Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 20 August 2025
Current affairs play a vital role in competitive exams as they test awareness about recent events in politics, economy, environment, sports, and international relations. The updates of 20 August 2025 include important developments in India’s governance, global partnerships, technology, and achievements in science and sports. Practice these MCQs with explanations for better exam preparation.
1. Which day is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas in India?
A) 18 August
B) 19 August
C) 20 August
D) 21 August
Answer: C) 20 August
Explanation: Sadbhavana Diwas is observed on 20 August to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It promotes harmony, peace, and national integration.
2. Which Indian state launched the Green Transport Policy 2025 on 20 August?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra launched the Green Transport Policy 2025 to promote electric vehicles, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen EV charging infrastructure.
3. India signed a space technology cooperation agreement with which country on 20 August 2025?
A) USA
B) France
C) Israel
D) UAE
Answer: D) UAE
Explanation: India and UAE signed a space technology cooperation agreement to collaborate on satellite launches, lunar missions, and space research.
4. Who was appointed as the new Governor of Rajasthan on 20 August 2025?
A) Anandiben Patel
C) Jagdeep Dhankhar
D) Manohar Joshi
Answer: B) Kalraj Mishra
Explanation: Kalraj Mishra was reappointed as Governor of Rajasthan, continuing his role in strengthening the constitutional and administrative framework of the state.
5. India’s first AI-driven traffic management system was inaugurated in which city on 20 August 2025?
A) Bengaluru
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Mumbai
Answer: C) Hyderabad
Explanation: Hyderabad became the first Indian city to launch an AI-driven traffic management system to reduce congestion and improve road safety.
6. Which Indian athlete broke the national record in Pole Vault on 20 August 2025?
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Murali Sreeshankar
D) Jeswin Aldrin
Answer: A) Siva Subramaniam
Explanation: Indian pole vaulter Siva Subramaniam set a new national record, raising India’s profile in athletics.
7. Which organization released the Global Cybersecurity Index 2025 on 20 August?
A) World Bank
B) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
C) IMF
D) UNESCO
Answer: B) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Explanation: The ITU released the Global Cybersecurity Index 2025, ranking India among the top 10 nations for cybersecurity preparedness.
8. Which Indian city was selected as the host of the 2027 Asian Games announced on 20 August 2025?
A) Ahmedabad
B) New Delhi
C) Bengaluru
D) Lucknow
Answer: A) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Ahmedabad was announced as the host city for the 2027 Asian Games, highlighting India’s growing importance in the global sports arena.
9. Who launched the National Health Digital Mission 2.0 on 20 August 2025?
A) Mansukh Mandaviya
C) Ashwini Vaishnaw
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: B) Narendra Modi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the upgraded National Health Digital Mission 2.0, aimed at strengthening digital health IDs, e-pharmacy services, and telemedicine.
10. Which Indian company launched the country’s first 5G-powered smart wearable for healthcare on 20 August 2025?
A) Reliance Jio
B) Tata Communications
C) Infosys
D) Tech Mahindra
Answer: A) Reliance Jio
Explanation: Reliance Jio introduced India’s first 5G-powered smart healthcare wearable capable of real-time health monitoring and remote diagnostics.
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