August 2025, the Indian government introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025 which deals with removal of PM/CMs/ministers if they are detained for how many consecutive days?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Answer: B) 30 days — The bill proposed removal if arrested & detained for 30 consecutive days.
Explanation: A major governance reform proposed in August.
Which aviation project/trial did India begin in August 2025, cited as “Asia’s longest freight train”?
A) Cargo corridor between Mumbai-Delhi
B) Trial run of “Rudrastra” ~4.5 km freight train
C) Dedicated freight corridor link Jammu-Kolkata
D) High-speed freight express between Chennai-Hyderabad
Answer: B) Trial run of “Rudrastra” ~4.5 km freight train — Indian Railways conducted this trial in August.
Explanation: Significant in India’s infrastructure and logistics expansion.
III. International Affairs
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In August 2025 Indonesia saw large-scale protests resulting in stock market and currency turbulence. True or False?
A) True
B) False
Answer: A) True — The Indonesian markets and rupiah were affected by protests in late August.
Explanation: A notable international economic event of August.
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On 22 August 2025 the Donald Trump administration nominated whom as U.S. Ambassador to India?
A) John Smith
B) Amit Shah
C) Sergio Gor
D) Robert Kagan
Answer: C) Sergio Gor — Trump nominated Sergio Gor as U.S. ambassador to India.
Explanation: Important in geopolitics and U.S.–India relations.
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In August 2025, India and China announced a thaw in relations, including resumption of direct flights and border-trade points. True or False?
A) True
B) False
Answer: A) True — Both countries hailed “steady development track” and agreed to resuming flights etc.
Explanation: A strategic shift in bilateral relations.
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The U.S. imposed additional tariffs of up to 50% on some Indian goods effective late August 2025. True or False?
A) True
B) False
Answer: A) True — Reports indicate tariffs doubling to ~50% from Aug 27.
Explanation: Reflects trade-friction context between U.S. and India.
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In August 2025, India welcomed a summit scheduled for 15 August between the U.S. and which other country?
A) China
B) Russia
C) United Kingdom
D) Australia
Answer: B) Russia — India expressed strong support for the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
Explanation: Illustrates India’s diplomatic positioning amid global shifts.
IV. Science, Defence & Miscellaneous
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In August 2025 the Indian defence forces successfully test-fired which missile from Odisha?
A) Agni-II
B) Agni-III
C) Agni-V
D) Agni-VI
Answer: C) Agni-V — A test-fire of the Agni-V was reported.
Explanation: A key event in India’s strategic defence calendar.
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The “Mission Sudarshan Chakra” was unveiled in August 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What is its broad focus?
A) Missile defence shield
B) Cyber-defence & multi-domain integrated system
C) Renewable energy mission
D) Space-launch vehicle programme
Answer: B) Cyber-defence & multi-domain integrated
Month: Current Affairs - November 22, 2025
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