Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 19 August 2025
The daily current affairs for 19 August 2025 bring important updates in governance, economy, sports, international relations, and technology. These questions are designed to help aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence, and State PSC exams stay updated and practice in a multiple-choice format.
1. Which day is observed as World Humanitarian Day?
A) 17 August
B) 18 August
C) 19 August
D) 20 August
Answer: C) 19 August
Explanation: World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on 19 August to honor humanitarian workers and those who lost their lives while providing humanitarian assistance.
2. Who inaugurated the National Hydrogen Energy Mission Research Center on 19 August 2025?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: D) Nitin Gadkari
Explanation: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the National Hydrogen Energy Mission Research Center to boost India’s green hydrogen ecosystem and reduce fossil fuel dependency.
3. Which Indian state topped the 2025 Innovation Index released on 19 August?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: A) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka retained its top position in the Innovation Index due to strong research facilities, start-up ecosystem, and IT sector dominance.
4. Which country signed a defense cooperation pact with India on 19 August 2025?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) Vietnam
Answer: B) Japan
Explanation: India and Japan signed a defense cooperation pact focusing on joint naval exercises, cybersecurity, and advanced defense technologies.
5. Who won the 2025 Women’s Chess Grand Prix concluded on 19 August?
A) Humpy Koneru
B) Ju Wenjun
C) Harika Dronavalli
D) Anna Muzychuk
Answer: A) Humpy Koneru
Explanation: India’s Grandmaster Humpy Koneru clinched the 2025 Women’s Chess Grand Prix title, adding to her international achievements.
6. India’s first AI-based Agricultural Drone Network was launched in which state on 19 August 2025?
A) Punjab
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh launched the AI-based Agricultural Drone Network for pesticide spraying, soil health monitoring, and crop assessment.
7. Who was appointed as the new CEO of NITI Aayog on 19 August 2025?
A) Rajiv Kumar
C) Amitabh Kant
D) Arvind Panagariya
Answer: B) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
Explanation: Former bureaucrat B.V.R. Subrahmanyam took charge as CEO of NITI Aayog, succeeding Amitabh Kant.
8. Which company became the first Indian firm to cross $400 billion market capitalization on 19 August 2025?
A) TCS
C) Infosys
D) HDFC Bank
Answer: B) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to cross the $400 billion market cap, led by growth in telecom, retail, and energy businesses.
9. Which city hosted the World Youth Climate Summit 2025 on 19 August?
A) New Delhi
B) Paris
C) Nairobi
D) New York
Answer: A) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi hosted the World Youth Climate Summit with participation from over 120 countries, focusing on renewable energy and carbon neutrality.
10. India’s para-athlete Sumit Antil won gold on 19 August 2025 in which event?
B) Discus Throw
C) High Jump
D) Shot Put
Answer: A) Javelin Throw
Explanation: Paralympian Sumit Antil won gold in Javelin Throw, continuing his dominance in the sport after multiple world records.
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