8 August 2025 Current Affairs – Top 15 MCQs with Answers and Explanations

✅ 1. Which state has recently launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana 2.0’?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Bihar

Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana 2.0’ to provide loans up to ₹50 lakh for unemployed youth to start their own businesses.

  • Capital: Bhopal

  • Chief Minister: Mohan Yadav

  • Independence Year: 1947 (India)

  • Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi


✅ 2. Which state won 9 medals at the U-20 World Wrestling Championship recently?

A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A. Haryana
Explanation: Wrestlers from Haryana secured 9 medals in the U-20 World Wrestling Championship, showcasing the state's dominance in the sport.

  • Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab)

  • Chief Minister: Nayab Singh Saini

  • Independence Year: 1947 (India)

  • Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi


✅ 3. Which country’s President Vladimir Putin recently visited Mongolia?

A. Russia
B. China
C. Belarus
D. Kazakhstan

Answer: A. Russia
Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in various sectors.

  • Capital: Moscow

  • Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin

  • Independence Year: 1991 (Russia from USSR)


✅ 4. Which Indian state saw protests by AASU against granting citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis?

A. Assam
B. Tripura
C. Meghalaya
D. West Bengal

Answer: A. Assam
Explanation: The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) organized protests against the government's decision to grant citizenship to Hindu Bangladeshis, citing concerns about preserving local culture.

  • Capital: Dispur

  • Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma

  • Independence Year: 1947 (India)

  • Prime Minister of India: Narendra Modi


✅ 5. Which country imposed new tariffs on Russian oil recently?

A. USA
B. UK
C. Germany
D. France

Answer: A. USA
Explanation: The United States has imposed new tariffs on Russian oil as part of its ongoing sanctions in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

  • Capital: Washington, D.C.

  • President: Joe Biden

  • Independence Year: 1776


✅ 6. By which year has India set its target of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity?

A. 2047
B. 2035
C. 2050
D. 2040

Answer: A. 2047
Explanation: India aims to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047 as part of its long-term clean energy goals.

  • Capital: New Delhi

  • Prime Minister: Narendra Modi

  • Independence Year: 1947


✅ 7. On which date will the UPSC Mains Examination 2025 commence?

A. 22 August 2025
B. 25 August 2025
C. 18 August 2025
D. 20 August 2025

Answer: A. 22 August 2025
Explanation: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that the Civil Services Mains Examination 2025 will start on 22 August.

  • UPSC Chairman: Dr. Manoj Soni

  • Capital: New Delhi


✅ 8. Amazon India signed an MoU with which organization to boost MSME exports?

A. FIEO
B. NITI Aayog
C. SEBI
D. CII

Answer: A. FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations)
Explanation: Amazon India signed an MoU with FIEO to help MSMEs expand into global markets via e-commerce exports.

  • Capital: New Delhi (FIEO HQ)


✅ 9. Which city hosted the recent high-level meeting on cybercrime in Uttar Pradesh?

A. Lucknow
B. Kanpur
C. Noida
D. Varanasi

Answer: A. Lucknow
Explanation: Lucknow hosted the meeting to strengthen cybercrime prevention and law enforcement collaboration.

  • Capital of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow

  • Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath

  • Independence Year: 1947 (India)


✅ 10. Rahul Gandhi recently held a protest against NEET in which city?

A. Bengaluru
B. Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai

Answer: A. Bengaluru
Explanation: Rahul Gandhi protested in Bengaluru against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.


✅ 11. Which country became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

A. Moldova
B. Serbia
C. Albania
D. Armenia

Answer: A. Moldova
Explanation: Moldova joined the International Solar Alliance, becoming its 107th member, to promote solar energy adoption.

  • Capital: Chiศ™inฤƒu

  • Prime Minister: Dorin Recean

  • Independence Year: 1991 (from USSR)


✅ 12. Where was India’s first FIFA Women’s Football Academy inaugurated?

A. Hyderabad
B. Kolkata
C. Pune
D. Kochi

Answer: A. Hyderabad
Explanation: India’s first FIFA Women’s Football Academy was inaugurated in Hyderabad to boost women’s football talent development.

  • Capital of Telangana: Hyderabad

  • Chief Minister: A. Revanth Reddy

  • Independence Year: 1947 (India)


✅ 13. Where was the Himalayan Outdoor Photography Exhibition (HOPE) held recently?

A. Ladakh
B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand

Answer: A. Ladakh
Explanation: The exhibition aimed to showcase the Himalayan region’s natural beauty and promote tourism.

  • Capital: Leh (summer), Kargil (winter)

  • Lieutenant Governor: Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.)


✅ 14. The Mansa Devi Temple, recently in the news, is located in which state?

A. Uttarakhand
B. Haryana
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Answer: A. Uttarakhand
Explanation: The Mansa Devi Temple, a major Hindu pilgrimage site, was recently in the news due to special festival celebrations.

  • Capital: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)

  • Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami


✅ 15. Which country celebrated its National Day on 8 August 2025?

A. Bhutan
B. Singapore
C. Maldives
D. Qatar

Answer: B. Singapore
Explanation: Singapore celebrates its National Day every year on 9 August, but the celebrations often start from 8 August evening with parades and events.

  • Capital: Singapore

  • Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong

  • Independence Year: 1965 (from Malaysia)



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