This is the current affairs of 24 to 27 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. Which Indian NGO has been selected for the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025?
a. Foundation to Educate Girls Globally
b. Educate Women’s Foundation
c. Be Child Society
d. Our House Committee
Answer: a. Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (known as Educate Girls in short)
– “Educate Girls” Becomes the First Indian Non-Profit to Win the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025
– “Educate Girls” is the first Indian non-profit organization to be honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025.
– The award was given for its significant role in promoting girls’ education, challenging societal stereotypes, and empowering them to become self-reliant.
– Founder Safeena Husain described it as a “historic moment for India,” stating that the movement began with one girl and is now spreading change across the country.
About Educate Girls
– Founded in 2007, the organization began its work in Rajasthan and has now reached over 30,000 villages, helping more than 2 million girls return to education.
– The program began with just 50 schools and has successfully helped millions of girls gain access to education, maintaining a retention rate of over 90%.
– The foundation has set a target to reach 10 million learners in the coming decade.
Ramon Magsaysay Award
– The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered Asia’s most prestigious international honor. It is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
– The award is presented in memory of Ramon Magsaysay, the former President of the Philippines (1953–1957).
– It was established in 1957 by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
– The award is presented annually to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions in public service, leadership, and social reform.
– Its purpose is to promote moral leadership, courage, and social responsibility in Asia. It recognizes individuals and institutions that have done exceptional work in areas like poverty, injustice, education, health, environment, and peace.
– The award ceremony is held every year on August 31 (Ramon Magsaysay’s birth anniversary) in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
– Winners receive a medal, citation, and a cash prize.
List of Ramon Magsaysay Award Winners for 2025:
1. Foundation for Educate Girls Globally (India)
2. Shaheena Ali (Maldives)
3. Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva (Philippines)
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2. Which is India’s first fully digitally literate state?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Haryana
c. Mizoram
d. Kerala
Answer: d. Kerala
Digi Kerala Project: First Phase Completed, Says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
– Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made this announcement on August 21, 2025.
– With this announcement, the first phase of the Digi Kerala project has been completed. This is a grassroots initiative aimed at bridging the digital divide across all local self-government bodies in the state.
– After the announcement, P. Vijayan had a video call with 104-year-old M.A. Abdullah Maulavi Baqavi from Asamannoor Panchayat in Ernakulam district, who is among the oldest ‘students’ trained under the Digi Kerala project.
– The Chief Minister stated that in the second phase of the Digi Kerala project, all essential citizen documents will be digitized and linked to DigiLocker.
What Does Digital Literacy Mean?
– Using essential services through the Internet.
Age-wise Participation of Elderly Citizens in Digi Kerala:
– Ages 60 to 75 years: 777,000 people
– Ages 76 to 90 years: 135,000 people
– Above 90 years: 15,221 people
Other Important Facts Related to Kerala:
– India’s first Constitution-literate district: Kollam (Declared in January 2023)
– India’s first fully digitally literate panchayat: Pullampara Gram Panchayat (Declared in September 2022)
– Located in Thiruvananthapuram district
Indian States Declared Fully Literate (as of 2025):
1. Mizoram – May 2025
2. Goa – May 2025
3. Tripura – June 2025
Kerala – Key Information:
– Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
– Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
– Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
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3. Who has been appointed by the Central Government as the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
a. Urjit Patel
b. Sanjay Malhotra
c. Shaktikanta Das
d. Raghuram Rajan
Answer: a. Urjit Patel
– Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
– He will hold this position for the next three years.
– The Government of India made this decision in August 2025.
About Urjit Patel
– Urjit Patel became the 24th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2016, succeeding Raghuram Rajan.
– He resigned in 2018 due to personal reasons.
– Patel is known as the architect of India’s new inflation targeting framework.
– Under his leadership, a key report was developed, which led the government to adopt a 4% CPI (Consumer Price Index) inflation target.
Responsibilities of Urjit Patel as Executive Director at IMF
– Routine Operations: Executive Directors oversee the daily operations of the IMF. They are part of the IMF Board, which implements the organization’s policies and decisions.
