📰 Today’s Highlights – 12 August 2025
In the wake of the devastating Dharali flash floods, authorities confirmed that 43 people remain missing, nearly a week after the disaster, while heavy rains continue to threaten the region.
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India is preparing for the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on 13 August in New Delhi, ahead of Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s planned visit in early September, strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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A significant cultural milestone: the famed sword of Maratha ruler Raghuji Bhonsle-I will return to India on 18 August, more than 200 years after its acquisition in a London auction—an emblematic heritage repatriation for Maharashtra.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (12 August 2025)
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How many people are still missing after the Dharali floods?A) 10B) 25C) 43D) 60Answer: C) 43Explanation: Government officials confirmed 43 individuals remain unaccounted for following the Dharali flash floods.
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Which state’s flash flood triggered the missing persons count?A) Himachal PradeshB) UttarakhandC) SikkimD) AssamAnswer: B) UttarakhandExplanation: The Dharali flash floods occurred in Uttarakhand.
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Which bilateral dialogue is scheduled in New Delhi on 13 August?A) India–UKB) India–ChinaC) India–SingaporeD) India–JapanAnswer: C) India–SingaporeExplanation: The third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable is set for 13 August in New Delhi.
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Who is expected to visit India following the Roundtable?A) Singapore’s Finance MinisterB) Singapore’s PM Lawrence WongC) Singapore’s PresidentD) Singapore’s Defence MinisterAnswer: B) Singapore’s PM Lawrence WongExplanation: The Roundtable is in preparation for Singapore PM Lawrence Wong’s visit in early September.
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Which historic artifact is due to return to India on 18 August?A) Tipu Sultan’s swordB) Shivaji’s bowC) Raghuji Bhonsle-I’s swordD) Bahadur Shah’s crownAnswer: C) Raghuji Bhonsle-I’s swordExplanation: The 18th-century sword belonging to Maratha ruler Raghuji Bhonsle-I is set to return after 200 years.
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From where was the sword acquired?A) Paris MuseumB) New York auctionC) London auctionD) Tokyo exhibitAnswer: C) London auctionExplanation: The sword was purchased at a London auction by the Maharashtra government.
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The missing persons report came _____ days after the floods.A) TwoB) FiveC) SevenD) TenAnswer: C) SevenExplanation: Nearly a week (seven days) after the floods in Dharali, 43 people remain missing.
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What is the main goal of the India–Singapore Roundtable?A) Cultural exchangeB) Defense pactC) Strengthen cooperation ahead of PM’s visitD) Environmental treatyAnswer: C) Strengthen cooperation ahead of PM’s visitExplanation: The Roundtable will pave the way for enhanced bilateral collaboration before the Singapore PM’s visit.
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What historical figure does the sword represent?A) Tipu SultanB) Raghuji Bhonsle-IC) Chhatrapati ShivajiD) Peshwa BajiraoAnswer: B) Raghuji Bhonsle-IExplanation: Raghuji Bhonsle-I was the founder of the Bhonsle dynasty in Nagpur.
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What do authorities warn may worsen the flood situation?A) Earthquake forecastB) Heavy rainfall until 15 AugustC) HeatwaveD) Tsunami warningAnswer: B) Heavy rainfall until 15 AugustExplanation: Continued heavy-to-very heavy rainfall is expected through 15 August, raising the risk of further flooding and landslides.
✅ Summary:
Today's quiz covers the ongoing humanitarian crisis from Uttarakhand’s flash floods, diplomatic strengthening with Singapore, and a celebrated cultural restitution with the return of a historic Maratha artifact.
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