Current Affairs MCQs for 8 August 2025
Q1. Which renewable energy milestone did India achieve on 7 August under the SIGHT scheme?
7 अगस्त को SIGHT योजना के तहत भारत ने कौन-सी स्वच्छ ऊर्जा उपलब्धि दर्ज की?
A) Lowest solar panel price in Asia
B) Record-low price for green ammonia: ₹55.75/kg
C) Launch of green hydrogen train
D) World’s largest green battery installation
Answer
B) Record-low price for green ammonia: ₹55.75/kg
Explanation: Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) scheme, India secured green ammonia at a record-low rate of ₹55.75 per kg in the first SECI auction, marking a significant step in promoting hydrogen economy.
Q2. What significant allegation did Rahul Gandhi raise on 7 August involving the Election Commission?
7 अगस्त को राहुल गांधी ने चुनाव आयोग को लेकर किस महत्वपूर्ण आरोप की बात उठाई?
A) Tampering with voting machines
B) Systematic voter list fraud (“vote chori”) in Karnataka
C) Blocking opposition candidates
D) Ignoring postal ballots
Answer
B) Systematic voter list fraud (“vote chori”) in Karnataka
Explanation: Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP in manipulating voter rolls in Mahadevapura (Karnataka), terming it “vote chori” (vote theft).
Q3. What economic projection did the RBI Governor discuss during the August 4–6 meeting?
4–6 अगस्त की बैठक में RBI गवर्नर ने कौन-सा वित्तीय पूर्वानुमान साझा किया?
A) Repo rate cut by 25 basis points
B) Inflation to rise above 6%
C) Economic conditions amid global uncertainty
D) Introducing digital currency by year-end
Answer
C) Economic conditions amid global uncertainty
Explanation: In the MPC meeting held during August 4–6, 2025, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra described the Indian economy’s health amid ongoing global uncertainties and potential policy responses. The Economic Times
Q4. Which national day is celebrated on 7 August, recognizing traditional artisans?
7 अगस्त को कौन-सा राष्ट्रीय दिवस मनाया जाता है, जो पारंपरिक कारीगरों को समर्पित है?
A) National Innovation Day
B) National Handloom Day
C) National Farmers Day
D) National Heritage Day
Answer
B) National Handloom Day
Explanation: India celebrates National Handloom Day every year on August 7 to honour the country’s rich hand-woven heritage and support skilled weavers.
Q5. Which prominent world leader announced a visit to India in late August 2025?
कौन-से प्रमुख विश्व नेता ने अगस्त 2025 के अंत में भारत यात्रा का ऐलान किया?
A) Joe Biden
B) Vladimir Putin
C) Xi Jinping
D) Emmanuel Macron
Answer
B) Vladimir Putin
Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India in late August 2025, reaffirming strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Q6: Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
प्राचीन भारत में मौर्य साम्राज्य का संस्थापक कौन था?
A) Ashoka / अशोक
B) Chandragupta Maurya / चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य
C) Bindusara / बिंदुसार
D) Bimbisara / बिम्बिसार
Answer
B) Chandragupta Maurya / चंद्रगुप्त मौर्य
Q7. During which movement did Mahatma Gandhi give the call of “Do or Die”?
महात्मा गांधी ने “करो या मरो” का नारा किस आंदोलन के दौरान दिया था?
A) Non-Cooperation Movement / असहयोग आंदोलन
B) Civil Disobedience Movement / नागरिक अवज्ञा आंदोलन
C) Quit India Movement / भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन
D) Khilafat Movement / खिलाफत आंदोलन
Answer
C) Quit India Movement / भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन
Q8. Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize?
नोबेल पुरस्कार प्राप्त करने वाले पहले भारतीय कौन थे?
A) C.V. Raman / सी.वी. रमण
B) Rabindranath Tagore / रवींद्रनाथ ठाकुर
C) Amartya Sen / अमर्त्य सेन
D) Hargobind Khorana / हरगोविंद खुराना
Answer
B) Rabindranath Tagore / रवींद्रनाथ ठाकुर
