Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 25 August 2025
Current affairs play a vital role in competitive exams and interviews. They keep you informed about important national and international developments. Below are the top 10 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations based on today’s significant events, dated 25 August 2025.
1. Which country hosted the 2025 G20 Digital Finance Ministers’ Meeting on 25 August?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) Italy
D) Japan
Answer: B) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil hosted the G20 Digital Finance Ministers’ Meeting to discuss the role of digital technology in global financial systems, cybersecurity, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
2. Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 25 August 2025?
A) P. D. Vaghela
B) Anil Kumar Jain
C) R. S. Sharma
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: B) Anil Kumar Jain
Explanation: Anil Kumar Jain took over as the new TRAI chairman, focusing on improving telecom regulations, enhancing 5G connectivity, and preparing for 6G adoption in India.
3. Which Indian city launched the country’s first fully automated metro line on 25 August 2025?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru launched India’s first fully automated metro line with driverless technology, improving efficiency, safety, and reducing operational costs in urban transport.
4. Which state government announced the ‘Green Rural Energy Mission’ on 25 August 2025?
A) Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: D) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat launched the ‘Green Rural Energy Mission’ to promote solar energy adoption in villages, aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy in rural households by 2030.
5. Who won the 2025 Swiss Open Badminton Men’s Singles title on 25 August?
A) Lakshya Sen
B) Viktor Axelsen
C) Kidambi Srikanth
D) Loh Kean Yew
Answer: A) Lakshya Sen
Explanation: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen won the Swiss Open Men’s Singles title, showcasing consistent performance in international badminton tournaments.
6. Which country launched the AI-powered navigation satellite ‘Navis-5’ on 25 August 2025?
A) USA
B) India
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C) China
Explanation: China launched the AI-powered navigation satellite ‘Navis-5’ to enhance global positioning accuracy and improve its BeiDou navigation system capabilities.
7. According to the World Bank report released on 25 August 2025, which country topped the Global Digital Economy Index?
A) USA
B) India
C) Singapore
D) China
Answer: A) USA
Explanation: The USA ranked first in the Global Digital Economy Index 2025 for its advanced digital infrastructure, AI research, and high internet penetration rate.
8. Which Indian bank launched a blockchain-based trade finance platform on 25 August 2025?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Axis Bank
Answer: C) State Bank of India
Explanation: SBI launched a blockchain-based trade finance platform to improve transparency, security, and reduce fraud in international trade transactions.
9. Who has been named the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2025 on 25 August?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Alyssa Healy
D) Nat Sciver-Brunt
Answer: A) Smriti Mandhana
Explanation: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana received the ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year award for her outstanding performance across formats in the 2024-25 season.
10. Which tech company announced the launch of its first Quantum Computing Cloud Service on 25 August 2025?
A) Google
B) Microsoft
C) IBM
D) Amazon
Answer: D) Amazon
Explanation: Amazon introduced its Quantum Computing Cloud Service under AWS, providing businesses access to advanced quantum processors for complex computational tasks.
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