) Jamshedpur FC
C) NorthEast United FC
D) Diamond Harbour FC
Q. Where was India’s first Removable Solar Panel pilot project launched in August 2025?
a) Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
b) Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi
c) Diesel Loco Shed, Bhopal
d) North Western Railway Workshop, Jaipur
Q. Who was appointed as India’s new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) in August 2025?
a) Rajinder Khanna
b) Anish Dayal Singh
c) T.V. Ravichandran
d) Pawan Kapoor
Anish Dayal Singh, 1988-batch IPS (Manipur cadre) and former DG of CRPF & ITBP, has been appointed as Deputy NSA under Ajit Doval.
🔎 Significance: His appointment strengthens India’s internal security strategy with expertise in counter-insurgency, intelligence, and reforms.
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has rolled out India’s first Removable Solar Panel pilot project. The 70-metre setup includes 28 solar panels generating up to 15 KW electricity.
These panels are durable, efficient, and removable, allowing for maintenance and seasonal adaptation, and are installed between railway tracks without land acquisition.
NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) retained the Durand Cup title with a 6–1 win over debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) on 23 August 2025 at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
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
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
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
The Supreme Court modified its earlier order on 22 August 2025, that mandated the confinement of all stray dogs to shelters across Delhi-NCR.
National Space Day 2025 – Date: 23 August 2025 (Second National Space Day).
Origin: Marks Chandrayaan-3’s soft landing of Vikram Lander & deployment of Pragyan Rover on 23 Aug 2023.
Historic Firsts:
Theme 2025: “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities”.
On 22 August 2025, India’s Kajal Dochak clinched gold in the 72kg category, defeating China’s Yuqi Liu 8-6. Saarika (53kg) and Shruti (50kg) earned bronze medals, while Suraj bagged bronze in the men’s Greco-Roman 60kg category.
On 21 August 2025, Reena (55kg) and Priya Malik (76kg) won silver medals after tough final losses.
India’s Medal Tally so far: 9 medals (2 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze).
Q. Which type of games are banned under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025?
a) Social/Educational Games
b) Esports
c) Online Money Games involving betting/wagering
d) Adventure-based Games
Q. Who is the current Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as of August 2025?
a) K. Sivan
b) S. Somnath
c) V. Narayanan
d) G. Madhavan Nair
Q. What is the name of Uranus’s newly discovered 29th moon in 2025?
a) S/2025 U1
b) Ura-29
c) S/2025 M1
d) Neo-U1
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered a new moon of Uranus, named S/2025 U1.
On 21 August 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan announced that India’s maiden manned space mission – Gaganyaan will have its first test flight in December 2025.