August 2025 Current Affairs MCQ

I. India – National Affairs

1. On 15 August 2025, India celebrated which number “Independence Day” (i.e., years since 1947)?
   A) 78th
   B) 79th
   C) 80th
   D) 81st
   Answer: B) 79th — India celebrated its 79th Independence Day in 2025. 
   Explanation: The event marking August 15, 2025, was the 79th anniversary of independence.

1. On the same day (15 August 2025) the Prime Minister delivered the longest Independence Day speech in India’s history of how many minutes?
   A) ~80 mins
   B) ~90 mins
   C) ~103 mins
   D) ~115 mins
   Answer: C) ~103 minutes — The speech delivered was recorded as 103 minutes long. 
   Explanation: This broke previous records for length of speech from the Red Fort.

2. Which flash-flood / cloudburst disaster occurred in August 2025 in the Himalayan region of India causing major casualties?
   A) Flash flood in Leh
   B) Cloudburst in Kishtwar district, J&K
   C) Landslide in Sikkim
   D) Cyclone landfall in Odisha
   Answer: B) Cloudburst in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir — At least 65 people killed, etc. 
   Explanation: The incident is documented as part of the August 2025 events.

3. The government of India in August 2025 introduced/assented to which major tax-legislation overhaul (bill/act)?
   A) GST (Amendment) Act, 2025
   B) Income-tax Act, 2025
   C) Customs (Digital) Act, 2025
   D) Goods & Services Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025
   Answer: B) Income-tax Act, 2025 — A revised bill was introduced and received presidential assent in August. 
   Explanation: This act marks a major reform of the direct tax system.

4. On 30 August 2025 India observes which thematic day recognising MSMEs / small industries?
   A) National Entrepreneurship Day
   B) National Small Industry Day
   C) MSME Start-Up Day
   D) National Innovation Day
   Answer: B) National Small Industry Day — Celebrated on 30 August 2025. 
   Explanation: This day highlights the role of small-scale industries.

II. India – Economy & Policy

6. According to the India Meteorological Department’s forecast in July/August 2025, India’s monsoon rainfall for August was expected to be:
   A) Much below average
   B) Below average
   C) Average
   D) Above average
   Answer: C) Average — Reports indicated India was to receive average monsoon rainfall in August.
   Explanation: This factor is relevant to agricultural and economic planning.

7. In August 2025 it was reported that India had become the 5th-largest aviation market in the world (by passenger traffic) for the year 2024. True or False?
   A) True
   B) False
   Answer: A) True — India was reported as the world’s 5th largest aviation market. 
   Explanation: This underscores growth in India’s aviation sector.

8. On 16 August 2025, which country cancelled trade talks that had been scheduled in India?
   A) China
   B) Russia
   C) United Kingdom
   D) United States
   Answer: D) United States — The U.S. cancelled scheduled trade talks with India. 
   Explanation: This reflects tensions in U.S.–India trade relations.

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