This is the current affairs of 10 – 16 August 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. On August 15, 2025, which Independence Day did the citizens celebrate?
a. 75th
b. 77th
c. 78th
d. 79th
Answer: d. 79th
– India became independent on 15 August 1947.
– In 2025, citizens celebrated the 79th Independence Day.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort for the 12th consecutive time.
– During the flag hoisting, PM Modi was accompanied by Flying Officer Rashika Sharma.
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2. What is the theme of 79th Independence Day (15 August 2025)?
a. New India
b. Emerging India
c. Shining India
d. Developed India
Answer: a. New India (The 2024 theme was “Developed India”).
– Theme of 79th Independence Day: “New India”
– This reflects the government’s vision of transforming India into a prosperous, self-reliant, and secure nation by 2047.
Why “New India” is important
– Focus on progress: symbol of national development & economic growth.
– Represents vision for 2047: centenary of India’s independence.
– Symbolizes unity and innovation: inspires collective efforts for a future-ready India.
Special Guests at Independence Day celebrations
– Sanitation Workers: 50 best sanitation workers of Delhi (male & female), honored along with spouses.
– Anganwadi & Childcare Professionals: 171 guests from Women & Child Development sector, including Anganwadi workers, supervisors, children under CCIS & PM Cares.
– Panchayat Leaders: 210 Panchayat members (Sarpanches & spouses/nodal officers) identified under “Self-reliant Panchayat, Developed India” initiative.
– Grassroots Change-makers: Takam Regam (young activist from Arunachal Pradesh) & Utkrist Pandey (innovative sandalwood farmer from UP) recognized for community achievements.
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3. Which Prime Minister gave the longest speech ever on Independence Day?
a. Manmohan Singh
b. Indira Gandhi
c. Narendra Modi
d. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: c. Narendra Modi (103-minute speech on 15 August 2025)
– On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi hoisted the tricolor at the Red Fort for the 12th consecutive time.
– During this, he delivered a 103-minute speech.
– This was the longest speech ever by any Prime Minister from the Red Fort.
– With this, Modi broke his own record. In 2015, he had delivered an 88-minute speech, breaking the earlier record of Jawaharlal Nehru’s 72-minute speech in 1947.
– PM Modi began his address with Operation Sindoor, speaking for over 13 minutes on it. He also addressed terrorism, the Indus Treaty, self-reliance, Made in India, Naxalism, and illegal infiltrators. Without naming Trump, he indirectly responded to U.S. tariffs, saying: “India’s farmers, cattle rearers, and fishermen are our highest priority. Modi stands as a wall against any harmful policy against them. India will never compromise regarding its farmers, cattle rearers, and fishermen.”
Top 3 longest Independence Day speeches from the Red Fort
– Narendra Modi: 103 minutes (2025)
– Jawaharlal Nehru: 72 minutes (1947)
– Inder Kumar Gujral: 71 minutes (1997)
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4. Which mission did PM Modi announce on the 79th Independence Day to develop an indigenous air defense system by 2035?
a. Indradhanush
b. Dwarka
c. Sudarshan Chakra
d. Brahmatra
Answer: c. Sudarshan Chakra
– On 15 August 2025, in his Independence Day address, PM Modi announced this mission.
– He said India would develop an indigenous air defense system by 2035, which would not only neutralize enemy attacks but also retaliate powerfully.
– The mission, named Sudarshan Chakra after Lord Krishna’s legendary weapon, was announced on the eve of Krishna Janmashtami.
About Sudarshan Chakra Mission
– PM Modi said, inspired by Lord Krishna, the mission was named Sudarshan Chakra. During the Mahabharata war, Krishna used it to block sunlight and create darkness, enabling Arjuna to fulfill his vow to slay Jayadrath.
– This system will be powerful, both defensive and offensive.
– It will be fully indigenous—research, development, and manufacturing all within India.
– Just like the mythical Sudarshan Chakra was precise, this system will also aim for targeted precision.
Current air defense systems in India
– Russian S-400 missile systems (used during Operation Sindoor to neutralize over Pakistani drones and missiles).
– IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System) played a key role in maintaining air superiority.
