Current Affairs Quiz – August 2025

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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed every year on August 21. The day honours innocent lives lost, the resilience of survivors, and reinforces global commitment to peace, justice, and solidarity. This year’s theme is “United for Hope: Collective Actions for Victims of Terrorism”, highlighting the strength of victims transforming pain into purpose. The United Nations General Assembly established the observance in 2017 to address long-term impacts of terrorism.

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India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the resumption of India-China border trade through Lipulekh Pass. In 2020, Nepal passed a constitutional amendment and issued a new map claiming Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani. Lipulekh Pass is a Himalayan pass located in Uttarakhand, India. It serves as a vital link between India and Tibet (China). The pass is an important part of the trade route and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage. Lipulekh Pass is included in the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan initiative promoting battlefield tourism.

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Recently, the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) launched its new Medical Application Portal. NABL is a non-profit autonomous organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It functions under the administrative control of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new portal aims to streamline medical testing and accreditation processes efficiently.

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police arrested a 49-year-old contractor in the multi-crore Mithi River desilting fraud. The scam caused losses of over ₹65 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Mithi River is one of the four rivers flowing through Mumbai, Maharashtra. It originates from Vihar Lake overflow and also receives overflow from Powai Lake about 2 km downstream. The river flows 18 km before joining the Arabian Sea at Mahim Creek. It passes through Powai, Saki Naka, Kurla, Kalina, Vakola, Bandra Kurla Complex, Dharavi and Mahim.

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Operation “WeedOut” by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled a pan-India syndicate trafficking hydroponic weed. The crackdown took place across Bengaluru, Bhopal, and New Delhi from August 19–21, 2025. On 20th August 2025, DRI intercepted passengers at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station (Bengaluru) and Bhopal Junction. 29.88 kg of hydroponic weed was recovered in Bengaluru from Rajdhani train 22691 passengers. The operation included multiple simultaneous seizures and arrests under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

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Seaweed farming has emerged as a potential Blue Carbon strategy, but empirical estimates of carbon burial from these farms are still limited. Blue Carbon refers to organic carbon captured and stored by oceans in vegetated coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, saltmarshes, and seagrass meadows. The term “Blue” highlights the watery nature of this carbon storage. Most blue carbon is carbon dioxide dissolved directly into the ocean. These ecosystems cover 2% of the ocean surface but account for 50% of the ocean’s carbon absorption. Blue carbon ecosystems are crucial for global climate change mitigation.

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The global economy is changing due to geopolitical tensions and financial volatility. Nations are redefining competition based on growth, stability, and adaptability. The latest International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) shows developed economies facing challenges. Switzerland remains the most competitive economy globally with strengths in economic, business, and governance factors. Singapore ranks second, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is third. India dropped to 41st place in 2025 from 39th in 2024. India performs well in economic performance and business efficiency.

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North East United Football Club (FC) retained the Durand Cup title 2025. The final was held at Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. North East United FC defeated Dimond Harbour FC with a 6-1 scoreline. Parthib Gogoi and Asheer Akhtar scored early goals to make it 2-0 by half-time. Other goals for North East United FC were scored by Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Andy, Thoi Singh, and Jairo Samperio. The victory highlights North East United FC’s dominance in Indian football tournaments.

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Kanichar, 60 km from Kannur, Kerala, is India’s first village panchayat to adopt a living lab approach for climate resilience. The approach integrates real-world settings, research, and innovation, involving government, experts, private agencies, and civil society. It is launched by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to equip residents with knowledge and skills for natural hazards. The village was chosen after multiple landslides in 2022.

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The first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas will be observed on December 10 along with the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ partnership conclave. The event recognises contributions of migrants from Rajasthan to other States and countries. Investor roadshows will be organised at key domestic and international locations before the conclave. The two-day conclave follows the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and aims to promote industrial alliances and partnerships. Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas provides Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) an opportunity to reconnect and invest in the State.