Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29 August 2025
Keeping up with daily current affairs is crucial for aspirants preparing for competitive exams and for anyone who wants to stay informed. Today’s quiz features the most important updates from politics, economy, international relations, sports, and technology for 29 August 2025. Each question includes the correct answer and an explanation for better understanding.
1. Which state inaugurated India’s first AI-driven public grievance redressal system on 29 August 2025?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu launched India’s first AI-powered public grievance redressal system to speed up complaint resolution and enhance transparency in governance.
2. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India on 29 August 2025?
A) Rajiv Kumar
B) Anup Chandra Pandey
D) Vineet Joshi
Answer: C) Gyanesh Kumar
Explanation: Gyanesh Kumar took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner, replacing Rajiv Kumar, to oversee upcoming state elections and the 2029 General Elections preparations.
3. Which country signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India on 29 August 2025?
A) United Kingdom
B) Australia
C) Brazil
D) Germany
Answer: B) Australia
Explanation: India and Australia finalized an FTA to boost bilateral trade, remove tariffs on key goods, and strengthen strategic economic ties between the two nations.
4. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the launch of which new payment service on 29 August 2025?
A) UPI Lite+
B) UPI Credit Pay
C) BharatPay Global
Answer: D) Digital Rupee Wallet 2.0
Explanation: RBI introduced Digital Rupee Wallet 2.0, enhancing interoperability and enabling offline transactions using CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) for rural areas.
5. Which Indian city has been declared as the first ‘Global Green Mobility Capital’ on 29 August 2025?
A) Pune
B) Bengaluru
C) Ahmedabad
D) New Delhi
Answer: B) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru earned the title of ‘Global Green Mobility Capital’ for its significant adoption of electric buses, green corridors, and sustainable urban transport initiatives.
6. Who won the 2025 World Chess Open Championship concluded on 29 August 2025?
A) Magnus Carlsen
C) Ian Nepomniachtchi
D) Ding Liren
Answer: B) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Explanation: Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa won the 2025 World Chess Open, marking a historic moment for India in global chess competitions.
7. Which company became the first in India to achieve a $500 billion market capitalization on 29 August 2025?
B) Tata Consultancy Services
C) HDFC Bank
D) Infosys
Answer: A) Reliance Industries
Explanation: Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to cross $500 billion in market capitalization, driven by strong performance in energy, telecom, and green businesses.
8. Who has been awarded the 2025 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award announced on 29 August 2025?
A) Neeraj Chopra
B) P.V. Sindhu
C) Rishabh Pant
Answer: D) Avinash Sable
Explanation: Indian athlete Avinash Sable received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exceptional performance in athletics and breaking multiple national and Asian records.
9. Which country launched the world’s largest 6G satellite on 29 August 2025?
A) China
B) USA
C) India
D) South Korea
Answer: A) China
Explanation: China successfully launched the world’s largest 6G satellite, strengthening its position in next-generation communication technology and global connectivity infrastructure.
10. International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on 29 August every year. Which organization initiated it?
A) United Nations
B) International Atomic Energy Agency
C) CTBT Organization
D) World Peace Council
Answer: A) United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations established the International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August to promote awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons and encourage global disarmament.
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