Current Affairs MCQs for 18 August 2025
Q1. Which significant legislation did the Rajya Sabha pass on 18 August 2025, aiming to modernize India’s port operations?
A) Indian Ports Bill, 2025
B) Maritime Development Act, 2025
C) Port Modernization Act, 2025
D) National Shipping Policy, 2025
Answer: A) Indian Ports Bill, 2025
Q2. Which Indian state government officially recognized Ganeshotsav as the state festival on 18 August 2025?
A) Maharashtra
B) Goa
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Maharashtra
Q3. Which Indian badminton player won her first International Challenge title on 18 August 2025?
A) P.V. Sindhu
B) Saina Nehwal
C) Devika Sihag
D) Ashmita Chaliha
Answer: C) Devika Sihag
Q4. Which Indian state witnessed a ‘sit-in-strike’ protest by the Tripura Students’ Federation (TSF) on 18 August 2025?
A) Tripura
B) Assam
C) Nagaland
D) Meghalaya
Answer: A) Tripura
Q5. Which Indian government initiative aims to support the creation of over 3.5 crore jobs in two years, as announced on 18 August 2025?
A) Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojana
B) Atmanirbhar Bharat Employment Scheme
C) Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
D) National Employment Guarantee Scheme
Answer: C) Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
