✅ 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.
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Capital: Bhopal
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Chief Minister: Mohan Yadav
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Independence Year: 1947 (India)
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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.
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Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab)
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Chief Minister: Nayab Singh Saini
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Independence Year: 1947 (India)
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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.
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Capital: Moscow
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Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
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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.
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Capital: Dispur
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Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Independence Year: 1947 (India)
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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.
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Capital: Washington, D.C.
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President: Joe Biden
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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.
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Capital: New Delhi
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Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
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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.
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UPSC Chairman: Dr. Manoj Soni
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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.
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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.
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Capital of Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow
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Chief Minister: Yogi Adityanath
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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.
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Capital: Chiศinฤu
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Prime Minister: Dorin Recean
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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.
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Capital of Telangana: Hyderabad
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Chief Minister: A. Revanth Reddy
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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.
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Capital: Leh (summer), Kargil (winter)
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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.
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Capital: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)
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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.
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Capital: Singapore
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Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong
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Independence Year: 1965 (from Malaysia)
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