– Representation of Member Countries: Patel will represent India and other countries in his constituency group. He will present their economic policies and interests at the IMF Board.
– Review of Economic Policies: He will analyze the economic policies of member nations. He will participate in discussions on the global, regional, and national economic impact of these policies.
– Approval of Financial Assistance: He will be involved in reviewing and approving loan proposals and other financial support measures offered by the IMF to its member countries.
– Urjit Patel has replaced K.V. Subramanian.
– The Government of India recalled Subramanian from the IMF six months before his term ended.
What is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
– Headquarters: Washington DC, USA
– The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization of 189 countries.
– It works to ensure financial stability, promote global monetary cooperation, facilitate international trade, encourage sustainable development and high employment, and reduce poverty around the world.
– The IMF was formally established on December 27, 1945.
– It is one of the Bretton Woods Institutions.
– The primary responsibility of this organization is to provide loans to member countries that are facing actual or potential balance of payments problems.
– Unlike development banks such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund does not provide loans for specific projects.
– Instead, it provides financial support for currency stabilization, replenishment of international reserves, and strengthening conditions conducive to economic growth.
– IMF Managing Director – Kristalina Georgieva
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4. When did the Government of India announce the celebration of Ayurveda Day?
a. 23 August
b. 23 September
c. 24 September
d. 25 September
Answer: b. 23 September
– The Government of India has announced that Ayurveda Day will now be observed every year on a fixed date — 23rd September.
– Previously, Ayurveda Day was celebrated on Dhanteras, which marks the birth anniversary of Dhanvantari.
Theme 2025
– Ayurveda for people and planet
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5. Under whose chairmanship did the Supreme Court constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate complaints against Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, Vantara?
a. P.B. Varale
b. J. Chelameshwar
c. Pankaj Mithal
d. P. Vijayan
Answer: b. J. Chelameshwar (Retired Judge of Supreme Court)
– On 25th August 2025, a division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Pankaj Mithal and Justice P.B. Varale constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by former Justice J. Chelameshwar.
– The SIT will conduct an independent factual inquiry into complaints and allegations raised against Vantara, the animal rescue and rehabilitation center envisioned by Anant Ambani in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Allegations against Vantara
– Vantara faces allegations of illegal acquisition of animals from India and abroad, animal cruelty in captivity, financial irregularities, money laundering, among others.
– The court noted that the petitions were largely based on media reports and said it would be appropriate to order an independent investigation in the interest of justice.
Members of the SIT
– Apart from Justice Chelameshwar, the SIT members include:
– Justice Raghvendra Chauhan (former Chief Justice of Uttarakhand and Telangana High Courts)
– Hemant Nagarale, IPS (former Mumbai Police Commissioner)
– Anish Gupta, IRS, Additional Commissioner of Customs
Scope of Investigation
– The SIT will investigate the acquisition of animals, especially elephants, from India and abroad.
– Compliance with the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the rules governing zoos.
– Adherence to the International Convention on Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and laws related to import/export of live animals.
– Investigation of standards related to animal husbandry, veterinary care, animal welfare, mortality rates, and causes.
– Complaints related to climatic conditions and allegations about Vantara’s location near an industrial area.
– Issues regarding private collection, breeding, conservation programs, misuse of biodiversity resources, water and carbon credits.
– Violations of laws concerning the trade of animals or animal products.
– Complaints regarding wildlife trafficking and money laundering.
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6. Name the Chairman and CEO of Railway Board, whose tenure has been extended by the Central Government till August, 2026?
a. Satish Kumar
b. Vinod Kumar
c. Ajay Kumar
d. Rakesh Kumar
Answer: a. Satish Kumar
– The tenure of Satish Kumar, Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, has been extended for one year.
– His tenure was originally set to end on 31st August 2025.
– He was appointed to this position on 1st September 2024.
– He began his career in Indian Railways in March 1988.