– Other systems: Akash (indigenous), Akash Prime (indigenous), Spyder (Israel), QR-SAM (indigenous), Barak-8 (India-Israel), NASAMS-II (U.S., used for protection of Delhi’s VVIP zone).
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5. Which missions did PM Modi announce on 79th Independence Day?
a. Sudarshan Chakra Defense System, Demography Mission
b. Next Gen Reforms Task Force, National Deep-Water Exploration Mission
c. National Critical Mineral Mission
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above (1. Sudarshan Chakra Defense System, 2. Demographic Mission, 3. Next Gen Reforms Task Force, 4. National Deep Water Exploration Mission, 5. National Critical Mineral Mission)
1) Sudarshan Chakra Defense System – Indigenous system like Iron Dome by 2035.
2) Demography Mission – To curb illegal infiltration. PM warned that infiltrators are snatching jobs, targeting women, grabbing tribal lands, and changing the demography, which poses a national threat.
3) Next Gen Reforms Task Force – To align laws, rules, and policies with global standards for India’s Developed India Vision 2047.
4) National Deep-Water Exploration Mission – To explore oil and gas reserves in oceans.
5) National Critical Mineral Mission – Survey of 200 mineral zones and exploration in 1,200+ sites for critical minerals essential for defense, industry, and technology.
Other key announcements
– GST reform with only 5% and 18% slabs.
– ₹1 lakh crore youth employment scheme: ₹15,000 incentive for private sector job-seekers, expected to benefit 3.5 crore youth.
– Indigenous semiconductor chips to hit market before end of 2025.
– Review of Indus Water Treaty.
– Early achievement of clean energy target: 50% power from non-fossil fuels already achieved ahead of 2030 target.
– Acknowledgment of Operation Sindoor’s success and praise for armed forces.
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6. The President announced the award of Vir Chakra to 4 Army, 9 Air Force, and 2 BSF soldiers on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. This award is given in which period?
a. Wartime
b. Peacetime
c. All of the above
d. None of these
Answer: a. Wartime (Vir Chakra was awarded to officers related to Operation Sindoor. It is the third highest gallantry award after Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra.)
A total of 127 gallantry awards to the armed forces (third highest wartime gallantry honor):
– Kirti Chakra: 4
– Vir Chakra: 15 (of which 13 for their role in Operation Sindoor)
– Shaurya Chakra: 16
– Bar to Sena Medal: 2
– Sena Medal: 58
– Nau Sena Medal: 6
– Vayu Sena Medal: 26
– Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal: 7
– Uttam Yudh Seva Medal: 9
– Yudh Seva Medal: 24
Country’s highest gallantry awards: Wartime and Peacetime
– Wartime highest gallantry awards: Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra
– Peacetime highest gallantry awards: Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra
– Other gallantry awards: Sena Medal, Nau Sena Medal, Vayu Sena Medal
‘Vir Chakra’ Award: Air Force (for Operation Sindoor)
1) Group Captain Ranjeet Singh Sidhu
2) Group Captain Manish Arora
3) Group Captain Animesh Patni
4) Group Captain Kunal Kalra
5) Wing Commander Joy Chandra
6) Squadron Leader Sarthak Kumar
7) Squadron Leader Siddhant Singh
8) Squadron Leader Rizwan Malik
9) Flight Lieutenant Arshvir Singh Thakur
‘Vir Chakra’ Award: Army (for Operation Sindoor)
1) Colonel Koshank Lamba, 302 Medical Regiment
2) Lieutenant Colonel Sushil Bisht, 1988 (I) Medical BTY
3) NB Sub Satish Kumar, 4 Dogra
4) Rifleman Sunil Kumar, 4 JAK LI
‘Vir Chakra’ Award: BSF
1) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz (posthumously)
2) Constable Deepak Chingkham
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Kirti Chakra Award (second highest peacetime gallantry honor)
1) Captain Lalrinawma Sailo, 4 Para (Special Forces), Army
2) Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari, Army Service Corps, 1 Sikkim Scouts, Army
3) Lance Naik Meenachi Sundaram A, Artillery Regiment, 34 Rashtriya Rifles, Army
4) Sepoy Janjal Pravin Prabhakar, Mahar Regiment, 1 Rashtriya Rifles, Army
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Shaurya Chakra Award (second highest peacetime gallantry honor)
1) Lieutenant Colonel Nitesh Bharati Shukla, Army
2) Major Bhargav Kalita, Army
3) Major Ashish Kumar, 7 Para (Special Forces), Army
4) Major Aditya Pratap Singh, 44 Assam Rifles, Army
5) Assistant Commandant Mohammad Shafiq, 26 Assam Rifles, Army
6) Subedar Shamsher Singh, 4 Para (Special Forces), Army
7) Lance Naik Rahul Singh, 4 Para (Special Forces), Army
8) Rifleman Bhoj Ram Sahu, 3 Assam Rifles, Army
9) Lieutenant Commander Suraj Prashranvi, Navy
10) Ram Goyal, Navy
11) Wing Commander Abhimanyu Singh, Air Force
12) Inspector Lakshman Kevat, MHA
13) Inspector Rameshwar Prasad Deshmukh, MHA
14) Constable / GD Saddam Hussain MHA, MHA
15) Constable / GD Feda Hussain Darma, MHA
16) Constable/GD Sanjay Tiwari MHA, MHA
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7. When is World Lion Day celebrated?
