13 August 2025 Current Affairs MCQS with Explanation

Answer: (C) Phase-1B
Explanation:

On August 12, 2025, the Union Cabinet approved Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro Rail Project. This phase will add a new 11.165 km route with 12 stations, where seven are underground and five are elevated, at a cost of ₹5,801 crore. After completion, Lucknow’s metro network will become 34 km long, helping connect the old parts of the city and reducing traffic jams.

Answer: (B) BSNL
Explanation:

• Recently, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed agreements with four global tech companies—Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India.
• These agreements will start advanced training programs in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and cybersecurity at BSNL’s training institute (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur.
• The plan is to train over 2,000 students every year and set up a Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre (TIRTC), which will be India’s main hub for telecom research and digital skills training.

Answer: (B) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of four new semiconductor manufacturing units under the India Semiconductor Mission on 12 August 2025. These factories will be located in:

• Odisha (two units)
• Andhra Pradesh (one unit)
• Punjab (one unit)

This move brings the total number of approved semiconductor projects in India to ten, with investments now reaching around ₹1.6 lakh crore across six states.

Answer: (B) Indonesia
Explanation:

• The inaugural Asia-Pacific Mid-Amateur Golf Championship was held in Indonesia, at the Gading Raya Golf Club, Jakarta.
• The tournament took place from August 12 to 14, 2025, and brought together mid-amateur golfers (aged between 25 and 54) from across the Asia-Pacific region.
• India sends a four-member Indian team comprising Arjun Singh, Simarjeet Singh and Col. Varoon Parmar to the prestigious event.

Answer: (B) 27
Explanation:

India secured a total of 27 medals at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships 2025 held in Bangkok.

U19 Division: India earned 14 medals:

• Gold: 3
• Silver: 7
• Bronze: 4

U22 Division: India brought in 13 medals:

• Gold: 1 (by Ritika in the women’s 80+ kg category)
• Silver: 4
• Bronze: 8