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7. More than 700 soldiers of the Indian armed forces took part in the multilateral military exercise ‘Bright Star’ held in which country?
a. Egypt
b. Japan
c. Sri Lanka
d. Thailand
Answer: a. Egypt
Multilateral Military Exercise ‘Bright Star’
– Duration: From 28th August to 10th September 2025
– This multilateral exercise has been conducted jointly by Egypt and the United States since 1980.
– It involves the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
– It is held once every two years.
– Over 700 personnel from the Indian Armed Forces participated in this exercise.
Egypt
– Capital: Cairo
– President: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
– Currency: Egyptian Pound
– Neighboring countries: Libya, Sudan, Israel (Maritime borders with Jordan and Saudi Arabia)
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8. When is the International Day against Nuclear Tests observed?
a. 28 August
b. 29 August
c. 30 August
d. 31 August
Answer: b. 29 August
– The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions.
– This day has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly.
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9. Which country’s Constitutional Court dismissed the then Prime Minister Pyitongtarn Shinawatra from office in August 2025?
a. Thailand
b. Cambodia
c. Laos
d. Myanmar
Answer: a. Thailand
– On 29th August, Thailand’s Constitutional Court ordered the dismissal of suspended Prime Minister Pita Limjaroenrat (Paitongtarn Shinawatra).
– He had been suspended earlier in July.
– He was accused of unethical conduct related to the border dispute with Cambodia.
– Since 2008, this powerful court has removed five prime ministers in Thailand.
– The court is considered a puppet of the military there.
– In 2006, his father, Thaksin Shinawatra, was ousted from the prime minister’s post by a military coup.
– This decision could be another blow to the troubled royal dynasty and may push the Southeast Asian state into new political turmoil.
Allegations against Pita Limjaroenrat
– He was accused of having a phone conversation with Cambodia’s leader Hun Sen, in which he called Hun Sen “Uncle” and criticized the Thai military commander.
– This is considered a serious matter in Thailand due to the military’s significant influence.
– The leak of this conversation caused widespread anger across the country.
Thailand
– Capital: Bangkok
– King: Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) (King of the Chakri dynasty; Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country, but its royal traditions are also influenced by Hinduism. The king himself follows Buddhism.)
– Acting Prime Minister: Phumtham Wechayachai
– Currency: Thai Baht
– Language: Thai
– Population: 71.62 million (2025)
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10. Under which project, stealth guided missile frigates ‘INS Udaygiri’ and INS Himgiri were inducted into the Indian Navy?
a. Project 34
b. Project 25A
c. Project 18
d. Project 17A
Answer: d. Project 17A
– On 26th August, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the stealth guided missile frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri were commissioned into the Indian Navy at the naval base in Visakhapatnam.
– INS Udaygiri was built indigenously by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, and INS Himgiri by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata.
– This marks the first time that warships built by two different shipbuilding companies were commissioned together into the Navy.
– INS Udaygiri is the 100th warship built in India, and INS Himgiri is the 101st.
Names of INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri
– These names were taken from previously retired warships.
– The earlier INS Udaygiri served from 1976 to 2007, while the previous Himgiri was in service from 1974 to 2005.
– In the Navy, names of retired ships are reassigned to new ships.
Project 17A:
– Project 17 Alpha Frigates (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019 to build a series of stealth guided-missile frigates.
– These ships are currently being constructed by two companies: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
– These guided-missile frigates feature a unique stealth design incorporating radar-evading technology to hide them from enemy detection.
– The first stealth ship launched under Project 17A was INS Nilgiri, launched in 2019.
– All the ships are named after mountain ranges in the Himalayas.
– They are: Nilgiri, Udaygiri, Himgiri, Dunagiri, Taragiri, and the sixth warship is Vindhyagiri.
Indian Navy
– Chief: Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
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11. When is National Sports Day celebrated?
a. 28 August
b. 29 August
c. 30 August
d. 31 August
Answer: b. 29 August
– Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29 August on the birth anniversary of hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
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12. The country’s new satellite launch station will start in Kulasekarapattinam of which state by December 2026, whose Bhoomi Pujan was done in August 2025?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Kerala
d. Maharashtra
Answer: b. Tamil Nadu
– ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated in August 2025 that the construction of India’s second launch complex in Tuticorin district is expected to be completed by December 2026.