a. 08 August
b. 09 August
c. 10 August
d. 11 August
Answer: c. 10 August
– This day also aims to garner support for lion conservation.
– This day has been celebrated annually since 2013.
A large number of lions live in Gir, Gujarat, India.
– The Government of India established the International Big Cat Alliance in February 2024. Under this, the future of big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, pumas, jaguars, and cheetahs is to be secured.
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8. Indian Railways successfully conducted the trial run of Asia’s longest (4.5 KM) freight train. What is the name of this freight train?
a. Super Vasuki
b. Super Gamini
c. Rudrastra
d. Duranto
Answer: c. Rudrastra
– Indian Railways successfully conducted this trial run on 7 August 2025.
– Rudrastra is Asia’s longest freight train.
– This trial run was conducted from Ganjkhwaja Railway Station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, to Garhwa in Jharkhand.
– It covered a distance of 209 KM in 5 hours and 10 minutes.
– Speed: Average speed of 40.50 KM per hour
About the freight train
– Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Uday Singh Meena said that this freight train was prepared by joining three long-distance racks (each with two freight trains).
– Freight train name: Rudrastra
– Freight train length: 4.5 KM
– Number of coaches: 354 coaches or wagons
– Each wagon was loaded with 72 tons of goods
– Two engines were attached at the front. An engine was attached to each rack after every 59 bogies. A total of seven engines were attached.
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9. The then Governor of which state, L. Ganesan, passed away on 15 August 2025?
a. Meghalaya
b. Nagaland
c. Bihar
d. Kerala
Answer: b. Nagaland (He became the Governor of Nagaland on 12 February 2023.)
– Nagaland’s then Governor and former senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, L. Ganesan, passed away in Chennai on 15 August 2025.
– He was 80 years old. A few days ago, he fell in the bathroom and sustained a head injury, which led to his death.
Which other states was he Governor of?
– Apart from Nagaland, he had been the Governor of Manipur and had also handled the additional charge of Governor of West Bengal.
– He was a pracharak in the RSS.
– In 2017, after the then MP Najma Heptulla was appointed Governor of Manipur, Ganesan was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh.
Deep admirer of which music?
– A native of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, Ganesan was a deep admirer of Carnatic music and would definitely attend the annual Tyagaraja Aradhana held in Thiruvaiyaru.
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10. Who won the gold medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the Indian Open 2025 World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour?
a. Deepika
b. Annu Rani
c. N D L Hatarabage Leka
d. Yasmin Khan
Answer: b. Annu Rani
– She recorded her best throw of 62.01 meters, easily leaving behind Sri Lanka’s NDL Hatarabage Leka (56.27 meters) and India’s Deepika (54.20 meters).
About the event
– Event: Indian Open 2025 World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour
– India is hosting the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze Level (Category C) for the first time.
– Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
– When: 10 August 2025
– In the one-day competition, more than 150 athletes from 17 countries participated in 19 events. Award prize: 25,000 US dollars.
