📰 Today’s Highlights – 14 August 2025
India is poised to allow private firms to mine, import, and process uranium, ending a decades-long state monopoly in the nuclear sector to fuel its growing energy ambitions. A regulatory framework is expected soon.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the U.S. next month for the UN General Assembly, with potential bilateral talks with President Trump amid lingering trade tensions.
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India’s Belagavi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express train entered commercial service, connecting key cities with modern amenities and high travel speed.
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The Perseid meteor shower continues to dazzle skywatchers overnight, coinciding with Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, commemorated across the nation today.
Daily Current Affairs – MCQs (14 August 2025)
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Which sector will now allow private participation, ending a long-standing state monopoly?A) TelecomB) CoalC) Uranium mining and processingD) RailwaysAnswer: C) Uranium mining and processingExplanation: India plans to permit private firms to mine, import, and process uranium to boost its nuclear energy capabilities.
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What framework is India planning to introduce to support the new uranium policy?A) High tariffs on importsB) Regulatory framework for private mining and processingC) Ban on foreign investmentD) State-only production directiveAnswer: B) Regulatory framework for private mining and processingExplanation: A regulatory roadmap will guide the transition toward private sector involvement.
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Which global event is PM Modi expected to attend in the U.S. next month?A) G20 SummitB) UN General AssemblyC) World Economic ForumD) ASEAN SummitAnswer: B) UN General AssemblyExplanation: The trip will likely include attendance at the UNGA and bilateral talks.
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Which U.S. official is PM Modi expected to meet during his visit?A) President TrumpB) Secretary of StateC) Vice PresidentD) Senator Majority LeaderAnswer: A) President TrumpExplanation: The visit is expected to include bilateral discussions with President Donald Trump.
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Which new train route entered service between two cities today?A) Delhi–Mumbai ShatabdiB) Belagavi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat ExpressC) Chennai–Hyderabad RajdhaniD) Kolkata–Patna IntercityAnswer: B) Belagavi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat ExpressExplanation: The new mini Vande Bharat Express route commenced between Belagavi and Bengaluru.
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What are some features of the new Vande Bharat train?A) Sleeper-only coachesB) Airline-style seats, on-board WiFi, infotainmentC) Steam-powered engineD) No catering serviceAnswer: B) Airline-style seats, on-board WiFi, infotainmentExplanation: The train includes modern amenities like WiFi, infotainment, rotating seats, and catering.
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Which astronomical event is visible tonight?A) Lunar eclipseB) Perseid meteor showerC) Solar flareD) Comet passingAnswer: B) Perseid meteor showerExplanation: The Perseid meteor shower is peaking tonight, offering spectacular night-sky views.
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What is today—14 August—commemorated as?A) Republic DayB) Partition Horrors Remembrance DayC) Gandhi JayantiD) Constitution DayAnswer: B) Partition Horrors Remembrance DayExplanation: This national day honors the victims of India’s Partition in 1947.
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What themes does the Partition Remembrance underscore?A) Military strengthB) Social harmony and unityC) Trade expansionD) Technological innovationAnswer: B) Social harmony and unityExplanation: The observance promotes oneness, reconciliation, and healing of historical divides.
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Why is the combination of the meteor shower and remembrance day significant?A) Marks scientific and cultural remembranceB) Promotes travel and tourismC) Signifies economic prosperityD) Precedes a banking holidayAnswer: A) Marks scientific and cultural remembranceExplanation: The celestial event accompanies a solemn day of reflection, blending wonder and national introspection.
✅ Summary:
Today’s quiz covers India’s shift toward privatizing uranium production, diplomatic plans with the U.S., a new high-speed rail link, a stellar meteor shower, and the solemn observance of Partition remembrances.
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