– The ISRO chief participated in the ground-breaking ceremony of the launch site at Kulasekarapattinam.
– This complex is being built on 2,300 acres of land.
– Approximately 25 launches per year are expected from this space center.
– He said that satellites will be launched from here using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), capable of carrying a payload of 500 kilograms to an altitude of 400 kilometers.
– Prime Minister Modi had laid the foundation stone through video conferencing in February 2024.
– Earlier, a similar complex existed at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Satellite Launch Stations:
1. Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
2. Kulasekarapattinam, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu (under construction)
Sounding Rocket Launch Station:
1. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (for small/sounding rocket launches)
About Kulasekarapattinam Launch Station:
– Kulasekarapattinam Launch Station, located in Kulasekarapattinam, Tamil Nadu, is being developed to enable uninterrupted rocket launches toward the equator, taking advantage of the Earth’s rotation.
– The Earth rotates from west to east on its axis.
– At the equator, the Earth’s surface has the highest rotational speed — approximately 1,670 km/h. This speed gradually decreases toward the poles.
– When a rocket is launched toward the east and near the equator, it naturally gains extra velocity from Earth’s rotation.
– This reduces the amount of fuel needed for the rocket to enter orbit.
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation):
– Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
– Established on: 15th August 1969
– Chairman: V. Narayanan
– First Chairman: Vikram Sarabhai
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13. When is Women’s Equality Day celebrated?
a. 26 August
b. 27 August
c. 28 August
d. 29 August
Answer: a. 26 August
– This day commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage in the United States in the year 1920.
– The purpose of celebrating this day is to promote equal rights for women around the world, so that they can contribute fully to the development of society, the nation, and the world.
– Women’s Equality Day helps us honor the courageous women who led the women’s movement to success despite facing discrimination and violence.
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14. India and which country appointed High Commissioners to each other in August 2025, indicating normalization of diplomatic relations after 10 months?
a. Italy
b. European Union
c. Canada
d. United Kingdom
Answer: c. Canada
– On 29th August 2025, Canada appointed Christopher Cooter as the new High Commissioner to India.
– Meanwhile, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik as India’s envoy to Canada. He previously served as Ambassador to Spain.
– Diplomatic relations between India and Canada deteriorated after the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in October 2024.
– Tensions escalated to the extent that both countries recalled their ambassadors and high commissioners.
– Following a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney during the G7 Summit in June 2025, both sides agreed to restore diplomatic ties and appoint new high commissioners.
– On 28th August 2025, India and Canada announced the appointment of their respective envoys, indicating a move toward normalization of diplomatic relations.
Canada:
– Capital: Ottawa
– Prime Minister: Mark Carney
– Currency: Canadian Dollar
– Population: 40.1 million (2021)
– Official Languages: English and French
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15. Which Indian state is the host of FIDE Chess World Cup 2025?
a. Haryana
b. Kerala
c. Goa
d. Assam
Answer: c. Goa
– The FIDE Chess World Cup will be held in Goa from 30th October to 27th November.
– The tournament will feature 206 players, including current World Champion D. Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and R. Praggnanandhaa.
– Host nation India has 21 players in the entry list, including five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand.
– This prestigious tournament returns to India after 23 years.
– The last time India hosted the event was in 2002 in Hyderabad, where Anand won the title.
Current World Champion: D. Gukesh
Goa:
– Chief Minister: Pramod Sawant
– Governor: Ashok Gajapathi Raju
– Capital: Panaji
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16. Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in how many kilograms weight category in the Commonwealth Championship held in Ahmedabad?
a. 38 kg
b. 48 kg
c. 58 kg
d. 68 kg
Answer: b. 48 kg (Total 193 kg {84 kg + 109 kg})
– Mirabai Chanu lifted a total of 193 kg (84 kg in snatch + 109 kg in clean & jerk), setting new Commonwealth Championship records in snatch, clean & jerk, and total weight.