– More than 90 participants were from India, the rest from other countries.
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11. Which state’s Chief Minister MK Stalin released the State Education Policy – School Education and reiterated the two-language formula?
a. Haryana
b. Bihar
c. Kerala
d. Tamil Nadu
Answer: d. Tamil Nadu
– Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin released the Tamil Nadu State Education Policy – School Education on 8 August 2025 and reiterated the state’s two-language policy, which involves teaching only Tamil and English.
– Stalin said that this policy has been prepared keeping in mind the state’s unique identity.
– Its aim is to prepare students for the future with a visionary approach and to help students think and work. In addition, it aims to make students creative, link education with physical training, and emphasize the importance of the Tamil language.
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12. When is International Youth Day celebrated?
a. 14 August
b. 12 August
c. 17 August
d. 22 August
Answer: b. 12 August
2025 Theme
– Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond
– International Youth Day is celebrated worldwide on 12 August to focus on the development and safety of youth in society.
– This day was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1999.
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13. Which Indian athlete has been appointed as one of the nine mental health ambassadors by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
a. Rakesh Pal
b. Neeraj Chopra
c. Anju Bobby George
d. Abhinav Bindra
Answer: d. Abhinav Bindra
– Shooter Abhinav Bindra was appointed as a mental health ambassador by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 15 August 2025.
– He is India’s first individual Olympic gold medal winner.
– Abhinav Bindra, who won the gold medal in the men’s 10-meter air rifle shooting event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has long been an advocate for athletes’ mental health.
– According to the IOC statement, Abhinav Bindra will bring his deep experience to the mission of making sports a healthy place for everyone.
IOC’s 9 Mental Health Ambassadors
– India’s Abhinav Bindra
– British pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw
– Hong Kong China’s Camille Cheng
– Brazil’s Bruno Fratus (both swimmers)
– American figure skater Gracie Gold
– Ivory Coast’s track and field star Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith
– Papua New Guinea’s swimming legend Ryan Pini
– South African runner Akani Simbine
– Afghan cyclist Masoma Ali Zada
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14. Which state launched ‘Nari Adalat’?
a. Nagaland
b. Sikkim
c. Arunachal Pradesh
d. Assam
Answer: b. Sikkim
– Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched ‘Nari Adalat’ on 10 August 2025 at Rongpo on the occasion of the first Amma Samman Divas.
Objective
– The objective of ‘Nari Adalat’ is to empower women to deal with disputes and social issues that directly affect them.
– The main objective of ‘Nari Adalat’ is to provide a supportive, fear-free environment where disputes can be resolved at the local level.
– It focuses on minor disputes such as family differences, non-serious cases of domestic violence, marital problems, etc.
– Unlike regular courts, which involve formal legal procedures, official judges, and lengthy processes, ‘Nari Adalat’ operates in a flexible and dialogue-based manner.
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15. Prime Minister announced the M.S.S. Swaminathan Award in the name of M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India’s green revolution. It will be given in which field?
a. For food
b. For food and peace
c. For peace
d. For food and agriculture
Answer: b. For food and peace
– Narendra Modi made this announcement during the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference held in Delhi on 8 August 2025.
– The purpose of this award is to honor revolutionary contributions in global food security and sustainable agriculture.
– Swaminathan passed away on 23 September 2023 at the age of 98.
– He was honored with the Bharat Ratna in 2024.
– His contributions laid the foundation for making India self-reliant in food production during the Green Revolution of the 1960s and 1970s.
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16. When is International Left-Handers Day celebrated?
a. 13 August
b. 12 August
c. 11 August
d. 10 August
Answer: a. 13 August
– International Left-Handers Day is celebrated every year on 13 August.
– It is celebrated to honor the uniqueness and differences of left-handed individuals.
– This day was first celebrated in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of Left-Handers International, Inc.
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17. In a programme, the Indian Air Force chief gave information about how many Pakistani aircraft were shot down in Operation Sindoor?
a. 4 aircraft
b. 5 aircraft
c. 6 aircraft
d. 7 aircraft
Answer: c. 6 aircraft (5 fighter jets and one surveillance aircraft)
– Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said in August 2025 that the Indian Air Force had shot down five Pakistani fighter aircraft and one large aircraft during Operation Sindoor.
