17 August 2025 Current Affairs MCQS with Explanation

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17 August 2025 Current Affairs MCQS with Explanation

1. Who became the second Indian astronaut to return from space and landed in Delhi on August 17, 2025?

(A) Rakesh Sharma
(B) Kalpana Chawla
(C) Shubhanshu Shukla
(D) Sunita Williams

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Answer: (C)

Explanation:

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Delhi on August 17, 2025, after completing his mission on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s Axiom-4 mission.
He returned to Earth on July 16.
He became the first Indian to visit the ISS.
In June, Shukla became the second Indian to travel to space after IAF Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma.

2. Which country’s independence day is celebrated on August 17?

(A) Indonesia
(B) Gabon
(C) Both of these
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (C) Both of these

Explanation:

Both Indonesia and Gabon celebrate their independence day on August 17.

Indonesia declared its independence from the Netherlands on August 17, 1945.
Gabon became independent from France on August 17, 1960.

3. Who won India’s first medal at the Asian Surfing Championship in August 2025?

(A) Ramesh Budihal
(B) Santha Raju
(C) Sushila Devi
(D) Vara Prasad

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Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Asian Surfing Championships 2025 was held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Ramesh Budihal created history by winning India’s first-ever medal in this event.
He won a bronze medal in the Open Men’s category with a score of 12.60 points, making the country proud.

4. Which state government banned the use of the word ‘Harijan’ in official communications this week?

(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Odisha
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan

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Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Recently, the Odisha government ordered all departments, public institutions, and schools to stop using the word “Harijan.” Instead, they must use “Scheduled Caste” in English and “Anusuchita Jati” in Odia or other national languages.

5. Who recently completed 50 Years in Cinema and received special congratulations from PM Modi?
(A) Amitabh Bachchan
(B) Rajinikanth
(C) Kamal Haasan
(D) Mithun Chakraborty

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Answer: (B)

Explanation:

In August 2025, superstar Rajinikanth completed 50 years in the film industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his career, calling it iconic and inspiring for many generations. Rajinikanth thanked the Prime Minister and said it was an honour to get such warm wishes from a leader he respects deeply.

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17 August 2025 Current Affairs MCQS with Explanation

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