– She is a silver medalist at the Tokyo Olympics.
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17. Rishikant Singh won the gold medal in how many kilograms weight category in the Commonwealth Championship held in Ahmedabad?
a. 38 kg
b. 48 kg
c. 60 kg
d. 68 kg
Answer: c. 60 kg
– Rishikant Singh won the second gold medal for India.
– He is also the National Games champion.
– Rishikant Singh clinched the day’s second gold medal in the men’s 60 kg category with a total lift of 271 kg (120 kg + 151 kg).
Note: Soumya Dalvi won the gold medal in the junior category.
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18. When is International Whale Shark Day observed?
a. 31 August
b. 30 August
c. 29 August
d. 28 August
Answer: b. 30 August
– International Whale Shark Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance and conservation of whale sharks.
– This day has been celebrated annually since 2008.
– The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish on Earth and is considered a keystone species in the marine ecosystem.
– It can grow up to 18 meters in length and weigh as much as 21 tons.
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19. Which of these neighboring countries became the official member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in August 2025?
a. Pakistan
b. China
c. Sri Lanka
d. Nepal
Answer: d. Nepal
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Member Countries as of August 2025:
– India, Nepal, Bhutan, Armenia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Estonia, Guyana, Liberia, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Somalia, and Suriname.
About the Alliance:
– The Union Cabinet of India approved the formation of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on 29 February 2024.
– However, the alliance was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 April 2023, marking 50 years of Project Tiger in India.
– The alliance is headquartered in India.
– It aims to bring together 96 countries where big cats such as the tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma are found.
Objectives of the Alliance:
– To ensure the conservation of big cats and to prevent their illegal trade.
– To serve as a platform for spreading awareness on wildlife conservation, promoting research and development, sharing of resources, capacity building, and adopting benchmark practices.
Why was it initiated by India?
– India has long-standing experience in big cat conservation, especially of tigers, lions, leopards, and snow leopards.
– India is the only country in the world where the tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, and cheetah coexist in the wild.
– Except for the jaguar and puma, India is home to all other big cat species, positioning it as a leader in global big cat conservation efforts.
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20. Bihar Cabinet approved ‘Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025’, under this, investors investing how much will get 10 acres of land free?
a. ₹100 crore
b. ₹200 crore
c. ₹300 crore
d. ₹400 crore
Answer: a. ₹100 crore
– Bihar Cabinet approved “Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025” on 26th August 2025.
Key Provisions and Incentives
Free Land Allotment
– Investors investing ₹100 crore and generating 1,000 direct jobs will get 10 acres of land free.
– 25 acres of land free to those investing ₹1,000 crore.
– Fortune 500 companies also get 10 acres of free land.
– Other investors get land at 50% discount on BIADA rates.
Financial assistance
– As per investor’s choice: There are three options available to choose from:
– Option I – Interest subsidy up to a maximum of ₹40 crore + 100% SGST refund.
– Option II – Net SGST refund up to 300% of the sanctioned project cost, up to a maximum period of 14 years.
– Option III – 30% capital subsidy on the sanctioned project cost.
Export and Employment Promotion
– Export Promotion – Increased from ₹20 lakh to ₹40 lakh per year, for 14 years
– Employment Promotion: For units included in special schemes – ₹5,000 per employee/month, along with up to 300% support for ESI and EPF expenses. For other units – ₹2,000 per employee/month, along with 100% support for ESI and EPF.
– Skill Development Promotion – ₹20,000 per employee
Environment and Renewable Energy Promotion
– Refund up to 25% (maximum ₹1 crore) on environmental protection measures.
– Incentive up to 20% (maximum ₹6 lakh) on the use of renewable energy.
Strategic Importance
– Bihar aims to attract large-scale private investment through this package.
– Focus on employment generation, industrial diversification, and attracting startups/Fortune 500 companies.
– The state government’s goal is to make Bihar the industrial hub of Eastern India.
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