– The Air Chief Marshal stated that they were targeted from a distance of about 300 kilometers, which is India’s largest surface-to-air shoot-down record so far.
– He said this during the Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture.
He said, we received indications of at least one AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) and some F-16 fighter aircraft being present in the AWACS hangar, which were being maintained there.
– We have confirmed information of shooting down five fighter aircraft, along with one large aircraft, which could be a normal aircraft or AWACS.
– AWACS stands for Airborne Warning and Control System. It is a special type of aircraft equipped with powerful radar and electronic systems.
– The Air Chief Marshal credited the success of Operation Sindoor to the government’s clear political will.
Operation Sindoor
– This was a joint air operation by India’s armed forces on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), codenamed Operation Sindoor.
– It was carried out during the night of 6-7 May 2025.
The targeted sites included camps of terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
– This operation was in response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on 22 April 2025, in which 26 Indian citizens (including one Nepali citizen) were killed.
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18. When is World Elephant Day celebrated?
a. 12 August
b. 10 August
c. 09 August
d. 08 August
Answer: a. 12 August
– The purpose of this day is to inform or raise awareness about Asian and African elephants.
– It was first celebrated as International Elephant Day on 12 August 2012.
– Out of all Asian elephants in the world, more than 60 percent are in India.
– The first elephant census in the country was conducted in 2017, when 30,000 elephants were living in the forests.
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19. A ceasefire was agreed upon in the border dispute between Thailand and which country?
a. Myanmar
b. Cambodia
c. Thailand
d. Laos
Answer: b. Cambodia
– Peace talks between the two countries were held in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur on 28 July.
The talks were organized by the United States with China’s participation.
– After a meeting in Malaysia’s Putrajaya city between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire.
How many people were displaced?
– According to the Indian Express, between 24 and 28 July, there was a conflict between the two countries that was the most fierce battle between the two countries in more than a decade.
– It involved the use of heavy artillery and fighter aircraft. At least 43 people were killed in this violence, and more than 300,000 people were forced to leave their homes.
Dispute over Hindu temple
– On 24 July 2025, a clash occurred on the border between Thailand and Cambodia over the Preah Vihear Temple and Ta Muen Thom Temple, in which several people were killed.
– However, both countries agreed to a ceasefire on 28 July 2025, which came into effect at midnight on the same day.
Main cause of the Cambodia-Thailand war
– In fact, the main cause of the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand is an ancient temple called Preah Vihear Temple.
– This temple is in Cambodia, but Thailand also claims rights over it.
– In 1962, the International Court ruled that the temple belongs to Cambodia, but Thailand did not fully accept this decision.
– In the past years, there have been several clashes between the two countries over this dispute, in which soldiers and civilians have lost their lives.
– In 2008, when Cambodia tried to make this temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there was strong opposition in Thailand.
Thailand
– Capital: Bangkok
– King: Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) {King of the Chakri dynasty, Thailand is a Buddhist-majority country, but its royal traditions are also influenced by Hinduism. However, the king himself follows Buddhism}
– Suspended PM: Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Became PM in August 2024.)
– Acting PM: Phumtham Wechayachai
– Currency: Thai Baht
– Language: Thai
– Population: 71.62 million (2025)
– Neighboring countries: Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia
Cambodia
– Capital: Phnom Penh
– Emperor: Norodom Sihamoni
– Prime Minister: Hun Manet
– Currency: Riel
– Language: Khmer
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20. When is World Organ Donation Day celebrated?
a. 14 August
b. 13 August
c. 12 August
d. 11 August
Answer: b. 13 August
2025 Theme
– Answering The Call
– World Organ Donation Day is celebrated on 13 August to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.
Organ Donation Day 2024: History and Significance
– The history of organ transplantation dates back to the early 20th century, with important milestones in its development.
– The first successful kidney transplant took place in 1954, when Ronald Lee Herrick donated a kidney to his identical twin brother, in a groundbreaking procedure performed by Dr. Joseph Murray.
Note: National Organ Donation Day in India is celebrated on 27 November.
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