Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 29, 2025

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Gaza has recently reported a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), raising health concerns. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system controls muscle movement, pain, temperature, and touch sensations. It is also called Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP). It commonly affects people between 30 and 50 years of age. It usually follows viral or bacterial infections, vaccination, or surgery.

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The 1020 Megawatt (MW) Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan has been fully completed with the final Unit 6 (170 MW) synchronized to the power grid. It is a 1 Gigawatt (GW) run-of-the-river hydro project located in Wangdue Phodrang district, Bhutan, on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River. The project was developed by Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project Authority under an Inter-Government Agreement (IGA) between Bhutan and India. It was funded by the Government of India with 30% grant and 70% loan at 10% annual interest, repayable in 30 semi-annual installments.

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The Government of India is considering support measures worth about ₹25,000 crore for exporters under the Export Promotion Mission for six years (FY 2025-31). Export Promotion Mission was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 as a flagship initiative. It aims to promote inclusive and sustainable export growth, especially supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It is jointly driven by the Ministries of Commerce and Industry, MSME, and Finance, with the Department of Commerce as lead. The mission has two sub-schemes: Niryat Protsahan (₹10,000+ crore) and Niryat Disha (₹14,500+ crore).

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More than 700 personnel from the Armed Forces and Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff joined Multilateral Exercise Bright Star 2025 in Egypt from August 28 to September 10, 2025. Exercise Bright Star is hosted by Egypt with the United States since 1980 and is among the largest Tri-Service multilateral exercises in the region. It is held biennially, with the last edition in 2023 also featuring India. India’s participation highlights its commitment to regional peace, stability, security, interoperability, and cooperation with friendly nations.

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The Matsya Shakti Project was launched on August 28, 2025, by Shri George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Minority Affairs, at Kovalam. It is implemented by the Vizhinjam Regional Centre of ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Minority Affairs and CMFRI for programme rollout. It is conceived under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme. The project will enhance the socio-economic well-being of fisherfolk families through a year-long phased training programme.